{"product_id":"the-specials-the-specials-two-tone-vinyl","title":"The Specials - The Specials Two Tone Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Specials – The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Specials\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The 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 Early 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\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressed 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.\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\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: CDL 5001 A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: CDL 5001 B5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number CDL TT 5001\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut A1 \/ early B5 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Elvis Costello\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures A Message To You Rudy\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Nite Klub, Concrete Jungle, Monkey Man, Too Much Too Young and Little Bitch\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark British ska and 2 Tone album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK analogue 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. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders 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":57333060501877,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/7103AD18-E345-4933-BC8D-1247EFF440A4.jpg?v=1782914032","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-specials-the-specials-two-tone-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}