{"product_id":"dance-craze-the-best-of-british-ska-live-vinyl","title":"Dance Craze - The Best Of British Ska... Live! Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Dance Craze – The Best Of British Ska... Live!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CHR TT 5004\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1981\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1981 UK Original Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDance 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Specials – Concrete Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Beat – Mirror In The Bathroom\u003cbr\u003e\nBad Manners – Lip Up Fatty\u003cbr\u003e\nMadness – Razor Blade Alley\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – Three Minute Hero\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bodysnatchers – Easy Life\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Beat – Big Shot\u003cbr\u003e\nMadness – One Step Beyond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Beat – Ranking Full Stop\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – Man At C\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – Missing Words\u003cbr\u003e\nBad Manners – Inner London Violence\u003cbr\u003e\nMadness – Night Boat To Cairo\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – Too Much Pressure\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – Nite Klub\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1981 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number CHR TT 5004\u003cbr\u003e\nFront-laminated picture sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSoundtrack to the Dance Craze film\u003cbr\u003e\nLive recordings from the 1980 UK tour\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures The Specials, Madness, The Beat, The Selecter, Bad Manners and The Bodysnatchers\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most important live ska albums ever released\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57382595133813,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/378A3F1D-DAA7-4939-815C-CF255CFB15BA.jpg?v=1784894649","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/dance-craze-the-best-of-british-ska-live-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}