Best... I

Best... I brings together some of The Smiths’ most iconic and influential recordings in one essential collection, capturing the band’s unique blend of jangly guitars, poetic melancholy and timeless alternative songwriting.

Originally released in 1992 and unavailable for many years, Best... I remains one of the definitive entry points into the world of Morrissey, Johnny Marr, Andy Rourke and Mike Joyce. Spanning the group’s celebrated catalogue, the compilation highlights the emotional depth, wit and melodic brilliance that made The Smiths one of the most important British bands of the 1980s.

Balancing introspective ballads with shimmering indie anthems, the album showcases the band’s ability to transform vulnerability, romance and social observation into unforgettable songs that continue to resonate decades later.

Reissued on CD alongside the long-awaited vinyl represses of Best... I and Best... II, this edition offers a welcome return for a classic collection from one of alternative music’s most enduring and influential acts.