The Specials LP 1980 Chrysalis Recs US English Beat Selecter Madness 2-Tone Ska
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28
$ 28
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Feb 14, 2024
Sold Date
Feb 9, 2024
Start Date
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Description
The Specials S/T LP, original first edition US pressing on Chrysalis Records, 1980. International orders will be sent via eBay's International Shipping Program. Good luck and check out my other auctions for more new wave/indie/post-punk vinyl! Another batch of hitters!
Tracklist
A1 A Message To You Rudy Written-By – R. Thompson* Written-By – R. Thompson* 2:53 A2 Do The Dog Written-By – R. Thomas* Written-By – R. Thomas* 2:09 A3 It's Up To You Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* 3:25 A4 Nite Klub Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* 3:22 A5 Doesn't Make It Alright Written-By – B. Goldberg*, J. Dammers*, M. Harrison* Written-By – B. Goldberg*, J. Dammers*, M. Harrison* 3:26 A6 Concrete Jungle Written-By – R. Radiation* Written-By – R. Radiation* 3:18 A7 Too Hot Written-By – C. Campbell* Written-By – C. Campbell* 3:09 B1 Monkey Man Written-By – Hibbert* Written-By – Hibbert* 2:45 B2 (Dawning Of A) New Era Written-By – J. Dammers* Written-By – J. Dammers* 2:24 B3 Blank Expression Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* Written-By – J. Dammers*, Specials* 2:43 B4 Stupid Marriage Written-By – J. Dammers*, M. Harrison*, N. Staple* Written-By – J. Dammers*, M. Harrison*, N. Staple* 3:49 B5 Too Much Too Young Written-By – J. Dammers* Written-By – J. Dammers* 2:16 B6 Gangsters Producer – The Specials Written-By – J. Dammers* Producer – The Specials Written-By – J. Dammers* 2:43 B7 Little Bitch Written-By – J. Dammers* Written-By – J. Dammers* 2:31 B8 You're Wondering Now Written-By – Clement Seymour* Written-By – Clement Seymour* 2:36Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
- Engineered At – T.W. Studios
- Published By – Plangent Visions Music Inc.
- Published By – Melodisc Music Ltd.
- Published By – Carbert Music, Inc.
- Published By – Wb Music Corp.
- Published By – Copyright Control
- Marketed By – Chrysalis Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Chrysalis Records
- Copyright © – Chrysalis Records
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Lacquer Cut At – Allen Zentz Mastering
Credits
- Bass – Horace*
- Drums – Brad*
- Engineer – Dave Jordan
- Guitar – Lynval*, Roddy*
- Horns – Dick Cuthell, Rico Rodriguez
- Lacquer Cut By – CB*
- Layout [Consolidation] – Trigger (28)
- Organ – Jerry*
- Producer – Elvis Costello (tracks: A1 to B5, B7, B8)
- Sleeve – Chalkie Davis And Carol Starr*
- Vocals – Neville*, Terry*
Notes
Black and white labels version with 3 lines of publishing info on side A and 4 lines on side B. Also exists in a slightly different pressing with 2 and 3 lines of publishing on labels: The SpecialsThe USA re-release LP version contains bonus track "Gangsters" (B6), a much shorter (and faster) re-recorded version of "Too Much Too Young", and different cover art.
Gold foil "DEMONSTRATION Not For Sale" stamp may be present on some copies.
The AZ in the matrix/runout is an engineer's stylized mark. The A and Z are intertwined.
℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records
First published by Chrysalis Records Limited in UK 1979
Engineered at TW Studios.
Runouts are etched.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Text): 0 7558-51265-1
- Barcode (Scanned): 0075585126513
- Pressing Plant ID (Runouts): S
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label): CHR-1265-AS
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label): CHR-1265-BS
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): IS CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB E6
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): IS CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB H8
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6): \S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ A2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 6): \S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ #3
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 7): \ S CHR-1265-AS SM-2 AZ CB A 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 7): \ S CHR-1265-BS SM-2 AZ CB A 2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 8): \S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB D3
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 8): \S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB H2
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 9): 1S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB E2
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 9): 2S CHR-1265-BS SM-2 AZ CB G1
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