The SpecialsThe Best Of The Specials

Label:

Two-Tone Records – 5060516092260

Format:

2 x Vinyl , LP, Compilation, Stereo

Country:

Europe

Released:

Genre:

Reggae

Style:

Ska

Tracklist

A1 The Special A.K.A.* Gangsters
ProducerThe Special A.K.A.*
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
2:48
A2 Rico* A Message To You Rudy
EngineerDave Jordan
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByR. Thompson*
2:53
A3 The Specials Nite Klub (Album Version)
EngineerDave Jordan
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByThe Specials
3:23
A4 The Specials Concrete Jungle
EngineerDave Jordan
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByR. Radiation*
3:19
A5 The Special A.K.A.* Too Much Too Young (Live)
ProducerJerry Dammers
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
Written-By [ack. to]L. Chalmers*
2:06
B1 The Specials Blank Expression
EngineerDave Jordan
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByThe Specials
2:42
B2 The Specials Doesn't Make It Alright
EngineerDave Jordan
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
3:25
B3 The Specials Rude Buoys Outa Jail
ProducerDave Jordan
Written-ByH. Gentleman*
2:39
B4 The Specials Rat Race
ProducerDave Jordan
Written-ByR. Radiation*
3:10
B5 The Specials Man At C&A
ProducerJerry Dammers
Written-ByT. Hall*
3:36
C1 The Ice Rink String Sounds Do Nothing (Single Version)
ProducerDave Jordan
Written-ByL. Golding*
3:41
C2a The Specials Stereotypes
EngineerJeremy (The Blade) Allom*
ProducerJerry Dammers
Producer, EngineerDave Jordan
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
7:24
C2b The Specials Stereotypes Pt 2
EngineerJeremy (The Blade) Allom*
ProducerJerry Dammers
Producer, EngineerDave Jordan
Written-ByN. Staples*
C3 The Specials International Jet Set (Album Version)
EngineerJeremy (The Blade) Allom*
ProducerJerry Dammers
Producer, EngineerDave Jordan
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
5:37
C4 The Specials Friday Night, Saturday Morning
EngineerJ. Rivers*
ProducerJohn Collins
Written-ByT. Hall*
3:34
C5 The Specials Why?
EngineerJ. Rivers*
ProducerJohn Collins
Written-ByL. Golding*
2:56
D1 The Specials Ghost Town (Full Version)
EngineerJ. Rivers*
ProducerJohn Collins
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
6:01
D2 The Special AKA What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (Album Version)
Mixed ByJeremy Green
ProducerDick Cuthell
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
4:50
D3 The Special AKA Racist Friend (Single Version)
Engineer [Executive]Dick Cuthell
Producer, Arranged ByJerry Dammers
Written-ByJ. Bradbury*
4:02
D4 The Special AKA War Crimes (The Crime Remains The Same) (Single Version)
Engineer [Executive]Dick Cuthell
Producer, Arranged ByJerry Dammers
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
4:03
D5 The Special AKA Nelson Mandela (Album Version)
ProducerElvis Costello
Written-ByJ. Dammers*
4:15

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Chrysalis Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Chrysalis Records Ltd.
  • Published ByPlangent Visions Music Ltd.
  • Published ByCarlin Music Corp.
  • Engineered AtT.W. Studios
  • Engineered AtWoodbine Studios

Notes

On cover:
℗2008 Chrysalis Records Limited
©2019 Chrysalis Records Limited
Made in

On labels:
©2019 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
℗2008 Chrysalis Records Ltd.

180g Vinyl
With two glossy card inner sleeves

Tracks B5,C2,C3 are 'A Jerry Dammers & Dave Jordan Production'

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 5060516092260
  • Rights Society: GEMA/MS
  • Label Code: LC2099
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side A & B): CRTTVX1143-1
  • Matrix / Runout (Label side C & D): CRTTVX1143-2
  • Matrix / Runout (A-Side runout): CRTTVX1143-A 1 BI 47655-01 A1 ALCHEMY
  • Matrix / Runout (B-Side runout): CRTTVX1143-B 1 BI 47655-01 B1
  • Matrix / Runout (C-Side runout): CRTTVX1143-C 1 BI 47655-02 C1
  • Matrix / Runout (D-Side runout): CRTTVX1143-D 1 BI 47655-02 D1

Other Versions (5 of 14)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
Recently Edited
The Best Of The Specials (CDr, Compilation) EMI none Europe 2003
Recently Edited
The Best Of The Specials (CD, Compilation, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, Stereo) EMI CHRTV 20082, 50999 520398 2 9, 5099952039829 Europe 2008
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The Best Of The Specials (CDr, Compilation, Promo, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, Promo) Chrysalis none Europe 2008
New Submission
The Best Of The Specials (CD, Compilation, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, NTSC, Stereo) EMI TO-70513 Japan 2008
New Submission
The Best Of The Specials (CD, Compilation, Remastered, DVD, DVD-Video, PAL, Stereo) EMI CHRTV 20082, 50999 520398 2 9, 5099952039829 Europe 2008

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Reviews

  • bubcentral's avatar
    bubcentral
    There is a newer (2021) pressing of this double lp with no picture on the front cover.
    However, be warned there's a batch of these that are faulty and some tracks skip. It's been reported. So obviously check your copy after buying.
    • PatricksVinyl's avatar
      PatricksVinyl
      Absolutely great pressing and clear sound with dynamic highs & lows. I'm very happy with this release and high quality pressing!
      • Noise_Noise_Noise's avatar
        Fantastic sound on this one and a great collection of songs - top notch pressing.

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