Sold Date: March 27, 2018
Start Date: March 20, 2018
Final Price: £12.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 19
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Artist: The Smiths Album: Hatful Of Hollow
Label: Rough Trade - Rough 76 Format: Vinyl, LP, Gatefold
Country: United Kingdom
Release Date: 1984

An original 1984 copy of The Smiths' excellent compilation album, Hatful Of Hollow, on vinyl. Features BBC Radio 1 studio sessions, including performances from the 1983 John Peel Sessions. It also features A sides and B sides from single releases, including 'Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now' and 'William, It Was Really Nothing'. Comes in a lovely gatefold cover with a print of the band on the interior. The cover also features the original promo sticker on the front - a real rarity with any record (people usually remove them). Also includes the original inner sleeve with printed lyrics.

Matrix / Runout (Side A): Rough 76 A1 THE IMPOTENCE OF ERNEST Matrix / Runout (Side B): Rough 76 B3 IAN [EIRE]

Vinyl Condition: Good+ 

The record has been well played. It has a number of hairline scratches and a few deeper scratches. The label has no notable marks. I cleaned the record prior to listing and gave it a spin. Yes, there are some crackles and pops on tracks where the scratch marks are more prominent, but they're in the background rather than at the forefront. By this, I mean that you can still hear the music being played regardless of the crackles and pops. 
Cover Condition: Good+

I would have listed the condition as very good because it truly is a top example. However, as you can see from some of the photos that I've taken, there are areas of heavy wear around the edges. There are also a couple of unwelcome crease marks and a small pen mark on the front. Personally, I don't feel these marks taint the look of the cover. The photos of the worst areas of wear should give you a good indication of its overall condition.
Please Note: I am also selling an original 1984 copy of The Smiths' self-titled debut album, The Smiths, on vinyl. Please visit my eBay page if you're interested in buying it. I tend to upload new records on a weekly basis.

Grading System Explained

Mint: Vinyl is in perfect condition and has never been played. Sleeve is sealed/unopened. This grade is only issued to records that are, quite literally, as good as new. We're talking 'fresh out of the pressing plant' quality.

Near Mint: Vinyl is almost perfect. The likelihood is that the record has never played. However, it has probably been taken out of its sleeve and handled. Sleeve has likely been opened but is in near perfect condition.

Very Good+: Small signs of play and handling, such as slight scuff marks. These won't taint enjoyment of the record in any way and the record will play perfectly from start to finish. Cover may have very light signs of wear.

Very Good: Surface noise evident upon playing, particularly during soft passages of play, intros and fades. There are likely to be light scratches on the record. Cover and sleeve may have sticker residue marks or writing on them.

Good / Good+: Surface noise, scratches and groove wear is evident. However, record plays through without skipping. Sleeve may have seam splits, most notably at the bottom and on the spine.

Poor / Fair: The record is cracked, badly warped and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The cover is so damaged that it hardly keeps the record inside it. Inner sleeves are split at the bottom and sides.