This Are Two Tone - Compliation Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: This Are Two Tone

Label: 2 Tone Records

Catalogue Number: CHR TT 5007

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1983

Pressing Year: 1983 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

This Are Two Tone is the definitive compilation celebrating the legendary 2 Tone movement. Released in 1983, it brings together many of the label's greatest recordings, showcasing the unique fusion of ska, reggae, punk and pop that revolutionised British music at the turn of the 1980s. Featuring artists synonymous with the Coventry scene, it remains one of the finest introductions to the iconic 2 Tone label.

With classic performances from The Specials, The Special AKA, Madness, The Selecter, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Rico and The Swinging Cats, this compilation is an essential addition to any ska, punk or new wave vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1983 UK 2 Tone Records pressing, catalogue number CHR TT 5007. Issued in the instantly recognisable monochrome sleeve featuring the iconic Walt Jabsco logo, this first pressing compiles the label's biggest singles and most influential recordings. Original UK copies remain highly sought after by collectors of ska and 2 Tone memorabilia.

Track Listing

Side One

The Special AKA – Gangsters
Madness – Madness
The Selecter – On My Radio
The Beat – Tears Of A Clown
The Specials – A Message To You Rudy
The Selecter – Too Much Pressure
The Bodysnatchers – Too Experienced
The Beat – Ranking Full Stop

Side Two

The Specials – Too Much Too Young (Live)
The Selecter – The Selecter
The Specials – Stereotype
The Swinging Cats – Mantovani
The Specials – Do Nothing
Rico & The Special AKA – Jungle Music
Rhoda Dakar & The Special AKA – The Boiler
The Specials – Ghost Town
Additional Information
Original 1983 UK pressing
2 Tone Records
Catalogue Number CHR TT 5007
33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
Walt Jabsco sleeve artwork
Features The Specials, The Special AKA, Madness, The Selecter, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Rico and The Swinging Cats
Includes Ghost Town, Gangsters, A Message To You Rudy, On My Radio and Tears Of A Clown
One of the definitive 2 Tone compilations
Highly collectible original UK 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. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.