• Elliot Smith "Need in the Hay" 7" (pre-order)

Kill Rock Star

Pre-order by 30.10.2026
E.T.A : End Nov 2026

Released on New Year’s Day, 1995, “Needle In The Hay” followed up on Elliott Smith’s debut album Roman Candle the previous year, and appeared as the lead track on the eponymous Elliott Smithlater in ’95. The song has left a remarkable legacy, having been covered by an array of artists spanning Juliana Hatfield, Bad Astronaut, and Kermit the Frog. This 7” features “Needle In The Hay” backed with “Alphabet City” and “Some Song”, offering an encapsulation of Smith’s early work.

Track Listing:

1. Needle In The Hay
2. Alphabet Town
3. Some Song