Up for sale is this CLASSIC 2 TONE VINYL 7 inch Single by THE SPECIAL AKA/THE SELECTER with the VINYL in NEAR MINT condition and the SLEEVE in NEAR EXCELLENT condition. 

THE SPECIAL A.K.A.* / THE SELECTER ‎– GANGSTERS / THE SELECTER

LABEL:TWO-TONE RECORDS ‎– TT1, TWO-TONE RECORDS ‎– TT2

FORMAT:VINYL, 7", 45 RPM, REPRESS, SOLIDCENTER

COUNTRY:UK

RELEASED:04 MAY 1979

GENRE:REGGAE

STYLE:SKA

 

Tracklist / Credits

 

A          –The Special A.K.A.*    Gangsters       

 

B          –The Selecter  The Selecter

Producer – R. Lomas*

Written-By – Bradbury*, Davies*

 

Companies, etc.

Pressed By – Orlake Records

Mastered At – Gedmal Galvanic Ltd.

 

Notes

This issue has a SOLID CENTRE and comes in  2 tone company sleeve.

 

 

Recorded for a mere £700 (if the legend is to be believed) and initially distributed by Rough Trade. These Rough Trade issues came with a plain white sleeve stamped by the band themselves with the words THE SPECIAL A.K.A 'Gangsters' Vs THE SELECTER. This stamped sleeve was limited to 5000 copies.

 

The B side was a demo that was recorded a few years before its release by Neol Davies, John Bradbury and Barry Jones and came complete with it's own unique catalogue number. This may seem unusual but was actually quite common with old ska and reggae singles.

 

The record was the biggest selling independent single of the year.

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout: TT1 - 4  A PORKY PRIME CUT

Matrix / Runout: TT2 - 4  A PORKY PRIME CUT

 

 

 

VINYL IN NEAR MINT CONDITION

 

Record labels are super clean and the print is clearly visible. 

 

No sticky residue or discoloration.

 

No trace of spidermarks - OR spindle wear  -

 

 TOP CONDITION - difficult to tell if the vinyl has been played.

 

SLEEVE IN NEAR EX CONDITION

The thin paper sleeve has light record ring wear + Small light creases

No splits or tears.

 

PLEASE SEE BELOW EXPLANATION OF GRADINGS

 

COMBINED POSTAGE DISCOUNTS ARE SET UP/SUITABLE FOR 2 TO 4 ITEMS.   IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS OFFER, PLEASE USE THIS OPTION BEFORE PAYING FOR YOUR FIRST ITEM.

PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU WISH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING POSTAGE RATES FOR LARGER QUANTITIES.

 

Example of postage rates for larger quantities of 7 inch Singles

 

 

 

 

NUMBER OF 7" RECORDS

 

UK

2nd Cl

EUROPE

AMERICA/ASIA

incl USA/Canada/Japan

AUSTRALASIA & REST OF WORLD

 

5 to 7/8

 

£2.50

£6.50

£9

£9.50

 

8/9 to 11

 

N/A

£8.50

£12.50

£13.50

 

12 to 14

 

 

N/A

 

      £10

 

£16

 

£17

 

15 to 18

 

 

£3

 

£11.50

 

£18

 

£19

 

19 to 21

 

 

N/A

 

£13

 

£20

 

£21

 

Overseas:- thereafter, generally £1.50/£2/£2 for each additional 3 7” Singles up to 5kg –  *PLUS TRACKING

 

8/9 to approx 24

 

 

£3.50

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Above rates include insurance up to £20 (no tracking) by Royal Mail UK Inland Second Class Service or by Royal Mail Standard Air Mail Services (delivery up to 2 working weeks)

 

 

If the total order is significantly above this amount, I will have to ask the buyer for pay an additional amount for Tracking/Signed For

 

UK

Recorded Delivery - (£21 to £50 in value) -   additional £1.25 on top of postage

Special Delivery (£51+ in value):-    full amount of £8.50 - (1 to 7/8   7 inch Singles)

                                                             full amount of £10    - (10 to 16  7 inch Singles)

 

            

OVERSEAS

 

International Signed for (significant amount above £20 and up to £50) - additional £5

 

International Signed for (significant amount above £50, subject to judgement call/general agreement)     - additional £8

 

 

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I WILL POST WORLDWIDE!

NO EXCLUSIONS!!

I will combine shipping if you wish to bid on additional items.

 

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NON-UK PAYPAL, US DOLLARS or EUROS cash - SENT AT BIDDERS' OWN RISK

UK: PAYPAL, CHEQUE, POSTAL ORDER

 

GRADINGS ARE BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

I DO NOT SELL ANY VINYL GRADED LESS THAN VG, UNLESS IT IS ANYTHING THAT IS VERY RARE OR SPECIAL.

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