{"product_id":"the-specials-specials-two-tone-original-vinyl","title":"The Specials - Specials Two Tone Original 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 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 landmark debut album by The Specials and one of the most influential British albums of the late 1970s. Produced by Elvis Costello, the record fused Jamaican ska and rocksteady with the energy of punk, helping launch the iconic 2 Tone movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in October 1979, the album features a powerful mix of original compositions and inspired reinterpretations of classic ska songs. Highlights include A Message To You Rudy, Nite Klub, Concrete Jungle, Too Much Too Young, Monkey Man and Blank Expression, all delivered with the band's unmistakable energy and social commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA defining release of the ska revival and an essential album for collectors of British punk, new wave and reggae-influenced rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 1979 UK pressing on 2 Tone Records, catalogue number CDL TT 5001.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by Elvis Costello, this original UK issue was released in a front-laminated sleeve with the distinctive black-and-white 2 Tone \"Walt Jabsco\" labels. Original UK copies remain among the most sought-after releases from the 2 Tone catalogue and are regarded as the definitive analogue pressing of this classic album.\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 pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number CDL TT 5001\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Elvis Costello\u003cbr\u003e\nFront-laminated sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nWalt Jabsco 2 Tone labels\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures A Message To You Rudy\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Nite Klub\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Concrete Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Too Much Too Young\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Monkey Man\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Blank Expression\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark 2 Tone ska revival album\u003cbr\u003e\nEssential British ska and new wave vinyl\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible original UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\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":57352505917813,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/72C25B9D-15E7-411D-B281-2800C3847F72.jpg?v=1783945850","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-specials-specials-two-tone-original-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}