The Specials - Specials (National Album Day)

Release Date	19/10/2024
Format	LP Clear
Label	Chrysalis
Catalogue Number	CDLTTC5001

The Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70's/early 80's along with Jerry Dammers' iconic label Two Tone Records Originally formed in 1977 as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady mixed with the energy of punk and launched a whole Ska Revival which helped fellow like-minded bands Madness, The Beat and The Selecter to release their first singles.

The Specials first single, 'Gangsters', was released in May 1979 with independent distribution by Rough Trade and the initial pressing of just 5,000 records sold out. The band and label soon signed with Chrysalis Records who picked up on the
release of 'Gangsters.' The next single, 'A Message To You Rudy', followed in September with their frst album released soon after in October. Format: 3mm Spine Sleeve, 180gm Clear Vinyl, OBI.

Tracklist

A Message To You Rudy 
Do the Dog 
It's Up To You 
Nite Klub 
Doesn't Make It Alright 
Concrete Jungle 
Too Hot 
Monkey Man 
(Dawning Of A) New Era 
Blank Expression 
Stupid Marriage 
Too Much Too Young 
Little Bitch 
You're Wondering