{"product_id":"the-specials-specials-vinyl-lp","title":"The Specials – Specials [Clear Vinyl LP]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--StartFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Specials – Specials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 × Clear Vinyl LP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-labelSmall css-1kybk0l\"\u003eLP, Album, Limited Edition, Reissue, Remastered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-labelSmall css-1kybk0l\"\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrystal Clear\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalogue Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCDLTTW5001\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e840401707555\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ska \/ 2 Tone \/ New Wave\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysalis \/ Two‑Tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReissue Released:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18th October 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \u0026amp; Sealed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpecials\u003c\/em\u003e is the explosive debut album from \u003cstrong\u003eThe Specials\u003c\/strong\u003e, a defining release of the UK 2 Tone movement and one of the most influential British albums of the late ’70s.\u003cbr\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong\u003eElvis Costello\u003c\/strong\u003e, the record blends ska, punk energy and sharp social commentary, capturing the tension and vibrancy of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing essential tracks such as \u003cstrong\u003e“A Message to You Rudy”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Nite Klub”\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e“Too Much Too Young”\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003e“Monkey Man”\u003c\/strong\u003e, the album remains a cornerstone of British music history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition presents the album with high‑quality modern pressing standards and the iconic black‑and‑white 2 Tone aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Message to You Rudy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo the Dog\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt’s Up to You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNite Klub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoesn’t Make It Alright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete Jungle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Hot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col start=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(Dawning of a) New Era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank Expression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStupid Marriage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Much Too Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLittle Bitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou’re Wondering Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCredits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerry Hall – Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeville Staple – Vocals, Percussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLynval Golding – Guitar, Vocals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoddy Radiation – Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSir Horace Gentleman – Bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJerry Dammers – Keyboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Bradbury – Drums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduced by Elvis Costello\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtwork by 2 Tone Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--EndFragment --\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Specials","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57545288286595,"sku":"CDLTTW5001","price":27.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/9757\/4275\/files\/2_3aa6382d-5355-4556-a54e-926833ccb154.webp?v=1773071719","url":"https:\/\/vikingrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-specials-specials-vinyl-lp","provider":"Viking Records Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}