The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow
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Rough Trade – ROUGH 76 |
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Country: |
UK |
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Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Indie Rock |
Tracklist
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – BBC Enterprises Ltd.
- Distributed By – The Cartel
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Rough Trade Records Ltd.
- Copyright © – Warner Bros. Music Ltd.
- Recorded At – The John Peel Show
- Recorded At – The David Jensen Show
- Designed At – Ai (2)
- Printed By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Made By – Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd.
- Pressed By – CBS Pressing Plant, Aston Clinton
Credits
- Band [The Smiths Are], Bass Guitar [The] – Andy Rourke
- Band [The Smiths Are], Drums [The] – Mike Joyce
- Band [The Smiths Are], Guitar [Guitars], Harmonica, Mandolin – Johnny Marr
- Band [The Smiths Are], Voice – Morrissey
- Cover [Sleeve] – Morrissey
- Layout [At Ai] – Caryn Gough
- Music By – Johnny Marr
- Photography By – Paul Slattery
- Producer – Roger Pusey (tracks: A2, A4, A6, A8, B2, B6, B7)
- 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 'A', 'Λ' , "<" or '>', or broken 'B' letters 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 inner sleeve with correct tracklist order; otherwise identical.
Runouts are mostly etched Aston Clinton text is stamped.
* variant 7 runout. Side A has stamped incomplete D, Side B has 11 11 etched with one 1 reversed in each pair
Gatefold sleeve with Garrod & Lofthouse credit on back cover;
Aston Clinton 'A', 'Λ' , "<" or '>', or broken 'B' letters 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 inner sleeve with correct tracklist order; otherwise identical.
Runouts are mostly etched Aston Clinton text is stamped.
* variant 7 runout. Side A has stamped incomplete D, Side B has 11 11 etched with one 1 reversed in each pair
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode: none
- Label Code: LC 5661
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): ROUGH · 76 · B1 Ian (EIRE) A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): ROUGH · 76 · B2 Ian (EIRE) A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): ROUGH · 76 · B3 Ian (EIRE) A
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): ROUGH 76 A2 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST A
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): ROUGH · 76 · B2 Ian (EIRE)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5): ROUGH· 76 .A·2 B THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5): ROUGH· 76 B1 IAN (EIRE) B
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6): ROUGH· 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 6): ROUGH· 76 B13 IAN (EIRE)
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 7): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST D
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 7): ROUGH· 76 . B2 Ian (EIRE) 11 11
Other Versions (5 of 159)
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Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Stereo, Gatefold) | Rough Trade | RTD 26, ROUGH 76 | 1984 | |||
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Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) | Rough Trade | 43 102 L, 43 102 | Spain | 1984 | ||
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Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) | Rough Trade | TM/RT 76 | Portugal | 1984 | ||
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Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) | Rough Trade | 25 16421 | Canada | 1984 | ||
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Hatful Of Hollow (LP, Compilation, Gatefold) | Virgin | 70290 | 1984 |
Recommendations
Reviews
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This definitely sounds different to streaming. Hits like “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now” and “This Charming Man” sounds much more clear compared to the muddy Spotify mix. Also, the song selection is spot on. Definitely a must have for those looking for an affordable Smiths record that has it all.
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...and even that old CD has a great dynamics at WDDIM... Better than the old album had. My favo the Smiths -record. Oddly.
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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.
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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
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Honestly can't recommend enough. If you can find a clean copy it's definitely worth the extra money!
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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. -
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. -
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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.
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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!!
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