In June 1984, “2 Tone Records” label released “In the Studio” the third Specials AKA (The) (The Specials) album. It was recorded 1983 – 1984, and was produced by Jerry Dammers.

Personnel:

• Stan Campbell – vocals
• Rhoda Dakar– vocals
• John Shipley – lead guitar
• Roddy Radiation – vocals, lead guitar
• Jerry Dammers– vocals, organ, piano
• Gary McManus – bass guitar
• Horace Panter– bass guitar
• John Bradbury– drums
• Edgio Newton – vocals, percussion
• Nigel Reeve – saxophone
• Dick Cuthell– flugelhorn
• Claudia Fontaine– backing vocals
• Caron Wheeler– backing vocals
• David Storey – design
• Adrian Thrills – sleeve notes

Track listing:

All tracks by Jerry Dammers except where noted.

1. Bright Lights – John Bradbury, Stan Campbell, Dick Cuthell, Jerry Dammers
2. The Lonely Crowd – Stan Campbell, Jerry Dammers, John Shipley
3. What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend
4. Housebound
5. Night on the Tiles – Jerry Dammers, John Shipley
6. (Free) Nelson Mandela
7. War Crimes
8. Racist Friend – John Bradbury, Dick Cuthell, Jerry Dammers
9. Alcohol
10. Break Down the Door – John Bradbury, Dick Cuthell, Jerry Dammers