The SpecialsThe Specials

Label:

Chrysalis – CHS 41265

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Reissue

Country:

Canada

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Ska

Tracklist

A1 A Message To You Rudy
Lyrics By, Music ByR. Thompson*
2:53
A2 Do The Dog
Arranged ByJerry Dammers
Lyrics By, Music ByR. Thomas*
2:09
A3 It's Up To You
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
3:25
A4 Nite Klub
Backing VocalsChrissie Hynde
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
3:22
A5 Doesn't Make It Alright
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
Written-ByM. Harrison*
3:26
A6 Concrete Jungle
Lyrics By, Music ByRoddy Radiation
3:18
A7 Too Hot
Lyrics By, Music ByC. Campbell*
3:09
B1 Monkey Man
Lyrics By, Music ByHibbert*
2:45
B2 (Dawning Of A) New Era
Lyrics By, Music ByJ. Dammers*
2:24
B3 Blank Expression
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
2:43
B4 Stupid Marriage
Lyrics By, Music ByNeville Staple
3:49
B5 Too Much Too Young
Lyrics By, Music ByL. Charmers*
2:16
B6 Gangsters
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
2:43
B7 Little Bitch
Lyrics By, Music ByJerry Dammers
2:31
B8 You're Wondering Now
Lyrics By, Music ByClement Seymour*
2:36

Companies, etc.

  • Marketed ByChrysalis Records Ltd.
  • Manufactured ByMCA Records (Canada)
  • Distributed ByMCA Records (Canada)
  • Copyright ©Chrysalis Records
  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Chrysalis Records
  • Published ByPlangent Visions Music Inc.
  • Published ByR. & B. Music
  • Published ByWarner Bros. Music
  • Published ByMelodisc Music Ltd.
  • Published ByCopyright Control
  • Recorded AtT.W. Studios
  • Lacquer Cut AtThe Lacquer Channel Limited
  • Pressed ByCinram

Credits

  • BassHorace*
  • Design [Sleeve]Chalkie Davies
  • DrumsBrad*
  • EngineerDave Jordan
  • GuitarRoddy*
  • HornsRico Rodriguez
  • Layout [Consolidation]Trigger (28)
  • OrganJerry*
  • ProducerThe Specials (tracks: B6)
  • VocalsTerry*

Notes

All tracks published by Plangent Visions Music Inc. except A1 by R And B Music Ltd., A2 by WB Music Corp. (ASCAP). A7 by Melodisc Music Ltd. and B8 by Copyright Control.

Catalog number on back cover and spine: CHM-41265
Catalog number on labels: CHS 41265
"Previously Released As CHS-41265" printed under new catalog number on back cover.

White labels with pink stylized butterfly (not the two-tone custom labels used for most original Canadian releases).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Other (A Side Label): CHS 41265 A
  • Other (B Side Label): CHS 41265 B
  • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): CHS C̶H̶R̶ 41265-A [̶b̶u̶l̶l̶s̶e̶y̶e̶ s̶y̶m̶b̶o̶l̶]̶ TLC-A CR CINRAM
  • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): CHS C̶H̶R̶ 41265-B [bullseye symbol] TLC-A CR

Other Versions (5 of 185)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
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Specials (LP, Album) Two-Tone Records CDL TT 5001, CDL TT5001 UK 1979
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Specials (LP, Album, Stereo) Chrysalis 6307 687 1979
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The Specials (LP, Album, Stereo) Chrysalis 511265, 51.1265 Europe 1979
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The Specials (LP, Album) Chrysalis CDL 1265 Sweden 1979
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Specials (LP, Album) Chrysalis L 37121, CDL TT 5001 Australia 1979

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  • Stuntman_LowTide's avatar
    So is this a 1980 pressing? What do we think
    • BananaCam's avatar
      BananaCam
      Edited 7 years ago
      Such a classic record. Recently picked this up used and instantly brought me back to my younger punk days.

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