In The Quietus' Baker's dozen Johnny reveals his 12 favourite records, the records that shaped him.
Among them the album he was playing constantly during the recording of The Queen is Dead.
http://thequietus.com/articles/18078-johnny-marr-favourite-albums-interview
kinda interesting if unsuprising though im very very surprised patti smith wasnt mentioned. also kinda curious about the soul influence since he seemed to rail against its influence on modern rock/pop