Smiths | Hatful of Hollow | Vinyl

Hatful of Hollow is a 1984 Smiths compilation gathering BBC Radio 1 session recordings for John Peel and David Jensen alongside early singles like “Hand in Glove” and “Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now.” Released just months after their self-titled debut, it captures Johnny Marr's jangling guitar work and Morrissey's lyrics in a rawer, more immediate setting than the studio versions. Many fans and critics regard it as an essential Smiths listen, arguably rivaling their proper albums.

Track List

Side A

1. William, It Was Really Nothing
2. What Difference Does It Make? (Peel Session)
3. These Things Take Time
4. This Charming Man
5. How Soon Is Now?
6. Handsome Devil (Peel Session)
7. Hand in Glove
8. Still Ill (Peel Session)

Side B

1. Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now
2. Girl Afraid
3. Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
4. London
5. Back to the Old House (Peel Session)
6. Reel Around the Fountain (Peel Session)
7. Accept Yourself (Jensen Session)
8. This Night Has Opened My Eyes (Peel Session)

Release Details

• UPC: 0825646658824
• Label: Rhino/Warner Bros
• Format: LP Vinyl — 180G Vinyl, Import
• Genre: Alternative
• Release Date: 7/31/12
• Release date reflects catalog release information and may not indicate the pressing/edition of the specific copy shipped.