On October 19, 1979, “2 Tone” label released the self-titled, debut Specials (The) album. It was recorded in 1979, at “TV Studios” in London, and was produced by Elvis Costello.
Personnel:
- Terry Hall – vocals
- Neville Staple – vocals
- Lynval Golding – rhythm guitar, harmonica, vocals
- Roddy Radiation (Roderick Byers) – vocals, lead guitar
- Jerry Dammers – keyboards, arrangements
- Horace Panter – bass guitar
- John Bradbury – drums
- Rico Rodriguez – trombone
- Dick Cuthell – horns
- Chrissie Hynde – vocals
- Dave Jordan – engineer
- Carol Starr, Chalkie Davies – design
Track listing:
- A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
- Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
- It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
- Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
- Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
- Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
- (Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
- Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
- Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
- Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
- Little Bitch – Jerry Dammers)
- You’re Wondering Now – Clement Seymour
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