Sold Date: July 17, 2022
Start Date: July 11, 2022
Final Price: £64.99 (GBP)
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  The Smiths - Hatful Of Hollow

Label:Rough Trade - ROUGH 76

Format:Vinyl, LP

Country:UK

Released:1985

Genre: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 purchased.

This record is in excellent+ condition. It has just a couple of spindle marks visible on the labels but there are no pen marks, scuffs or any other damage such as stains or fading. Overall the labels are clean, bright and in nice condition.

As for the vinyl itself, both sides are nice and clean overall with nothing at all serious or major. There is a couple of very faint lines and minor 'scuffs' just about visible when angled but overall it is in really nice shape.

I play tested the record and it played well throughout. It lays flat and upon playing there is little to no movement in the record arm.  The sound produced is excellent with no distortion caused by excessive use and no skips or sticks and little to no interference. There were 5 or 6 light pops at the very start or beginning of the intro of track 1 on side 2 but these are brief. Other than these the album plays really well with excellent audio quality.

The gatefold sleeve is in excellent+ condition. It has only a fraction of rubbing to the edges and corners with the writing along the spine all legible. There are of course no splits or serious areas of wear and no tears, scuffs or pen marks anywhere. There are a few minor creases emanating from the spine and a small 'snag' to the hype sticker but these are both very minor. Other than these minor issues there is also a touch of light fading in places, but again this is at a very minor level.  Overall a very tidy sleeve which is showing only very light signs of its age. Please study the pictures provided to gain as much information as possible on its condition.

It includes its original lyric inner which is in excellent+ condition. This has no splits, tears or pen marks and is in fine condition. It has some light fading in places however. I am not sure if this is due to age or due to a manufacturing issues. Either way it is pretty minor and overall the inner is in nice shape. The record will be sent in a brand new plain white replacement inner to ensure no damage occurs to the original during transit.

The record will be packaged in between 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.

All offers are considered and are more than welcome.

Many thanks for looking.