Album
Specials
Specials
1979 · Rock, Reggae
56 collectors on Gatefold own this
Specials is a Reggae album by Specials, originally released in 1979. On Gatefold: 184 pressings tracked, owned by 56 collectors.
About
On their breakout LP, The Specials united rude boys, punks, and New Wavers with a biting brand of Jamaican-infused punk rock. While the laidback “A Message to You Rudy” revives classic Kingston rocksteady, “Nite Klub” and “Little Bitch” crackle with vicious momentum. The wacky fun of “Do the Dog” and “Monkey Man” certifies the album as a killer party platter, but cuts like “Concrete Jungle” ring with social purpose, giving the collection added weight. In an era defined by so many brilliant, timeless artistic statements, <i>The Specials</i> was, indeed, special.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1A Message To You Rudy
- A2Do The Dog
- A3It's Up To You
- A4Nite Klub
- A5Doesn't Make It Alright
- A6Concrete Jungle
- A7Too Hot
Side B
- B1Monkey Man
- B2(Dawning Of A) New Era
- B3Blank Expression
- B4Stupid Marriage
- B5Too Much Too Young
- B6Little Bitch
- B7You're Wondering Now
Sound DNA
- Reggae
- Ska
- clean
- euphoric
- groovy
Notes from the original pressing. Later editions may differ.
Issued in a front-laminated sleeve with "2 Tone Records" logo in bottom right corner.
Different labels to Specials (UK 1979) (opens in a new tab)
Side A, track 5 credits 'B. Goldberg / J Dammers' (not M. Harrison)
Side B, track 7, credit 'Clement Seymour' is on same line as title.
Runouts are stamped and etched.
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Dick CuthellHORN HORNS
- Horace PanterBASS
- Jerry DammersORGAN WRITTEN-BY, ORGAN
- John BradburyDRUMS
- Lynval GoldingGUITAR
- Neville StapleVOCALS
- Rico RodriguezHORN HORNS
- Roddy ByersGUITAR
- Roddy RadiationGUITAR
- Sir Horace GentlemanBASS
- Terry HallLEAD VOCALS VOCALS
- Chrissie HyndeBACKING VOCALS
56 collectors on Gatefold own this · 184 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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