{"product_id":"the-specials-specials-near-mint-vinyl","title":"The Specials - Specials Near Mint Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CDL TT 5001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1979 UK Original First 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\u003eSpecials 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Message To You, Rudy\u003cbr\u003e\nDo The Dog\u003cbr\u003e\nIt's Up To You\u003cbr\u003e\nNite Klub\u003cbr\u003e\nDoesn't Make It Alright\u003cbr\u003e\nConcrete Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\nToo Hot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMonkey Man\u003cbr\u003e\n(Dawning Of A) New Era\u003cbr\u003e\nBlank Expression\u003cbr\u003e\nStupid Marriage\u003cbr\u003e\nToo Much Too Young\u003cbr\u003e\nLittle Bitch\u003cbr\u003e\nYou're Wondering Now\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1979 UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number CDL TT 5001\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Elvis Costello\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal picture sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures A Message To You, Rudy\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Monkey Man\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Nite Klub\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Blank Expression\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic 2 Tone ska release\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Near Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Near Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Near Mint (NM)\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":57376125976949,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/75410AEF-FE75-48D9-80FE-6AFE6E052EA8.jpg?v=1784717302","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-specials-specials-near-mint-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}