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 Gangsters (1979 Dutch injection moulded wide centred 7" vinyl single, also including The Selecter by The Selecter, unique black & white textured picture sleeve. This example displays a Dutch name annotation to the front of the sleeve and a little wear with some light foxing and the vinyl shows little signs of play) more...
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THE SPECIALS The Specials (1979 Dutch 15-track vinyl debut LP on the blue & white Chrysalis label, produced by Elvis Costello and including A Message To You Rudy and their version of Too Much Too Young. The glossy picture sleeve has some minorage related discolouring while the vinyl remains in a seldom played condition) 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 Stereotype (Rare 1980 Spanish wide centred 7" single, with black & white 2 Tone paper labels. Also features International Jet Set, housed in a unique textured picture sleeve. The cover is Excellent with just a little faint ring wear & the vinyl too grades Excellent with minimal sign of play CHSTT13) 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 Ghost Town (1981 US 2-Tone 3-track 12" vinyl single with a different label design to the UK issue incorporating the Chrysalis logo, featuring the extended version of the title track plus Why? and Saturday Night, Sunday Morning. Housed in a picture sleeve with lyrics to all songs printed on the reverse CDS2525) 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 SPECIALS A Message To You Rudy (1979 Dutch 7" vinyl single with wide centre and 'blue' paper labels, backed with Nite Klub, unique glossy '2-Tone' picture sleeve too! The sleeve shows very little wear and the vinyl is in 'as new' condition) more...
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THE SPECIALS The Specials Singles (1991 UK 16-track CD compilation album including the classic hits Gangsters, Too Much Too Young, Rat Race, Ghost Town, Nelson Mandela and Rudi, A Message To You & more. The disc comes issued in a jewel case with the picture booklet inlay CCD5010) more...
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THE SPECIALS Gangster (1979 Japanese wide centred 7" single with cool Two Tone paper labels, also featuring The Selecter, with die-cut company sleeve & a unique picture/lyric insert. The thin insert shows just a little mild foxing & the vinylis near mint WWR20652) more...
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THE SPECIALS More Specials (90s UK issue of the 1980 11-track LP, the classic second album by the original line-up, housed in a glossy barcoded picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear & the vinyl grades EX/EX- with a few spindle marks toshow play CHRTT5003) 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 SPECIAL AKA Gangsters (1979 UK solid centre 7" single with paper labels & 'GANGSTERS' etched in the run-out groove, a stone cold classic debut '45 that was also a sly dig at their manager Bernie Rhodes, also including The Selecter by The Selecter, 2 Tone company die-cut paper sleeve TT1/2) 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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THE SPECIALS Specials / More Specials (2002 UK 27-track enhanced 2-CD album set featuring their first two album releases: 'Specials' [1979] and 'More Specials' [1980] and includes the classic tracks 'A Message To You Rudy', 'Monkey Man', 'Too Much Too Young', 'Stereotype' & 'Do Nothing', plus the CD-Rom Videos for 'Ghost Town' & 'Rat Race' which can be found on 'More Specials', housed in a picture slipcase) more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Free Nelson Mandela (1983 UK promotional 12" single, with custom studio hand annotated labels sent out for review purposes prior to commercial release, also featuring Break Down The Door - Extended Version. The vinyl is excellentCHSTT1226) 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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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 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. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played CHSTT32)
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THE SPECIALS The Specials (1980 US 15-track vinyl LP, the debut album from the iconic ska band, produced by another musical giant, Elvis Costello. This issue includes the bonus track 'Gangsters' & has an alternate picture sleeve to the UK edition. The sleeve shows some light shelfwear with a little discolouration in places but the vinyl is flawless. A nice copy at an advantageous price CHR1265) more...
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THE SPECIALS Specials (2009 US issue 14-track limited edition Capitol label remastered LP of the 1979 album pressed on audiophile quality 180 Gram Vinyl, produced by Elvis Costello and including A Message To You Rudy and the original version of Too Much Too Young. Housed in a full colour picture sleeve and still sealed with the black & gold 'Capitol Vaults' sticker on the front) more...
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THE SPECIAL AKA Free Nelson Mandela (1984 US Chrysalis 3-track 12" vinyl single, features Club Mix, Instrumental Mix and LP Version, plain die-cut sleeve which is still factory sealed from new 4V942793) 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 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 Greeting Card (1980s UK textured full-colour 15.5cm x 20.5cm Rock Art Print card featuring a fantastic illustration of the band by Brendan McCarthy, who as well as being one of the early illustrators for Judge Dredd, went on to be co-writer & designer for Mad Max: Fury Road. The card has no message inside, making it perfect for any occasion for which you wish to light up a Specials fan's day. These cards were produced for The Rock Art Shop Ltd London and are new old stock more...
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THE SPECIALS Japan Tour 2017 (A pair of official 2017 Japanese handbill flyers promoting their four-date tour of Japan with performances in Osaka, Aichi and Tokyo, between 21st & 24th March 2017. Each measuring approximately 10-inches x 7-inchesand featuring the classic 2-Tone black & white design, with all venue and date information listed below. The second handbill was issued at a slightly later date and contains additional text following the announcement that the Tokyo Ska Paradis more...
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THE SPECIALS Do Nothing (1980 French injection moulded 7" single, also including Maggie's Farm [featuring Rico]. The picture sleeve shows some light foxing with age & the vinyl is Excellent & appears barely played CHSTT16) more...
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THE SPECIALS The Specials (Rare 2015 UK limited edition 14-track remastered LP issue of their classic 1979 debut album pressed on 180gram Heavyweight White Vinyl, including the hits A Message To You Rudy, Monkey Man and Too Much Too Young. Housed in a hype-stickered picture sleeve. This copy remains in near 'as new' condition CDLTTX5001) more...
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THE SPECIALS More Specials (1980 Canadian 12-track LP, picture sleeve with 'Ultra Stereo' flash & lyric inner. Much underrated second effort by Coventry's finest - out goes the ska & in comes the Morricone, lounge muzak & soul influences. Alsoincludes the bonus stand alone single, Rat Race. The sleeve, which shows only light wear, is the same photo given away as a poster with initial copies of the UK release &, unlike the UK version, includes a full lyric inner & different 2-Tone labe more...
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