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:

1. A Message to You Rudy – Dandy Livingstone
2. Do the Dog – Rufus Thomas
3. It’s Up to You – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
4. Nite Klub – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
5. Doesn’t Make It Alright – Jerry Dammers, Dave Goldberg, Mark Harrison
6. Concrete Jungle – Roddy Byers
7. Too Hot – Cecil Campbell
8. Monkey Man – Toots Hibbert
9. (Dawning of A) New Era – Jerry Dammers
10. Blank Expression – Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, Neville Staple, Lynval Golding, Roddy Radiation, Horace Panter, John Bradbury
11. Stupid Marriage – Jerry Dammers, Mark Harrison, Neville Staple, Cecil Campbell
12. Too Much Too Young – Jerry Dammers, acknowledgement to Lloyd Charmers
13. Little Bitch – Jerry Dammers)
14. You’re Wondering Now – Clement Seymour