{"product_id":"the-specials-more-specials-complete-with-poster-and-single-vinyl","title":"The Specials - More Specials Complete with Poster and Single Vinyl","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Specials\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e More Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHR TT 5003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePressing Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in October 1980, \u003cem\u003eMore Specials\u003c\/em\u003e marked a bold musical evolution for \u003cstrong\u003eThe Specials\u003c\/strong\u003e, expanding beyond the ska revival that made them famous and embracing elements of lounge, jazz, soul, reggae, calypso and early new wave. Produced by the band alongside Jerry Dammers, the album demonstrated an adventurous approach to songwriting while retaining the sharp social commentary and unmistakable 2 Tone identity that defined the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the hit singles \u003cstrong\u003eStereotype\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDo Nothing\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eRat Race\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Jet Set\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album combines infectious rhythms with witty observations on consumerism, class, politics and modern British life. Terry Hall's understated vocals, Lynval Golding and Neville Staple's harmonies, Roddy Radiation's distinctive guitar work and Jerry Dammers' inventive keyboard arrangements make \u003cem\u003eMore Specials\u003c\/em\u003e one of the most unique and influential British albums of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidely regarded as one of the defining releases of the 2 Tone era, \u003cem\u003eMore Specials\u003c\/em\u003e remains an essential album that successfully bridges ska, pop and experimental music while influencing generations of alternative and British bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1980 UK first pressing\u003c\/strong\u003e on \u003cstrong\u003e2 Tone Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, catalogue number \u003cstrong\u003eCHR TT 5003\u003c\/strong\u003e, manufactured and distributed by Chrysalis Records. This copy features the classic black and white 2 Tone labels and includes the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal colour fold-out poster\u003c\/strong\u003e along with the \u003cstrong\u003ebonus promotional 7-inch single \"Braggin' \u0026amp; Tryin' Not To Lie \/ Rude Boys Outa Jail\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, housed in its original sleeve. The front cover retains the original pink hype sticker advertising the inclusion of \u003cstrong\u003e\"Stereotype \/ International Jet Set.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete first pressings with the poster and bonus single are becoming increasingly sought after by collectors of 2 Tone and ska memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide One\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan At C\u0026amp;A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey, Little Rich Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Nothing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl's Cafe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSock It To 'Em J.B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSide Two\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereotypes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHoliday Fortnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Can't Stand It\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Jet Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy Yourself (Reprise)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraggin' \u0026amp; Tryin' Not To Lie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus 7\" Single\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraggin' \u0026amp; Tryin' Not To Lie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB Side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRude Boys Outa Jail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine stamped matrices consistent with an original 1980 UK first pressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal 1980 UK first pressing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Tone Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalogue Number: \u003cstrong\u003eCHR TT 5003\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack and white 2 Tone labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes original fold-out colour poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes original promotional 7-inch single\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal pink hype sticker on front sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by The Specials and Jerry Dammers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured and distributed by Chrysalis Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner Sleeve:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoster:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBonus 7-inch Single:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/strong\u003e – Virtually flawless condition. 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