Hatful Of Hollow

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THE SMITHS Compilation Album
Name	Hatful Of Hollow
Release	12 November 1984 3 April 2012 (remaster)
Length	56:11
Recorded	1983-1984
Writer/composer	Morrissey/Marr
Producer	Morrissey Johnny Marr
Art work	Fabrice Colette Photo by Gilles Decroix 'Liberation' magazine (1983)
Vinyl Etching	THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST
Publisher	Rough Trade Records (UK) Sire Records (US)
Format(s)	Vinyl, CD, Cassette
Chart position	UK #7
Compilation Album chronology
Hatful Of Hollow → The World Won't Listen

Track list

CD Edition

UK - [Rough Trade ROUGHCD76]
US - [Sire/Reprise 45205-2]

1. William, It Was Really Nothing – 2:09 (Morrissey/Marr)
2. What Difference Does It Make? [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 3:11 (Morrissey/Marr)
3. These Things Take Time [David Jensen session, 26 June 1983] – 2:32 (Morrissey/Marr)
4. This Charming Man [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 2:42 (Morrissey/Marr)
5. How Soon Is Now? – 6:44 (Morrissey/Marr)
6. Handsome Devil [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 2:47 (Morrissey/Marr)
7. Hand In Glove – 3:13 (Morrissey/Marr)
8. Still Ill [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:32 (Morrissey/Marr)
9. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now – 3:33 (Morrissey/Marr)
10. This Night Has Opened My Eyes [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:39 (Morrissey/Marr)
11. You've Got Everything Now [David Jensen session, 26 June 1983] – 4:18 (Morrissey/Marr)
12. Accept Yourself [David Jensen session, 25 August 1983] – 4:01 (Morrissey/Marr)
13. Girl Afraid – 2:48 (Morrissey/Marr)
14. Back To The Old House [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:02 (Morrissey/Marr)
15. Reel Around The Fountain [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 5:51 (Morrissey/Marr)
16. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want – 1:50 (Morrissey/Marr)

Vinyl

[Rough Trade ROUGH76]

Side A

1. William, It Was Really Nothing – 2:09 (Morrissey/Marr)
2. What Difference Does It Make? [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 3:11 (Morrissey/Marr)
3. These Things Take Time [David Jensen session, 26 June 1983] – 2:32 (Morrissey/Marr)
4. This Charming Man [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 2:42 (Morrissey/Marr)
5. How Soon Is Now? – 6:44 (Morrissey/Marr)
6. Handsome Devil [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 2:47 (Morrissey/Marr)
7. Hand In Glove – 3:13 (Morrissey/Marr)
8. Still Ill [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:32 (Morrissey/Marr)

Side B

1. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now – 3:33 (Morrissey/Marr)
2. This Night Has Opened My Eyes [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:39 (Morrissey/Marr)
3. You've Got Everything Now [David Jensen session, 26 June 1983] – 4:18 (Morrissey/Marr)
4. Accept Yourself [David Jensen session, 25 August 1983] – 4:01 (Morrissey/Marr)
5. Girl Afraid – 2:48 (Morrissey/Marr)
6. Back To The Old House [John Peel session, 14 September 1983] – 3:02 (Morrissey/Marr)
7. Reel Around The Fountain [John Peel session, 18 May 1983] – 5:51 (Morrissey/Marr)
8. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want – 1:50 (Morrissey/Marr)

Personnel

• Morrissey - Vocals
• Johnny Marr - Guitars, harmonica, mandolin
• Andy Rourke - Bass guitar
• Mike Joyce - Drums
• Producer - John Porter
• Producer - The Smiths
• Producer - Roger Pusey
• Producer - Dale Griffin
• Engineer - Stephen Street

Discogs Information

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
• Producer - Roger Pusey
• Voice - Morrissey
• Words By - Morrissey

Notes

First issue UK pressing distinguished by gatefold sleeve and Garrod & Lofthouse credit on back cover. Unlike Hatful Of Hollow, lacks ⩓ 84-11 in runouts. Some copies have sticker which states 16 tracks, Maximum R.R.P. £3.99 and "ROUGH 76" in small text at the top.

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

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• Hatful Of Hollow - Discogs master release: https://www.discogs.com/master/20048
• Hatful Of Hollow (LP Compilation Garrod & Lofthouse; Gatefold) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/382135

Discogs information (additional release)

Notes

℗ 1984 Rough Trade Records © 1984 Warner Bros. Music Ltd

Made in Germany ℗ 1988 Rough Trade Rec. GmbH

The 1988 reissue of the 1984 edition comes in a standard cover, replacing the gatefold cover of the initial pressing.

Images

• Hatful Of Hollow (LP Compilation Reissue) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/2336723

Discogs information (additional release)

Notes

similar like this version :

https://www.discogs.com/de/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/3875413

but with a little difference on the cassette shell and the style from the numbers in the middle part are also different.

3 panel inlay printed both sides. White cassette with blue paper labels. Chrome tape. Made in the UK.

℗ 1984 Rough Trade Records Ltd, 61-71 Collier Street, London N1 9BE

Images

• Hatful Of Hollow (Compilation) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/15647419

Discogs information (additional release)

Notes

Pressed in France by DFI - UK edition, comes in a gatefold cover with a picture of the band printed inside. Lyrics and credits printed on inner sleeve.

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

Images

• Hatful Of Hollow (LP Compilation DFI, Gatefold) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/7654827

Discogs information (additional release)

Notes

Original LP released November 1984 Tracks 2, 6 and 16 from a John Peel session (31 May 1983) Tracks 3 and 11 from a David Jensen session (4 July 1983) Track 12 from a David Jensen session (5 September 1983) Tracks 4, 8, 10 and 14 from a John Peel session (21 September 1983)

Catalog number is formatted Rough 76 CD on the compact disc and Rough CD76 on the spine.

This is Original 1st press from the UK which has the original blue border cover. Made in France by MPO, and it doesn't have a barcode.

Images

• Hatful Of Hollow (Compilation) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/3260022

Discogs information (additional release)

Notes

[labels]: ℗ & © 1984 Warner Music UK Ltd. Made in the EU

Gatefold sleeve

Images

• Hatful Of Hollow (LP Compilation Reissue) - Discogs release: https://www.discogs.com/The-Smiths-Hatful-Of-Hollow/release/3715754