Dance Craze - The Best Of British Ska... Live! Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Dance Craze – The Best Of British Ska... Live!

Label: 2 Tone Records

Catalogue Number: CHR TT 5004

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1981

Pressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Dance Craze – The Best Of British Ska... Live! is the soundtrack to the landmark 1981 concert film documenting the explosive live energy of the British 2 Tone movement. Recorded at venues across the UK during 1980, the album captures performances from the scene's biggest names at the height of their popularity, preserving the excitement and raw power of one of Britain's most influential musical movements.

Featuring live performances by The Specials, Madness, The Beat, The Selecter, Bad Manners and The Bodysnatchers, this soundtrack has become one of the definitive live ska albums and an essential release for fans of 2 Tone.

Pressing Notes

Original 1981 UK 2 Tone Records pressing, catalogue number CHR TT 5004. Issued in a front-laminated picture sleeve, this first pressing contains fifteen exclusive live recordings taken directly from the Dance Craze film soundtrack. Original UK copies remain highly sought after and are regarded as one of the finest live albums of the 2 Tone era.

Track Listing

Side One

The Specials – Concrete Jungle
The Beat – Mirror In The Bathroom
Bad Manners – Lip Up Fatty
Madness – Razor Blade Alley
The Selecter – Three Minute Hero
The Bodysnatchers – Easy Life
The Beat – Big Shot
Madness – One Step Beyond

Side Two

The Beat – Ranking Full Stop
The Specials – Man At C&A
The Selecter – Missing Words
Bad Manners – Inner London Violence
Madness – Night Boat To Cairo
The Selecter – Too Much Pressure
The Specials – Nite Klub
Additional Information
Original 1981 UK pressing
2 Tone Records
Catalogue Number CHR TT 5004
Front-laminated picture sleeve
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Soundtrack to the Dance Craze film
Live recordings from the 1980 UK tour
Features The Specials, Madness, The Beat, The Selecter, Bad Manners and The Bodysnatchers
One of the most important live ska albums ever released
Highly collectible original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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