The Specials - The Specials (LP, Album, San) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    US  
Released:  1980
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Ska

Comments:

All records are visually graded. For pictures, let us know. Record overall in greta shape other then a few minor, light scratches. Sleeve has seamwear, slightly worn edges.
 

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: [r=6126951

The 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.

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.

 

A1. A Message To You Rudy 2:53
A2. Do The Dog 2:09
A3. It's Up To You 3:25
A4. Nite Klub 3:22
A5. Doesn't Make It Alright 3:26
A6. Concrete Jungle 3:18
A7. Too Hot 3:09
B1. Monkey Man 2:45
B2. (Dawning Of A) New Era 2:24
B3. Blank Expression 2:43
B4. Stupid Marriage 3:49
B5. Too Much Too Young 2:16
B6. Gangsters 2:43
B7. Little Bitch 2:31
B8. You're Wondering Now 2:36

 

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 7558-51265-1
Barcode 0075585126513
Matrix / Runout IS CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB E6
Matrix / Runout IS CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB H8
Matrix / Runout IS CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB A X5
Matrix / Runout S2 CHR-1265-BS SM-2 AZ CB D X5
Matrix / Runout S2 CHR-1265-AS SM-2 AZ CB SXT
Matrix / Runout S/ CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB SXT
Matrix / Runout S1 CHR-1265-AS SM-1 SXT AZ CB 6B
Matrix / Runout S2 CHR-1265-BS SM-2 SXT AZ CB B1
Matrix / Runout 2S CHR-1265-AS SM-2 AZ CB SX
Matrix / Runout /S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB SX B
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ A2
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ #3

 

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 (p) Chrysalis Records
Copyright (c) Chrysalis Records
Pressed By Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Lacquer Cut At Allen Zentz Mastering

 

 

JH100

 

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