{"product_id":"this-are-two-tone-compliation-vinyl","title":"This Are Two Tone - Compliation Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: This Are Two Tone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: 2 Tone Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: CHR TT 5007\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1983\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1983 UK Original 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\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Special AKA – Gangsters\u003cbr\u003e\nMadness – Madness\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – On My Radio\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Beat – Tears Of A Clown\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – A Message To You Rudy\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – Too Much Pressure\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Bodysnatchers – Too Experienced\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Beat – Ranking Full Stop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Specials – Too Much Too Young (Live)\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Selecter – The Selecter\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – Stereotype\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Swinging Cats – Mantovani\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – Do Nothing\u003cbr\u003e\nRico \u0026amp; The Special AKA – Jungle Music\u003cbr\u003e\nRhoda Dakar \u0026amp; The Special AKA – The Boiler\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Specials – Ghost Town\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1983 UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\n2 Tone Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number CHR TT 5007\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nWalt Jabsco sleeve artwork\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures The Specials, The Special AKA, Madness, The Selecter, The Beat, The Bodysnatchers, Rico and The Swinging Cats\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Ghost Town, Gangsters, A Message To You Rudy, On My Radio and Tears Of A Clown\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the definitive 2 Tone compilations\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":57382595101045,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/CEC47C59-B885-45ED-89C8-9E3435949FCB.jpg?v=1784894712","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/this-are-two-tone-compliation-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}