The Specials - Specials Near Mint Vinyl

Artist: The Specials

Title: Specials

Label: 2 Tone Records

Catalogue Number: CDL TT 5001

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Original First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Specials is the groundbreaking debut album by The Specials, released in 1979 and produced by Elvis Costello. Blending ska, punk, reggae and new wave, the album became one of the defining releases of the 2 Tone movement, influencing generations of musicians while promoting racial unity through its music and message.

Featuring classics including A Message To You, Rudy, Monkey Man, Nite Klub, Blank Expression and Too Much Too Young (live favourite), Specials remains one of the most important British albums of the late 1970s and an essential addition to any ska or punk collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK first pressing on 2 Tone Records, catalogue number CDL TT 5001. Produced by Elvis Costello, this sought-after first edition delivers the lively, dynamic analogue sound for which early 2 Tone pressings are renowned. Complete copies with the original picture sleeve and printed inner are increasingly difficult to find in outstanding condition, making Near Mint examples particularly desirable.

Track Listing

Side One

A Message To You, Rudy
Do The Dog
It's Up To You
Nite Klub
Doesn't Make It Alright
Concrete Jungle
Too Hot

Side Two

Monkey Man
(Dawning Of A) New Era
Blank Expression
Stupid Marriage
Too Much Too Young
Little Bitch
You're Wondering Now
Additional Information
Original 1979 UK first pressing
2 Tone Records
Catalogue Number CDL TT 5001
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Produced by Elvis Costello
Original picture sleeve
Original printed inner sleeve
Features A Message To You, Rudy
Includes Monkey Man
Features Nite Klub
Includes Blank Expression
Classic 2 Tone ska release
Highly collectible UK first pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)

Record: Near Mint (NM)

Inner Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)

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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