The original studio recordings from the summer of 1983 for the Smiths' debut album with producer Troy Tate are what is usually referred to as the Troy Tate outtakes or sessions, or incorrectly as the Troy Tate demos. Unsatisfied with his work as a producer, the Smiths re-recorded their debut with producer John Porter and this is what ended up being released. Unfinished versions (at varying degree) of the shelved Tate recordings are in circulation on various bootlegs.

For a detailed description of titles and versions available, and of the codes used below (TATE1, TATE2), please read the section specially dedicated to Troy Tate outtakes.

TATE1 set, all 12 tracks

• "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" (cd)
• "May We Have A Record Contract Please"
• "Sign Here"
• "The Troy Hands Rocks The Cradle" (slow)
• "The Troy Tate Demos"
• "The Troy Tate Sessions"

• "1983 Ninety Eighty Three"
• "The Cradle Snatchers" (slow)
• "The Hand That Rocks The Cradle" (LP)
• "A Nice Bit Of Meat 3"

• "Reel Around The Fountain"
• "The Troy Hands Rocks The Cradle"

• "The Troy Hands Rocks The Cradle"
• "Wonderful Woman"

Besides the above, the following bootlegs feature partial sets: