THE SMITHS HATFUL OF HOLLOW ROUGH 76 EX+/EX+ 1984 UK 1ST PRESS VINYL LP

	£		44
	$		58

The Smiths ?– Hatful Of Hollow
Label:Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 76
Format:Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Garrod & Lofthouse; Gatefold

Country:UK
Released:12 Nov 1984
Genre:Rock
Style:Alternative Rock, Indie Rock

Matrix Side 1: ROUGH 76 A1             THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
Matrix Side 2: ROUGH 76 B3             IAN(EIRE)

All records are graded to the Record Collector Guidelines, with extra information added as required when play tested. Also all photos above are of the exact record you will receive if successful.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has a few faint spindle marks visible on each label but there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. The centres are not loose or worn and overall the labels are in great shape with just the minor spindle marks to report.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are really clean, have a vivid gloss and have little showing in normal light. There is the odd very thin light wispy line to both sides and one 1.5" line visible on side 1 but all these are incredibly faint and very minor indeed. These very faint lines and minor signs of use do show under bright light but there are not loads of lines and of course nothing remotely sinister. So overall the record is in great shape, has no nasty scuffs, marks or blemishes and has a beautiful vivid lustre.

I play tested the record and it played really well and sounded superb throughout. It lays flat, there is virtually no movement in the record arm and the sound produced is fantastic throughout as I say. Its really clear with barely a trace of surface noise or interference audible in the audio and only the most minimal amount possible in the run in. There is no distortion caused by excessive use and of course there are no skips, sticks or annoying clicks/pops. It was a pleasure to play test such a great sounding classic with such superb clarity and definition.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only a very minor amount of rubbing/wear to the edges and corners, and the writing along the spine is all clearly legible. There are of course no splits and no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There is no real ring marks visible and only light minor creasing around the spine and edges. There is the odd occasional indentation but nothing severe and overall it is clean, bright and strong all round. Inside the gatefold is free of major issues but it does have a 5mm area of wear, a nick, or 'nibbling' at the very bottom of the spine area. This is minor however and overall the inside is also in great shape. The only other thing I can see to mention would be that the sleeve has a slight bend to it. This is also minor and only slight, but nevertheless it just doesn't lie perfectly flat. I have tried to describe the sleeve as honestly as I can but please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible as to its condition.

It includes its original lyrics inner which is in near mint condition. This has no tears, splits or pen marks and little to no creasing. There is very faint ring marks but these are very minor and overall it is in great shape. I will send the record in a brand new plain white replacement to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.

The record will be packaged in cardboard stiffeners and bubble wrapped thoroughly when dispatched. It will also be sent in a brand new protective plastic sleeve, and within 24hrs of receiving payment to try to ensure a swift delivery.

I hope my photos are comprehensive enough but if you have any questions then don't hesitate to contact me. Also please check my Ebay feedback for a positive history of record grading, A1 communication and quick delivery times.

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