The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow (Vinyl LP Compilation, 1984, Rough Trade ROUGH 76, UK Aston Clinton Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Hatful Of Hollow collects early Smiths singles, B-sides, and BBC Radio 1 sessions recorded for John Peel and David Jensen. The compilation includes “How Soon Is Now?,” “This Charming Man,” “Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now,” and “Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want,” documenting the band’s formative 1983–84 period.

Collector Note
This November 1984 UK Rough Trade ROUGH 76 gatefold edition was pressed at CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton and has the Garrod & Lofthouse sleeve configuration. This copy has the supplied Variant 7 runout characteristics and includes the original inner sleeve and front hype sticker with the original £3.99 retail price.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Original inner sleeve included.
Original hype sticker included.
Very strong VG.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Compilation, Stereo, Aston Clinton Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Rough Trade – ROUGH 76
Country: UK
Released: Nov 1984
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop

Matrix / Runout
Variant 7 runout. Side A has stamped incomplete D, Side B has 11 11 etched with one 1 reversed in each pair

Tracklist
Side A
A1 William, It Was Really Nothing – 2:09
A2 What Difference Does It Make? – 3:12
A3 These Things Take Time – 2:33
A4 This Charming Man – 2:43
A5 How Soon Is Now? – 6:43
A6 Handsome Devil – 2:46
A7 Hand In Glove – 3:14
A8 Still Ill – 3:34

Side B
B1 Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now – 3:34
B2 This Night Has Opened My Eyes – 3:40
B3 You've Got Everything Now – 4:18
B4 Accept Yourself – 4:02
B5 Girl Afraid – 2:45
B6 Back To The Old House – 3:02
B7 Reel Around The Fountain – 5:51
B8 Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want – 1:50

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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