The SpecialsSingles

Label:

Two-Tone Records – CDP 3218232

Format:

CD , Compilation, Reissue

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Rocksteady

Tracklist

1 The Specials Gangsters
Written-ByHall*
2:48
2 The Specials Rudi, A Message To You
Written-ByR Thompson*
2:54
3 The Specials Nite Klub
Backing VocalsChrissie Hynde
Written-ByHall*
3:12
4 The Specials Too Much Too Young
Written-ByDammers*
2:05
5 The Specials Guns Of Navarone
Written-ByThompkin*
2:20
6 The Specials Rat Race
Written-ByRoddy Radiation
3:09
7 The Specials Stereotype
Written-ByDammers*
3:49
8 The Specials International Jet Set
Written-ByDammers*
4:12
9 The Specials Do Nothing
Written-ByGolding*
3:51
10 The Specials Ghost Town
FlutePaul Heskett
Written-ByDammers*
5:58
11 The Specials Why?
Written-ByGolding*
3:55
12 The Specials Friday Night, Saturday Morning
Written-ByHall*
3:34
13 The Special AKA War Crimes
ViolinNick Parker (2)
Written-ByDammers*
4:00
14 The Special AKA Racist Friend
Written-ByBradbury*
3:46
15 The Special AKA Nelson Mandela
Backing VocalsRanking Roger
SaxophoneAndy Aderinto
Written-ByDammers*
4:34
16 The Special AKA (What I Like Most About You Is Your) Girlfriend
Lead VocalsJerry Dammers
Written-ByDammers*
4:03

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Chrysalis Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©Chrysalis Records Ltd.
  • Distributed ByEMI
  • Designed AtBouncing Ball Design
  • Marketed ByDover Records Ltd.
  • Pressed ByOptimal Media Production – A850683

Credits

  • BassHorace Panter (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • DrumsJohn Bradbury
  • GuitarRoddy Radiation (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Guitar, Backing VocalsLynval Golding (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • KeyboardsJerry Dammers (tracks: 13 to 16)
  • Organ, PianoJerry Dammers (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Sleeve [Sleeve Design]Teflon (8)
  • TromboneRico Rodriguez (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 8 to 11)
  • TrumpetDick Cuthell (tracks: 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14 to 16)
  • VocalsTerry Hall (tracks: 1 to 12)
  • Vocals, PercussionNeville Staple (tracks: 1 to 12)

Notes

Standard jewel case with black tray and 12 page credits and photos booklet.

Manufactured in the EU on disc.
Manufactured in the UK on rear cover.

Sleeve design executed by Dammers/Teflon/Mabey at Bouncing Ball.

Track 10 is the extended version, but not mentioned as such on the release itself.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 094632 182326
  • Barcode (Scanned): 094632182326
  • Label Code: LC 1626
  • Price Code: PM520
  • Other: D1C564
  • Matrix / Runout (all variants): 3218232 A850683-1 manufactured by optimal media production
  • Mastering SID Code (variant 1): ifpi L573
  • Mould SID Code (variant 1): IFPI 9707
  • Mastering SID Code (variant 2): ifpi L572
  • Mould SID Code (variant 2): IFPI 9703
  • Mastering SID Code (variant 3): ifpi L573
  • Mould SID Code (variant 3): IFPI 9709
  • Mastering SID Code (variant 4): ifpi L573
  • Mould SID Code (variant 4): IFPI 9710
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 5): ifpi L572
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 5): IFPI 9718
  • Mastering SID Code (Variant 6): ifpi L573
  • Mould SID Code (Variant 6): IFPI 9726

Other Versions (5 of 43)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation, Remastered) Chrysalis F2 21823 US 1991
New Submission
The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation, Club Edition) Chrysalis F2 21823 Canada 1991
Singles (LP, Compilation) Two-Tone Records CHR TT 5010, 3218231 UK 1991
New Submission
The Singles (Cassette, Compilation, Chromdioxide) Chrysalis ZCHRTT 5010, 3218234 UK 1991
New Submission
The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation) Chrysalis F2 21823 Canada 1991

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