The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow

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Label:	Rough Trade – ROUGH 76
Format:	Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Aston Clinton Pressing, Gatefold
Country:	UK
Released:	Nov 12, 1984
Genre:	Rock
Style:	Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Tracklist

A1	William, It Was Really Nothing	2:09
A2	What Difference Does It Make?	3:42
A3	These Things Take Time Producer – Dale Griffin	2:33
A4	This Charming Man	2:43
A5	How Soon Is Now?	6:43
A6	Handsome Devil	2:46
A7	Hand In Glove Producer – The Smiths	3:14
A8	Still Ill	3:54
B1	Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now	3:34
B2	This Night Has Opened My Eyes	3:40
B3	You've Got Everything Now Producer – Dale Griffin	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

Companies, etc.

Distributed By – The Cartel
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rough Trade Records Ltd.
Copyright © – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton

Credits

Bass Guitar – Andy Rourke
Cover [Sleeve] – Morrissey
Drums – Mike Joyce
Guitar, Harmonica, Mandolin – Johnny Marr
Layout [At Ai] – Caryn Gough
Music By – Johnny Marr
Photography By – Paul Slattery
Producer – John Porter (tracks: A1, A5, B1, B4, B5, B8), Roger Pusey (tracks: A2, A4, A6, A8, B2, B6, B7)
Voice – Morrissey
Words By – Morrissey

Notes

This first issue UK variant has the following distinguishing characteristics:
Gatefold sleeve with Garrod & Lofthouse credit on back cover;
Aston Clinton 'Λ' or '>' symbol in runouts, and characteristic Aston Clinton pressing rings;
Correct black dot before 'Girl Afraid' on rear sleeve, as opposed to the misprinted Hatful Of Hollow;
Front sleeve sticker has 'Rough 76' at top, '1983+84' before 'John Peel' and the R.R.P. of £3.99;
Inner sleeve has songs in an order different from the tracklisting, with most of the A-side songs on the flipback side.

Copies may exist with or without hype sticker.

A2, A4, A6, A8, B2, B6 and B7 from the BBC Radio 1 John Peel Show.
A3, B3 and B4 from the BBC Radio 1 David Jensen Show.
Released by arrangement with BBC Enterprises Ltd.

© 1984 Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
℗ 1984 Rough Trade Records Ltd.
Made in the UK
UK distribution by The Cartel.
Printed and made in Great Britain by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd

First UK issue Aston Clinton variants with differing attributes:
Hatful Of Hollow has the missing dot misprint on rear sleeve; otherwise identical.
Hatful Of Hollow has the inner sleeve with correct tracklist order; otherwise identical.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST <
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): ROUGH · 76 · B1 Ian (EIRE) <
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST <
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): ROUGH · 76 · B2 Ian (EIRE) <
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST <
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): ROUGH · 76 · B3 Ian (EIRE) <
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): ROUGH 76 A2 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST <
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): ROUGH · 76 · B2 Ian (EIRE)
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5, etched): ROUGH· 76 .A·2 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5, etched): ROUGH· 76 B1 IAN (EIRE)
Matrix / Runout (Both sides, runout, variation 5, stamped - broken/ sideways): B
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6, etched): ROUGH· 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
Matrix / Runout (Both sides, runout, variation 6, stamped - broken/ sideways): ROUGH· 76 B13 IAN (EIRE)
Label Code: LC 5661
Barcode: none

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
Recently Edited	Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold)	Rough Trade, Rough Trade	RTD 26, ROUGH 76	Germany	1984
Recently Edited	Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold)	Nuevos Medios, Nuevos Medios, Rough Trade	43 102 L, 43 102	Spain	1984
Recently Edited	Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold)	Rough Trade	TM/RT 76	Portugal	1984
Recently Edited	Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold)	Sire, Rough Trade	25 16421	Canada	1984
Recently Edited	Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold)	Rough Trade, Virgin	70290	France	1984

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Reviews

Applescrapple Mar 5, 2022
Although a compilation, this album should be the first port of call for anyone interested in the music of the Smiths. All the songs are great (and you get a lot of them for your money), the running order is immaculate, and the band’s performances are very tight. Some of the songs appear elsewhere in different versions but most of the other recordings don’t have the same charm, much of which comes here from the unfussy, intimate production. It’s difficult to think of another example where a single recording so completely encapsulates a band’s work.
SeansRecords Nov 9, 2021
i'm absolutely buzzing because i have just been in my local used record shop to pick up a nm copy of "the smiths" and found hatful of hollow on the shelves ... it was a bit dirty so i took a chance, as you never see this , they fly off the shelf ... anyway , listening now and it sounds amazing. just needed a clean and it is in really good condition - same as the gatefold. Someone must've traded in their Smiths records..

I know these songs so well but only ever from digital and hearing them now is like the first time ... how soon is now is one of my all time favourites and it sounds incredible.

the only downside is they have put too much music on so the end of each side has a slight distortion... almost an hour of music in total, if someone did this on 2 LPs it would be amazing

anyway - go get one quick!
snoopymcguire Jun 26, 2021
Honestly can't recommend enough. If you can find a clean copy it's definitely worth the extra money!
jeffn66 May 22, 2021
Best ever version of "Still Ill" here, except for that damn harmonica! Otherwise it's postpunk Byrds heaven. Like REM, a lot of the classic Smiths LPs are let down a bit by the 80s drum sound. Not on this little gem.
nickibfotog Nov 3, 2020
Such a wonderful album; sounds warm and beautiful. Basically my intro to The Smiths (and is the 1st pressing). So much so that I just bought a first pressing of The Queen is Dead.
tom700 Oct 31, 2020
My copy has A1 B1 on the run outs Don’t know if this is more desirable
MEllODrOnE Aug 11, 2020
This is one great sounding record. These tracks sound excellent. Nice punchy drums and heavy hitting bass. The clarity and separation are also on point giving these songs a nice wide soundstage. The songs here sound a lot better than my US Sire Louder Than Bombs compilation. Everything is crystal clear here including Morrissey’s voice and the overall sound is warm and full. This may be the best I’ve heard The Smiths sound on record next to my Japanese edition of the self titled LP. Anyway, the sound quality on this record is ace. I redcomend.
midnightrunner Jan 14, 2020
A comprehensive compilation of The Smiths's' hit music, with a high quality of pressing that lifts these compositions to a previously unheard of level of clarity, which is crystal clear. It is certain to make an ideal present for a friend or a loved one in your life, just so long as they are not offended, by Morrissey (the lead singer)'s very racist points of view!!
dreamritual Jul 12, 2019
Is it just me, or do the tracks that also appear on "louder then bombs" sound much better on this release?
elephantstone908 Dec 9, 2018
My copy has THE IP[OTENCE OF...] on the side A runout. It's hard to make out the whole phrase but there is definitely no M after the I. In all other respects it's a UK 1st. Any theories?