Vinyl Record

The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow

The Smiths - Hatful of Hollow. LP · 2012. Sold out at Kilmorna Collection, retained online as part of the catalogue archive.

LP · 2012

Sold out at Kilmorna Collection, retained online as part of the catalogue archive.

Originally assembled as a snapshot of The Smiths’ rapid early rise, Hatful of Hollow gathers key singles alongside BBC session takes that many fans treat as definitive. It’s a front-to-back run of sharp, literate pop: Morrissey’s wry romanticism and social bite in constant dialogue with Johnny Marr’s bright, interlocking guitar lines. Rather than feeling like odds and ends, the sequence plays like an alternate debut - leaner, quicker, and often more immediate than album versions. From the whip-smart rush of “This Charming Man” to the long, hypnotic churn of “How Soon Is Now?”, it captures the band’s range at full voltage. This LP reissue format is ideal if you want the compilation experience as a single, cohesive listen - needle down, no skipping required - while keeping the focus on that early-era magic: melody, attitude, and heartache, all in one place.

Hatful of Hollow is the gateway and the deep dive at the same time: a concentrated dose of the band’s formative period, with session performances that highlight how tight and inventive The Smiths were before they’d even settled into “classic album” mode. For many listeners it’s the most replayable Smiths record - hits, hidden gems, and mood in perfect balance.

This is presented as an LP reissue/compilation edition (year shown as 2012 for this pressing). Track selection is the classic Hatful of Hollow running order, including cornerstone cuts like “This Charming Man,” “Heaven Knows I’m Miserable Now,” and “Please Please Please, Let Me Get What I Want.” If you’re chasing specific label/packing variants, it’s worth comparing sleeve and deadwax in person - Kilmorna staff can help you verify what’s on the shelf.

Crisp, chiming guitars up front with plenty of midrange detail; vocals sit clear and close. The set moves from brisk indie-pop snap to darker, spacious moments without losing momentum.

Recommended for: Anyone building a Smiths starter set beyond the studio albums; Fans of jangle-heavy indie rock and classic UK alternative; Collectors who love compilations that play like an album; Listeners who want key singles in one satisfying spin.

Is Hatful of Hollow a studio album or a compilation? It’s a compilation built from early singles plus BBC session recordings, sequenced to play like a cohesive album. Does it include “How Soon Is Now?” Yes - this track is part of the standard Hatful of Hollow tracklist and appears on this LP sequence. Is there a Spotify link for this exact pressing? Not currently attached here. If you need a streaming counterpart, ask in shop and we’ll match the correct album page as closely as possible.