{"product_id":"the-specials-more-specials-w-7-vinyl","title":"The Specials - More Specials W\/ 7\" Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: More Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CHR TT 5003\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1980 UK Original First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP + Bonus 7\" Single\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM (LP) \/ 45 RPM (7\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore Specials is the second studio album by The Specials, released in 1980 and showcasing the band's willingness to move beyond the ska revival sound that made them famous. Blending ska, reggae, lounge, pop and new wave influences, the album demonstrated the band's musical ambition while retaining their distinctive social commentary. It reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and remains one of the defining British records of the early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing standout tracks including Do Nothing, Stereotype, International Jet Set, Man At C\u0026amp;A, Holiday Fortnight, Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) and Sock It To 'Em J.B., More Specials is regarded as one of the most adventurous releases of the 2 Tone era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1980 UK first pressing on 2 Tone Records, catalogue number CHR TT 5003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy includes the original bonus 7-inch single (The Special AKA Live!), issued with early first pressings. The album is housed in the original picture sleeve with printed inner sleeve. Early UK copies complete with the bonus single are increasingly sought after by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP – Side One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think)\u003cbr\u003e Man At C\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e Hey, Little Rich Girl\u003cbr\u003e Do Nothing\u003cbr\u003e Pearls Café\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLP – Side Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSock It To 'Em J.B.\u003cbr\u003e Stereotype \/ Stereotypes Part 2\u003cbr\u003e Holiday Fortnight\u003cbr\u003e I Can't Stand It\u003cbr\u003e International Jet Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus 7\" – The Special AKA Live!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToo Much Too Young\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuns Of Navarone\u003cbr\u003e Additional Information\u003cbr\u003e Original 1980 UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e 2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e Catalogue Number CHR TT 5003\u003cbr\u003e Includes original bonus 7-inch single\u003cbr\u003e Printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e 33⅓ RPM LP \/ 45 RPM 7\"\u003cbr\u003e Features Do Nothing\u003cbr\u003e Includes Stereotype\u003cbr\u003e Features International Jet Set\u003cbr\u003e Includes Man At C\u0026amp;A\u003cbr\u003e One of the classic 2 Tone releases\u003cbr\u003e Complete copy with bonus single\u003cbr\u003e Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Good (G) – \"Radio Trent\" is written across the front cover, would otherwise be VG+. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus 7\": Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable wear and handling. This copy has \"Radio Trent\" written across the front cover, which significantly affects the sleeve's appearance, although it remains fully intact and functional. The vinyl itself remains in much better condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\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":57369741459829,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/F4A4FD06-658C-4E6F-BE47-6EA5A73DDFF2.jpg?v=1784561522","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-specials-more-specials-w-7-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}