Morrissey says The Smiths’ greatest hits album was blocked by Johnny Marr

The release of a ‘Greatest Hits’ album from The Smiths has been “blocked” by Johnny Marr, according to Morrissey.

In a post shared to his website last night (September 11), Morrissey alleged that a “proposed greatest hits album by the Smiths entitled ‘Smiths Rule OK!’ has been blocked by J Marr”.

He went on to claim that a re-issue of the Manchester band’s seminal 1983 debut single ‘Hand In Glove’ has also been blocked from release by his former bandmate.

The singer also claims that a that “deluxe box release of The Smiths’ first album” was set for release this year to mark its 40th annniversary, as well as a “new 7-inch” of their 1983 era-defining track ‘This Charming Man’.

Marr is yet to comment on Morrissey’s latest claims, but it comes only weeks after the outspoken singer claimed that he accepted an offer to reunite The Smiths this year, but Marr rejected the proposal.

In the wake of the news of Oasis’ massive 2025 reunion tour, fans of The Smiths had reached out to Marr on social media suggesting that his Manchester-based band should also bury the hatchet and reform.

In response, Marr simply shared a photo of far-right politician Nigel Farage, hinting that Morrissey’s contentious political views were the stumbling block for a Smiths reunion.

In a post on his website, a representative for Morrissey claimed that a Smiths reunion offer landed on both Morrissey and Marr’s desks earlier this summer, with the singer accepting the proposal but his bandmate not doing the same.

“In June 2024 AEG Entertainment Group made a lucrative offer to both Morrissey and Marr to tour worldwide as ‘The Smiths’ throughout 2025,” it said.

“Morrissey said Yes to the offer; Marr ignored the offer. Morrissey undertakes a largely sold out tour of the USA in November. Marr continues to tour as a special guest to New Order.”

Marr is yet to comment on the latest claims.