THE SMITHS Hatful Of Hollow Vinyl Record LP Rough Trade 1985 UK Repress Gatefold A1/B3 ROUGH 76

The Smiths - Hatful Of Hollow
(Scarce 1985 UK Repress in Gatefold Picture Sleeve, complete with lyric inner sleeve. The label has a single pressing ring. There is no Garrod & Lofthouse text on the back of the sleeve. Track listing on the inner sleeve is not the corrected order. A1/B3 Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1985
Label: Rough Trade
Catalogue No. ROUGH 76

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, etched): ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, etched, stamped): ROUGH 76 B3 Ian [eire] 23 1

Condition: VG+/VG+ (Sleeve is in clean condition with some minor creases at edges. The inner sleeve is in excellent clean condition. The vinyl has a few minor surface marks)

Track Listing:
1. William, It Was Really Nothing
2. What Difference Does It Make?
3. These Things Take Time
4. This Charming Man
5. How Soon Is Now?
6. Handsome Devil
7. Hand In Glove
8. Still Ill
9. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
10. This Night Has Opened My Eyes
11. You've Got Everything Now
12. Accept Yourself
13. Girl Afraid
14. Back To The Old House
15. Reel Around The Fountain
16. Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want

Enhance your collection with this rare 1985 UK repress of The Smiths' seminal compilation, Hatful Of Hollow. This specific edition on Rough Trade (ROUGH 76) is a fascinating transitional pressing, featuring the iconic gatefold picture sleeve without the Garrod & Lofthouse credit on the reverse - a key identifier for serious Smiths discography students.

This copy is a verified A1/B3 matrix pressing, complete with the legendary etched message: "THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST" on Side A. It includes the original lyric inner sleeve, which notably retains the uncorrected track order, adding significant historical value for collectors of Rough Trade misprints and early variations. The labels feature the distinctive single pressing ring, consistent with this mid-80s production run.

Hatful Of Hollow remains one of the most influential albums of the era, capturing the band's raw energy through BBC Radio 1 sessions. It features definitive versions of "How Soon Is Now?", "William, It Was Really Nothing", and "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now".

The vinyl is graded at Very Good Plus (VG+) condition. It has a few minor surface marks. The gatefold sleeve is in VG+ condition, remaining clean with some mild shelf wear.

For any fan of Morrissey and Johnny Marr, this specific UK variant represents a unique moment in the band's peak years and is a must-have for those seeking authentic 80s indie-rock history.