THE SMITHS, Hatful of Hollow UK 1st pressing A1 matrix EXCELLENT- LP

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Smiths, The?– Hatful Of Hollow Label: Rough Trade ?– ROUGH 76 Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Gatefold Country: UK Released: 12 Nov 1984 Genre: Rock Style: Alternative Rock, Indie Rock Tracklist Hide Credits 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 – Smiths, The 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 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 First UK edition comes in a gatefold cover with a picture of the band printed inside, no barcode and lyrics on inner sleeve. Some copies have a blue sticker that reads: "16 Tracks... £3.99 RRP". 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

UK FIRST PRESSING VINYL LP IN GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH ORIGINAL LYRIC INNER SLEEVE.

Why buy a first or early pressing and not a re-issue or a ‘re-mastered’ vinyl album?

First pressings are made from first generation lacquers and stampers. They usually sound vastly superior to later issues and re-issues (which are often pressed from whatever tapes or digital sources are currently available).

Many recent vinyl pressings claim to be mastered from ‘original tapes’ and are pressed on expensive 180g vinyl. Sonically, they frequently sound disappointing when compared to a decent condition first pressing. All too often, they sound like a CD pressed onto vinyl.

If you want the best analogue reproduction possible from vinyl, it is always a better investment to seek out original pressings in clean playing condition. They nearly always have more immediacy, presence and dynamics. The sound staging is wider, and subtle nuances are better placed with more spacious textures. Balances are firmer in the bottom end with the bass far tighter. Upper-mids shine, and the overall depth is more immersive. Inner details are clearer, and the music tends to sound more ‘alive’.

MATRIX NUMBERS IN RUN-OFF GROOVES: SIDE A: ROUGH 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST / SIDE B: ROUGH · 76 · B3 Ian (EIRE) 1.

SLEEVE: EXCELLENT MINUS, JUST LIGHT SHELF AND EDGE WEAR. INNER SLEEVE IS EXCELLENT MINUS.

DISC: EXCELLENT MINUS. NO SCRATCHES AND NO NOTICEABLE SPINDLE WEAR, JUST A FEW LIGHT HAIRLINES. CLEAN LABELS. A SPLENDID PLAYING COPY WITH SUPERB AUDIO.

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