"In 1987, Rough Trade released at least two collections of singles and B-sides by the Smiths. The U.S. audience saw the release of Louder Than Bombs, which collected 24 assorted tracks. U.K. fans were handed The World Won't Listen, with 18 tracks. Most ardent fans of the band obviously gobbled up both releases. Many people consider the Morrissey/Marr duo to be the last great songwriting team; any release by the Smiths is indispensable to this audience." -- All Music Guide

Track Listing
1 Panic
2 Ask
3 London
4 Bigmouth Strikes Again
5 Shakespeare's Sister
6 There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
7 Shoplifters of the World Unite
8 The Boy With the Thorn in His Side
9 Money Changes Everything
10 Asleep
11 Unloveable
12 Half a Person
13 Stretch Out and Wait
14 That Joke Isn't Funny Anymore
15 Oscillate Wildly
16 You Just Haven't Earned It Yet, Baby 17 Rubber Ring
18 Golden Lights