 While Rough Trade was a key independent label, Travis also co-ran labels with major record companies, including Blanco y Negro in 1983 (with WEA) and Trade2 (with Island Records).Rough Trade was home to The Smiths, but by 1986, after three years on the label, the band were in dispute over finances.The song "Frankly Mr Shankly" from "The Queen is Dead" was reportedly a jibe at Travis.