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January 17, 2025
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The Specials Specials (VINYL LP) Clear NAD 2024 [NEW] The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70's/early 80's along with Jerry Dammers' iconic label Two Tone Records.
Originally formed in 1977 as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady mixed with the energy of punk and launched a whole Ska Revival which helped fellow like-minded bands Madness, The Beat and The Selecter to release their first singles.
The Specials first single, 'Gangsters', was released in May 1979 with independent distribution by Rough Trade and the initial pressing of just 5,000 records sold out.
The band and label soon signed with Chrysalis Records who picked up on the release of 'Gangsters.'
The next single, 'A Message To You Rudy', followed in September
The Specials Specials (VINYL LP) Clear NAD 2024 [NEW]
Pre-orders will be dispatched to arrive on or just after the UK release date. Orders will be charged upon checkout. Scheduled Release Date: 19/10/2024. Please note that on rare occasions release dates are subject to change by the record companies. In the event of release dates being delayed we will try our best to inform you of these changes by email.
The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70's/early 80's along with Jerry Dammers' iconic label Two Tone Records.
Originally formed in 1977 as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady mixed with the energy of punk and launched a whole Ska Revival which helped fellow like-minded bands Madness, The Beat and The Selecter to release their first singles.
The Specials first single, 'Gangsters', was released in May 1979 with independent distribution by Rough Trade and the initial pressing of just 5,000 records sold out.
The band and label soon signed with Chrysalis Records who picked up on the release of 'Gangsters.'
The next single, 'A Message To You Rudy', followed in September with their first album released soon
Tracklisting
1. A Message To You Rudy
2. Do the Dog
3. It's Up To You
4. Nite Klub
5. Doesn't Make It Alright
6. Concrete Jungle
7. Too Hot
8. Monkey Man
9. (Dawning Of A) New Era
10. Blank Expression
11. Stupid Marriage
12. Too Much Too Young
13. Little Bitch
14. You're Wondering
Please note, our stock is brand new and sourced directly from UK record companies and will be shipped to you exactly as supplied to us. It is very common for UK record companies to supply CDs and DVDs that are not sealed or shrink wrapped.