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 inDecember 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 t more...
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THE SPECIALS Too Much Too Young EP (Rare original 1980 UK Trident Recording Studios double-sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer for the 5-track EP, also including Guns Of Navarone, Longshot Kick The Bucket, Liquidator & Skinhead Moonstomp, generic studio label with handwritten song titles, plain die-cut paper sleeve. This acetate is one of a mere handful that would have been manufactured for reference purposes only and shows just a handful of faint scuffs on the playing surfa 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. Although open, this is a Near Mint copy!) more...
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THE SPECIALS Encore (2019 UK 10-track LP pressed on black heavyweight vinyl - the eighth studio album by the English ska revival band and their first new music for twenty-seven years to feature founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter, the first time this line-up have recorded new material together since the band's 1981 No.1 single Ghost Town. Housed in an embossed picture sleeve with 4-page 12" fold-out insert including lyrics and photos. Both sl more...
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THE SPECIALS The Best Of The Specials (2019 UK/EU issue 21-track double LP, a best of compilation from one of the UK's most celebrated 2 tone groups, originally released in 2008. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve, this example remains factory sealed) more...
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THE SPECIALS Protest Songs (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 December2022. 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 & more...
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RHODA with THE SPECIAL AKA The Boiler (Rare original 1980 UK PRT Studios double-sided 7" metal based methyl cellulose lacquer for the single release, also including 'Theme From The Boiler' which is titled 'Instrumental' on the label, generic studio label with handwritten Artist ['Rhoda'] & song titles, plain die-cut paper sleeve. This acetate is one of a mere handful that would have been manufactured for reference purposes only and shows just faint scuffs & spots of cosmetic wear o more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (Portuguese Chrysalis 14-track vinyl LP produced by Elvis Costello, including A Message To You Rudy, Too Much Too Young and It Doesn't Make It Alright. The labels have Portuguese text and English tracklisting, housed in a picture sleeve. The vinyl and sleeve are in excellent condition) more...
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THE SPECIALS Encore (2019 UK 10-track LP pressed on black heavyweight vinyl - the eighth studio album by the English ska revival band and their first new music for twenty-seven years to feature founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter, the first time this line-up have recorded new material together since the band's 1981 No.1 single Ghost Town. Housed in an artist name-embossed picture sleeve with 4-page 12" fold-out insert including lyrics, photos more...
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THE SPECIALS Encore (Autographed 2019 UK 10-track Black Vinyl LP, the eighth studio album by the English ska revival band and their first new music for 37 years to feature founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter, the first time this line-up have recorded new material together since the band's 1981 No.1 single Ghost Town; within an artist name-embossed picture sleeve with lyric insert and download card. This example remains in a 'near as new' cond more...
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THE SPECIALS The Specials (2008 issue US manufactured UK issue limited edition 15-track LP pressed on audiophile quality 180gram Vinyl and issued as part of the 'From The Capitol Vaults' series - Originally released in 1979, the Specials' debut album features the classic hits 'A Message To You Rudy', 'Monkey Man' & 'Too Much Too Young', presented in sealed & stickered picture sleeve) more...
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THE SPECIALS More... Or Less - The Specials Live (2012 UK 26-track double vinyl LP featuring a collection of live tracks recorded at different venues in Europe and the UK during their 2011 tour, housed in a sealed gatefold picture sleeve) more...
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SPECIALS The Specials (Rare 1979 Japanese 14-track black & white Chrysalis label promotional sample issue vinyl LP for the classic debut album, housed in a glossy picture sleeve complete with fold-out lyric insert and original matching obi-strip.The obi on this copy has a small tear but is otherwise in MINT unplayed condition WWS-81288) more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (1984 UK 2-track 12" single featuring the Extended Version plus Can't Get A Break - Extended Version. Housed in picture sleeve which has very little wear with the vinyl in near mintcondition CHSTT1227) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials - Sealed (1989 Japanese 14-track promotional sample CD album - a great copy of band's debut album, originally released in 1979, featuring the classic tracks A Message To You Rudy, Monkey Man and Concrete Jungle. Issued in apromo-stickered picture sleeve with fold-out lyric insert & obi-strip - sealed CP21-6058) more...
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THE SPECIALS Stereotype (1980 German pressed wide centred 7" vinyl single with paper 2-Tone labels, also including International Jet Set, and comes housed in the unique titled paper sleeve. THere is just a little evidence of shelfwear to the sleeve however, the vinyl remains in barely played) more...
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THE SPECIALS The First Album (Rare 1980 Japanese Toshiba-EMI promotional only 33" x 23" black & white poster featuring the album artwork with tracklisting text in white on the left. This poster was never commercially available & was obtained froma 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 (1979 first UK issue 14-track LP produced by Elvis Costello, including A Message To You Rudy & the original version of Too Much Too Young, housed in the original front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl looks barely played. A classic 2-Tone record that should be in every collection! CDLTT5001) more...
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SPECIALS Ghost Town (1981 UK 2-Tone label 3-track 12" vinyl single including the Extended Version plus Why? and Friday Night Saturday Morning. Housed in a matt picture sleeve with lyrics to all 3 tracks printed on the reverse. The sleeve has onlya few light storage marks and the vinyl with just a few light signs of play remain in excellent condition CHSTT1217) 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 Live At The Moonlight Club (Official 2009 UK EMI 10-track promotional CD-R acetate album of this gig in May 1979 which was said to have been secretly recorded by Decca Records, who had an office next door to the famous Moonlight Clubin Hampstead, London, but the album never actually materialised at the time for reasons unknown. Whatever its origins there is no doubting that it captures the band in top form and is a great example of a sound that was to quickly take the na more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Gangsters (Original 1979 UK solid centre AA-Side 7" single, with 'A PORKY PRIME CUT' etched in the run-out grooves on both sides - Do debut singles get any better than this? Backed with 'The Selecter' by The Selecter, this copycomes housed in a plain die-cut sleeve. The vinyl is Excellent with minimal signs of play TT1/2) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials - Deluxe Edition (2015 UK 29-track double CD set containing a digitally remastered version of their 1979 debut album which was produced by Elvis Costello, along with a collection of bonus recordings including the Too Much Too Young EP and a live performance recorded in at the Paris Theatre in December 1979; fold-out digipak picture sleeve with booklet) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (1999 UK 'The Millennium Vinyl Collection' 14-track LP pressed on audiophile qualtity 180 gram Vinyl, their 1979 debut album produced by Elvis Costello, including A Message To You Rudy and Too Much Too Young. Housed in a heavy duty glossy picture sleeve. This copy remains in stunning near as new condition) more...
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THE SPECIALS Too Much Too Young EP (Autographed 1980 UK 5-track 7" vinyl EP, front laminated picture sleeve. This item was signed by three of the founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter during an in-store signing for their Encore album. The sleeve is boldly signed by Terry, Lynval and Horace across the reverse in black marker pen. Looks stunning and ideal to frame & display CHSTT7) more...
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THE SPECIALS Ghost Town (Autographed 1980 UK 3-track 7" vinyl single, front laminated picture sleeve. This item was signed by three of the founding members Terry Hall, Lynval Golding and Horace Panter during an in-store signing for theirEncore album. The sleeve is boldly signed by Terry, Lynval and Horace across the front in black marker pen. Looks stunning and ideal to frame & display CHSTT17) more...
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THE SPECIALS The Special A.K.A. Live (1980 Japanese 5-track promo sample 12" vinyl EP, featuring Too Much Too Young & versions of Guns Of Navarone, Longshot Kick The Bucket, Liquidator & Skinhead Moonstomp, recorded live at London's Lyceum & Tiffany's in Coventry in November 1979, picture sleeve with illustrated Japanese/lyric insert & promotional stickered obi-strip WWS-10002) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (1979 UK first press 14-track debut LP produced by Elvis Costello, including A Message To You Rudy & the original version of Too Much Too Young. Comes housed in the original front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear & the vinyl is clean & grades Excellent with little play. A classic 2-Tone record that should be in every collection! CDLTT5001) more...
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THE SPECIALS More Specials (Limited Edition 1980 UK 11-track LP on 2-Tone, complete with the bonus 7" vinyl single featuring Braggin' & Tryin' Not To Lie & Rude Boys Outta Jail [Version] & the rare fold-out colour poster, housed in a front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with just a minor spot of edge wear or very faint foxing. The LP vinyl is clean & in Excellent condition with few signs of play whilst the 7" vinyl is clean & grades VG+ with a few light paper more...
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THE SPECIALS Live At The Moonlight Club (2017 UK issue of their 1992 10-track CD album which was recorded live at the Moonlight Club, London in May 1979 on the eve of the British General Election that brought Margaret Thatcher to power. The disc is UNPLAYED housed in the digipak picture sleeve which remains sealed within its original shrinkwrap CRTT1047) more...
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