THE SPECIALS Protest Songs 1924-2012 (2021 UK/EU Limited Amazon Exclusive Edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl - their ninth studio album and the last to feature lead vocalist Terry Hall prior to his untimely death in December 2022. An unpredictable collection of unique takes which celebrates the long historyand endless versatility of the protest song, from folk to post-punk, from righteous uplift to biting satire, and from Kingston to Alabama. Housed in the red & white titled picture sleeve which has been FULLY AUTOGRAPHED - by Terry Hall, Lynval Golding, Horace Panter, Steve Cradock, Kenrick Rowe and Nikolaj Torp Larsen - on the front in black marker pen and remains sealed within its hype-stickered shrinkwrap) more...
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THE SPECIALS Protest Songs 1924-2012 (2021 UK/EU Limited HMV Exclusive Edition 12-track LP pressed on 180gram Heavyweight Vinyl - Their new studio album is an unpredictable collection of unique takes which celebrates the long history and endless versatility of the protest song, from folk to post-punk, from righteous uplift to biting satire, and from Kingston to Alabama. Picture sleeve with 12-page booklet and a download code. Sealed and unplayed in the hype-stickered shrink) more...
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THE SPECIALS Protest Songs 1924-2012 (2021 UK/EU limited Bespoke Touring Edition 14-track LP pressed on 180-gram Yellow Vinyl, exclusive to independent record stores. Their new studio album is an unpredictable collection of unique takes which celebrates the long history and endless versatility of the protest song, from folk to post-punk, from righteous uplift to biting satire, and from Kingston to Alabama. Picture sleeve with hype sticker, factory sealed) more...
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THE SPECIALS Punk Rock Is Back! - SPECIALS sleeve (2023 UK limited edition 14-track vinyl LP, the 3rd album from the London based musician & artist MAL-ONE, also known for his Punk Art sleeve designs & artwork. Released in a Specials 'Specials' monochrome '2-Tone Times' fanzine style sleeve limited to just 20 hand-numbered copies (the lowest number in stock at the time of order will be despatched) and includes a double sided lyric insert, blind stamped Punk Art printsigned by MAL-ONE and a stencil style street art poster! All shrink sealed from new in its hype stickered picture sleeve MAL-ONELP003) *Exclusively available in 6 limited edition Sex Pistols/Clash/Jam/Blondie/Specials/Joy Division artwork sleeves*. more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Racist Friend (Scarce 1983 UK 7" Picture Disc single, also including Bright Lights, great picture on the front with lyrics on the reverse and within a clear PVC sleeve CHSTT25) more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Racist Friend (1983 UK 2-track 7" injection moulded vinyl single, also includes 'Bright Lights', glossy picture sleeve with lyrics to both songs printed on the reverse CHSTT25) more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Racist Friend (1983 UK 7" single with black & gold paper labels, great late period '45 from the revamped band, also includes 'Bright Lights', glossy picture sleeve with lyrics to both songs printed on the reverse. The sleeve shows very little wear & the vinyl appears barely played CHSTT25) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (1980 Dutch wide centred 7" single, a classic non-album 45 from Jerry Dammers and Co., also including Rude Boys Outa Jail, superb unique '2-Tone/Walt Jabsco' picture sleeve) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (1980 Dutch Chrysalis 2-track 7" vinyl single, also includes Rude Boys Outta Jail, unique glossy black & white picture sleeve) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (Rare 1980 Japanese 2-track promo sample 7" vinyl single with paper 2-Tone labels and large centre hole, also including Rude Buoys Outa Jail, complete with unique picture insert incorporating artwork from the June 1980 UK 'Seaside Specials' tour with lyrics in both Japanese and English printed on the reverse. As this is a promo sample, the insert has a small punch hole in the bottom left corner obscuring the pre-printed price - never issued in the UK with apicture sleeve! WWS-17022) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (1980 French injection moulded 7" single, also including Rude Boys Outa Jail, Two Tone company die-cut paper sleeve CHSTT11) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (1980 UK injection moulded 7" vinyl single, also including Rude Boys Outa Jail, 2-Tone company die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl is excellent with minor signs of play CHSTT11) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (1980 UK injection moulded jukebox vinyl 7" for the single release, also includes Rude Boys Outa Jail, 2 Tone company die cut paper sleeve CHSTT11) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (Original 1980 UK paper label 7" vinyl single, also including Rude Buoys Outa Jail, 2-Tone company die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl appears barely played CHSTT11) more...
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THE SPECIALS Rat Race (Original 1980 UK paper label 7" single, also including Rude Buoys Outa Jail, 2-Tone company die-cut paper sleeve. The vinyl is Excellent with a faint clouding effect from being sat in a pvc sleeve all its life not affectingplay CHSTT11) more...
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THE SPECIALS Selection Of Publicity & Press Photographs (From the personal collection of former BBC Disk Jockey, Journalist & presenter, Mike Read, we have no fewer than SIXTEEN great official mostly 8" x 10" black & white publicity photographs of the band, individually & onstage, taken by several photographers & compiled by Mike Read over a period of time, all in pristine condition & unlikely to be seen here in this quanity again) more...
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THE SPECIALS Set of 7 Badges (Original UK 2-Tone collection of 7 different button badges comprising 5 x 1" diameter badges with various designs, 1 x 1½" diameter badge and 1 x enamel badge with the familiar black & white logo) more...
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THE SPECIALS Singles (2005 issue Japanese 14-track promo sample compilation CD album issue to reviewers and radio stations ahead of release. Features all the hits from The Specials and The Special A.K.A. including Gangsters, Rudi A Message To You, Too Much To Young, Nite Klub, Ghost Town and Nelson Mandela. Picture sleeve, promotional stickered back insert + 'Rock You 1500' obi-strip - this copy is sealed from new! TOCP-53514) more...
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THE SPECIALS Singles (2017 UK/EU limited edition 16-track black vinyl LP, an essential compilation album originally released in January 1991 that brings together all of their classic hit singles including A Message to You Rudy, Too Much Too Young, Nelson Mandela, The Guns of Navarone, Ghost Town, and more. Housed in a glossy picture sleeve with printed picture inner. The sleeve displays little age wear and the vinyl looks barely played) more...
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THE SPECIALS Singles (2017 UK/EU limited edition 16-track black vinyl LP, an essential compilation album originally released in January 1991 that brings together all of their classic hit singles including A Message to You Rudy, Too Much Too Young, Nelson Mandela, The Guns of Navarone, Ghost Town, and more. Picture sleeve, factory sealed. Recommended) more...
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THE SPECIALS Sock It To 'Em J.B. / Rat Race (2014 UK limited edition 2-track double A-side 7" single released exclusively for Record Store Day pressed on Heavyweight Vinyl featuring Dub Version of both tracks. Housed in a replica2 Tone die-cut card sleeve CHSTT32)
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THE SPECIALS Specials (2009 Japanese 16-track enhanced digitally remastered CD album, originally released in 1980, includes the singles 'A Message To You Rudy' and 'Too Much Too Young', plus bonus CD-Rom videos for 'Gangsters' and 'Too Much Too Young', picture sleeve + obi strip, more details to follow...) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (1979 original French 15-track LP, produced in the main by Elvis Costello, front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear with a little corner scuffing & the vinyl too is superb with just a couple of light cosmetic hairline marks to show for its forty plus years) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (1989 Japanese 13-track 1-sided NTSC laserdisc, featuring a compilation of the classic early and Spcial AKA videos including Gangster, Too Much Too Young, Ghost Town, Nelson Mandela and more. Heavy card picture sleeve complete with lyric insert and in the original obi-stickered shrink. With no DVD alternative currently available this is a video & laserdisc exclusive! VLP-3147) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (1980 German blue graduated label 15-track vinyl LP, produced in the main by Elvis Costello, matt picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some age yellowing to the edges and a small area of laminate loss along the open edge, the unlaminated back reveals some light creases and the vinyl displays some light hairlines and cosmetic surface scuffs but looks barely played) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (80s German issue 15-track vinyl LP, a Direct Metal Mastered pressing of the 2-tone pioneers debut long player produced by Elvis Costello, glossy picture sleeve) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (Rare 1979 Japanese Toshiba EMI promotional only 16½" x 23" black & white poster issued to promote the album & featuring the album artwork. This poster was never commercially available & was obtained from a Japanese record company executive. The poster itself is in superb condition & free from any rips or tears - Would look incredible framed!) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (UK PAL video featuring Gangsters, Message To You Rudi, Too Much Too Young etc, picture sleeve) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (New UK EMI Millennium reissue 180gram audiophile vinyl LP, heavy duty gatefold picture sleeve + outer PVC cover) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (2002 UK remastered 14-track 2 Tone Records promo CD-R acetate, custom printed disc and picture insert) more...
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