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Specials (National Album Day 2024)
Specials (National Album Day 2024) (limited 180 gram clear vinyl LP with obi-strip)
Cat: CDLTTC 5001. Rel: 19 Oct 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
A Message To You Rudy (2:55)
Do The Dog (2:26)
It's Up To You (3:03)
Nite Klub (3:13)
Doesn't Make It Alright (3:26)
Concrete Jungle (3:16)
Too Hot (3:08)
Monkey Man (5:08)
(Dawning Of A) New Era (2:38)
Blank Expression (3:46)
Stupid Marriage (2:16)
Too Much Too Young (3:48)
Little Bitch (2:30)
You're Wondering Now (2:37)
Review: The Specials' debut album, now available in a limited clear vinyl edition with an Obi-strip, is a cornerstone of late 70s/early 80s music. As one of the leading bands on Jerry Dammers' iconic Two Tone Records, The Specials blended Jamaican ska, rocksteady, and punk energy to ignite the ska revival. Originally formed in 1977 as The Coventry Automatics, the group spearheaded a movement that inspired bands like Madness, The Beat, and The Selecter. The album includes classic tracks like 'Gangsters' and 'A Message to You Rudy', which solidified their influence. These songs capture the raw, socially-conscious energy that made The Specials a voice of their generation. Their music, driven by sharp rhythms and infectious brass sections, remains timeless, and this special edition pays homage to a pivotal era in music history. This reissue offers a must-have for both longtime fans and newcomers, encapsulating the rebellious spirit and cultural impact of The Specials' groundbreaking sound.
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More Specials
Cat: CHRTTZ 5003. Rel: 04 Apr 24
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)
Man At C & A
Hey, Little Rich Girl
Do Nothing
Pearl's Cafe
Sock It To 'Em JB
Stereotypes/ Stereotypes Pt 2
Holiday Fortnight
I Can't Stand It
International Jet Set
Enjoy Yourself (Reprise)
Review: More Specials is the second studio album from the Coventry band, originaly released in 1980 and reportedly splitting opinion among their fanbase, although it's come to be seen as a classic containing many of their best loved songs, from ska knees up 'Enjoy Yourself' to the deadpan reggae of 'Do Nothing'. Produced by the band's own keyboardist Jerry Dammers, it had a more eclectic and less obviously punk sound than its Elvis Costello-produced predecessor, with the band's constant disagreements on the direction of the sound proving a creative rather destructive force here, even if it would - barely more than a year later - cause them to eventually split.
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Ghost Town (reissue)
Ghost Town (reissue) (limited splattered vinyl LP)
Cat: CLOLP 3256. Rel: 23 Mar 23
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Man At C&A (2:53)
A Message To You Rudy (2:45)
Rude Boy's Outa Jail (2:13)
Leave It Out (3:31)
You're Wondering Now (2:22)
Running Away (2:51)
Ghost Town (3:20)
It's You (3:14)
Gangsters (3:16)
Simmer Down (demo) (4:08)
Too Hot (2:59)
Rude Boy Gone To Jail (demo) (4:38)
Review: The Specials' ghostly pop-dub classic 'Ghost Town' resonated far and wide with international audiences ever since its initial release in 1981. First springboarded by the gothic ska/rocksteady group's song of the same name - with its gloomy meditations on destitution and winters of discontent around the time, manifested in statements like "all the clubs are being closed down" and "too much fighting on the dancefloor" - the ensuing album is similarly political, urgent and doomy. Classics such as 'A Message To You, Rudy' and 'Gangsters' appear once more on this stealth limited edition reissue.
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 in stock $36.07
Ghost Town (40th Anniversary Edition) (half speed remastered)
Cat: 506051 6096787. Rel: 04 Jun 21
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Ghost Town (extended version) (6:00)
Why? (3:57)
Friday Night Saturday Morning (3:36)
Review: 
The Specials are real UK national treasures, aren't they? And rightly so. Alexis Petridis has even gone so far as to say their standout single 'Ghost Town' is the second greatest UK single to have ever been released. Again, it's hard to really argue with that one. It was a UK chart topper at time of release and speaks eloquently of the urban decay, unemployment and ongoing racial tensions of the period. Sound familiar? Sadly, you once again have to agree. This 40th Anniversary Edition has been mastered and cut at half-speed for extra oomph.
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Specials: 40th Anniversary (half speed remastered)
Specials: 40th Anniversary (half speed remastered) (180 gram vinyl 2xLP with obi-strip)
Cat: 506051 6094011. Rel: 11 Oct 19
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
A Message To You Rudy (2:50)
Do The Dog (2:11)
It's Up To You (3:24)
Nite Klub (3:22)
Doesn't Make It Alright (3:25)
Concrete Jungle (3:18)
Too Hot (3:10)
Monkey Man (2:46)
(Dawning Of A) New Era (2:25)
Blank Expression (2:45)
Stupid Marriage (3:54)
Too Much Too Young (6:06)
Little Bitch (2:34)
You're Wondering Now (2:39)
Review: It's been 40 years since The Specials changed the ska game with their self titled debut, so what better time to remaster and re-cut it at half speed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Spread out over 2 x 12" vinyl it was originally produced by Elvis Costello and was a loud and proud blend of big and energetic tracks, no-messing lyrics and hard hitting grooves. It includes a few covers along the way, such as their fabulous take on Dandy Livingstone's "A Message to You, Rudy" and red-hot version of the Maytals' "Monkey Man". A strong anti-racism message on "Doesn't Make It Alright" sits next to the tongue in cheek takedown of local pubs on "Nite Club" and much more.
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Encore
Encore (LP + insert in embossed sleeve)
Cat: 772110 3. Rel: 01 Feb 19
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Black Skin Blue Eyed Boys (3:17)
BLM (5:04)
Vote For Me (4:59)
The Lunatics (3:35)
Breaking Point (3:55)
Blam Blam Fever (2:49)
10 Commandments (3:53)
Embarrassed By You (3:03)
The Life & Times (Of A Man Called Depression) (5:24)
We Sell Hope (4:34)
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The Best Of The Specials
The Best Of The Specials (heavyweight vinyl 2xLP)
Cat: 506051 6092260. Rel: 25 Jan 19
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Gangsters (2:49)
A Message To You Rudy (2:53)
Nite Klub (album version) (3:20)
Concrete Jungle (3:19)
Too Much Too Young (live) (2:08)
Blank Expression (2:43)
Doesn't Make It Alright (3:28)
Rude Boys Outa Jail (2:41)
Rat Race (3:10)
Man At C&A (3:39)
Do Nothing (single version) (3:38)
Stereotypes (7:25)
International Jet Set (album version) (5:38)
Friday Night, Saturday Morning (3:32)
Why? (2:58)
Ghost Town (Full version) (5:52)
What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (album version) (4:52)
Racist Friend (single version) (3:56)
War Crimes (single version) (3:57)
Nelson Mandela (album version) (4:07)
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Skinhead Girl (reissue)
Cat: BBC 021. Rel: 18 Jan 19
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
I Can't Hide (3:31)
Blam Blam Fever (3:22)
Jezebel (2:44)
El Pussycat Ska (3:33)
Soldering (4:06)
You Don't Know Like I Know (2:34)
Memphis Underground (3:56)
If I Didn't Love You (3:40)
Them A Fe Get A Beatin (3:27)
Napoleon Solo (3:07)
Skinhead Girl (3:31)
Fire Corner (3:47)
Bangerang Crash (3:04)
I Want To Go Home (2:37)
Old Man Say (2:45)
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The Singles (reissue)
Cat: 094632 1823266. Rel: 19 Jan 18
 
Reggae Classics/Ska
Gangsters (2:48)
Rudi, A Message To You (2:51)
Nite Klub (3:06)
Too Much Too Young (2:06)
Guns Of Navarone (2:20)
Rat Race (3:09)
Stereotype (3:44)
International Jet Set (4:02)
Do Nothing (3:45)
Ghost Town (5:53)
Why? (3:56)
Friday Night, Saturday Morning (3:35)
War Crimes (4:00)
Racist Friend (3:40)
Nelson Mandela (4:33)
(What I Like Most About You Is Your) Girlfriend (3:58)
 in stock $26.91
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