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The Specials

Release Date: November 1, 1979

The Specials

Release Date: November 1, 1979

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 after in October.

Tracklist

  • A Message to You Rudy - 2002 Remaster
  • Do the Dog - 2002 Remaster
  • It's up to You - 2002 Remaster
  • Nite Klub - 2002 Remaster
  • Doesn't Make It Alright - 2002 Remaster
  • Concrete Jungle - 2002 Remaster
  • Too Hot - 2002 Remaster
  • Monkey Man - 2002 Remaster
  • (Dawning of A) New Era - 2002 Remaster
  • Blank Expression - 2002 Remaster
  • Stupid Marriage - 2002 Remaster
  • Too Much Too Young - 2002 Remaster
  • Little Bitch - 2002 Remaster
  • You're Wondering Now - 2002 Remaster