The Specials - The Specials Two Tone Vinyl

The Specials – The Specials

Artist: The Specials

Title: The Specials

Label: 2 Tone Records

Catalogue Number: CDL TT 5001

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Specials is the groundbreaking debut album from The Specials and one of the defining records of the British 2 Tone movement. Produced by Elvis Costello, the album masterfully combines Jamaican ska, rocksteady, punk and new wave into a socially conscious and energetic collection that helped redefine British music at the end of the 1970s. Featuring timeless classics including A Message To You Rudy, Nite Klub, Concrete Jungle, Monkey Man, Too Much Too Young and Little Bitch, it remains one of the most influential ska albums ever released.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK early pressing on 2 Tone Records, catalogue number CDL TT 5001. This copy features the CDL 5001 A1 / CDL 5001 B5 matrix combination, comprising a first-cut Side One and an early recut Side Two from the album's original production period.

Pressed by Chrysalis Records for 2 Tone, these early UK editions are renowned for their vibrant analogue sound and remain among the most desirable versions of this seminal album. Complete copies with the original printed inner sleeve are increasingly sought after by collectors.

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
Matrix / Runout

Side One: CDL 5001 A1

Side Two: CDL 5001 B5

Additional Information
Original UK early pressing
2 Tone Records
Catalogue number CDL TT 5001
First-cut A1 / early B5 matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Produced by Elvis Costello
Original printed inner sleeve
Features A Message To You Rudy
Includes Nite Klub, Concrete Jungle, Monkey Man, Too Much Too Young and Little Bitch
Landmark British ska and 2 Tone album
Highly collectible UK analogue 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 for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.