THE SMITHS - HATFUL OF HOLLOW LP VINYL 1984 “UK 1ST PRESS” VG+ / VG+ Hype Stikr

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THE SMITHS - HATFUL OF HOLLOW LP VINYL 1984 “UK 1ST PRESS” VG+ / VG+.

Key Collector Features:

• Gatefold Sleeve: Original UK gatefold jacket with band photo inside.

• Hype Sticker: Circular blue hype sticker attached directly to the front jacket ("16 TRACKS INCLUDING... MAXIMUM R.R.P. £3.99").

• Original Lyric Inner Sleeve: Includes the original printed lyric sleeve.

• UK First Pressing: Highly collectible 1984 UK pressing distributed by The Cartel/Rough Trade.

• Item Specifics:

  • Artist: The Smiths

  • Title: Hatful of Hollow

  • Format: Vinyl LP (33 RPM, 12")

  • Release Year: 1984

  • Record Label: Rough Trade (ROUGH 76)

  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

  • Genre: Indie Rock / Post-Punk / Alternative Rock

  • Special Features: Original 1st Pressing, Gatefold Sleeve, Original Hype Sticker, Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve

  Description:

  The Smiths – Hatful of Hollow (1984 UK Original Pressing - Rough Trade ROUGH 76)

  Authentic 1984 UK first pressing of The Smiths' iconic compilation album Hatful of Hollow, released on Rough Trade Records. Includes BBC radio sessions, early singles, and B-sides.

  Collector Features:

  • First Pressing Details: Catalog # ROUGH 76 (Made in the UK / Distributed by The Cartel).

  • Hype Sticker: Includes original blue circular promo hype sticker intact on the top right front cover ("16 TRACKS INCLUDING... MAXIMUM R.R.P. £3.99").

  • Sleeve & Inserts: Gatefold sleeve featuring band photo inside spread + original printed lyric inner sleeve.

  Collector Condition & Visual Grading:

  • Vinyl (VG+): Excellent gloss and clean blue Rough Trade labels. Shows light handling scuffs under direct light that do not affect playback.

  • Jacket (VG+): Solid gatefold structure with bright color, strong spine, and clean inner photo spread. Very light edge and corner wear.

  • Inner Sleeve (VG+): Original printed lyric sleeve present and complete with minor vintage handling/corner wear.

  Track List:

  • Side One: William, It Was Really Nothing; What Difference Does It Make?; These Things Take Time; This Charming Man; How Soon Is Now?; Handsome Devil; Hand In Glove; Still Ill  

  • Side Two: Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now; This Night Has Opened My Eyes; You've Got Everything Now; Accept Yourself; Girl Afraid; Back To The Old House; Reel Around The Fountain; Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want  

  Packaging Note: Ships in a heavy-duty vinyl mailer with cardboard stiffeners. Record and inner sleeve are packed outside the gatefold jacket to prevent seam splitting in transit.