OMMA Catalogue Number

OMMA-0005

Artist

The Killers

Title

Mr Brightside / Smile Like You Mean It

Release Details

Published by Lizard King Records in 2003 as a 7-inch single (catalogue number LIZARD007X). Pressed in the United Kingdom and issued through standard commercial retail distribution channels.

Edition & Variant Identification

First press commercial edition, corresponding to the initial retail issue.

Matrix & Pressing Data

No matrix or runout inscriptions are present on either side of the record.

Physical Description

A 7-inch vinyl single pressed on white vinyl, issued with Lizard King Records labels. The present copy is housed in its original picture sleeve of standard paper construction. No inserts accompany the item.

Factory-Origin Characteristics

Factory-origin characteristics include a minuscule black dot embedded in the vinyl, noted at manufacture.

Condition Report

The picture sleeve is in Near Mint condition, exhibiting exceptionally clean surfaces and sharp corners with no visible creasing or edge wear. The vinyl surface is likewise Near Mint, retaining full gloss with no visible handling marks or indications of play. The labels are in Mint condition, perfectly clean and without spindle impressions, writing, or other markings. Condition notes indicate perfectly crisp sleeve corners and edges, immaculate labels, and a vinyl surface that appears unplayed.

Provenance

Provenance: acquired from the original owner, Discogs seller chris.carlson; subsequently obtained by the Origins of Modern Music Archive.

Photomatching & Verification

No photomatching evidence is supplied for this item.

Market Context & Historical Notes

Issued at the outset of the band’s recording career, Mr Brightside / Smile Like You Mean It represents one of the earliest commercially available artifacts associated with The Killers’ rise within early-2000s independent rock. Releases on Lizard King Records formed the foundation of the group’s initial reception in the United Kingdom, where early pressings have since become closely studied markers of the band’s emergence. The white-vinyl first press is particularly noted among collectors and scholars for its association with the band’s pre-album period and limited scale of production relative to later major-label issues.

Canonical Status in OMMA

Although pre-Mr. Brightside self-released recordings by The Killers have been reported by people in the band’s hometown of Las Vegas, this release is recognized by the Origins of Modern Music Archive as the artist’s canonical commercial debut.

References and Source Documentation

Acquisition record: Discogs seller chris.carlson (transaction dated 11 March 2025).