The Specials - More Specials Vinyl

Artist: The Specials

Title: More Specials

Label: 2 Tone Records

Catalogue Number: CHR TT 5003

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1980

Pressing Year: 1980 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

More Specials is the acclaimed second studio album by The Specials, released in 1980. Expanding beyond the raw ska and punk energy of their debut, the band embraced influences from lounge music, pop, reggae, soul and Latin rhythms while retaining their sharp social commentary. The result is one of the most inventive and influential records of the 2 Tone era.

Featuring classic tracks including Do Nothing, Stereotypes, Man At C&A, Hey, Little Rich Girl and International Jet Set, More Specials remains one of the defining British albums of the early 1980s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1980 UK 2 Tone Records pressing, catalogue number CHR TT 5003. Early copies were issued in a laminated picture sleeve with the original lyric inner sleeve. Original UK pressings are highly regarded for their analogue sound and continue to be sought after by collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

• 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 J.B.

Side Two

• Stereotypes / Stereotypes Part 2
• Holiday Fortnight
• I Can't Stand It
• International Jet Set
• Enjoy Yourself (Reprise)

Additional Information

• Original 1980 UK pressing
• 2 Tone Records
• Catalogue Number: CHR TT 5003
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
• Produced by Jerry Dammers and Dave Jordan
• Features Do Nothing
• Features Stereotypes
• Features Man At C&A
• Features Hey, Little Rich Girl
• Classic 2 Tone release
• 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

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.