The Specials – More Specials (Vinyl LP)

The Specials – More Specials is the second album by Coventry band The Specials. It was recorded in summer 1980 at Horizon Studios in Coventry, mixed at Wessex Studios in London and produced by Jerry Dammers and Dave Jordan. In the UK it was released on September 19, 1980 on 2 Tone and reached No. 5 in the album charts; it contains the hits "Stereotypes" and "Do Nothing". The US edition on Chrysalis also includes the single "Rat Race". This copy is a 1980 US pressing with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis / 2 Tone
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US original
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1980
• Genre: Ska, Rock, Reggae
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (co – cut-out corner)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Enjoy Yourself (Sigman/Magidson)
2. Rat Race (Roddy Radiation)
3. Man at C&A (Dammers/Hall)
4. Hey, Little Rich Girl (Byers)
5. Do Nothing (Golding)
6. Pearl's Cafe (Dammers)
7. Sock It to 'Em J.B. (Dunn)

Side B

1. Stereotypes / Stereotypes Part 2 (Dammers/Staple)
2. Holiday Fortnight (Byers)
3. I Can't Stand It (Dammers)
4. International Jet Set (Dammers)
5. Enjoy Yourself (Reprise) (Sigman/Magidson)

Personnel

The Specials: Terry Hall (vocals), Neville Staple (vocals, percussion), Lynval Golding (guitar, backing vocals), Roddy Radiation (guitar), Jerry Dammers (organ, piano), Sir Horace Gentleman (bass), John Bradbury (drums).

Guests: Rico Rodriguez (trombone), Dick Cuthell (flugelhorn, cornet), Rhoda Dakar (vocals on "Pearl's Cafe" and "I Can't Stand It"), Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey and Jane Wiedlin of The Go-Go's (backing vocals). Producers: Jerry Dammers, Dave Jordan; "Sock It to 'Em J.B.": John Bradbury.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
It is a US pressing from the year of release, 1980, on Chrysalis. The UK original came out on 2 Tone and does not include "Rat Race".

What does "co – cut out corner" mean?
In the US, remaindered stock was often marked with a clipped corner, a hole or a notch in the sleeve and sold cheaper ("cut-out"). The record itself is not affected.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG (Very Good) for the sleeve means clear signs of wear such as ring wear, creases or small tears. The sleeve also has the clipped corner. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more records by The Specials?
Yes, for example the single The Specials – Ghost Town / Why? (Vinyl 7", DE Original 1981). More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.