{"product_id":"the-specials-best-of-the-specials-cd","title":"The Specials - Best Of The Specials CD","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Specials are one of the defining bands of the late 70’s\/early 80’s along with Jerry Dammers iconic label Two Tone Records. Originally formed in 1977, as The Coventry Automatics, The Specials combined Jamaican ska and Rocksteady, mixed with the energy of punk they launched a whole Ska Revival. They also helped fellow likeminded bands such as Madness, The Beat, The Selecter to release their first singles. The Specials released ‘Gangsters’ as their first single in the summer of ’79, quickly releasing the classic singles A Message To You Rudy, Do Nothing and Rat Race. They released their debut album ‘Specials’ in 1979, followed by ‘More Specials’ in 1980. During this time, the band has two UK Number One singles, a live version of ‘Too Much Too Young’ from ‘The Special AKA Live EP’ and the unforgettable ‘Ghost Town’ in the summer of 1981. Jerry Dammers continued as The Special AKA following the departure of band members in late 1981, releasing their third album ‘In The Studio’ which included the iconic single ‘Nelson Mandela’. This 20 track compilation collects all their key singles and album tracks, along with a DVD compilation of their promo video clip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGangsters - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Message to You Rudy - Specials the \/ Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNite Klub - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete Jungle - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Much Too Young - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank Expression - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoesn't Make It Alright - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRude Boys Outta Jail - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRat Race - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan at C ; a - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Nothing - Specials the \/ Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStereotype \/ Stereotype [Part 2] - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternational Jet Set - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriday Night Saturday Morning - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy? (Edit) - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhost Town (Full Version) - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacist Friend - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGangsters - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Message to You Rudy - Specials the \/ Rico\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo Much Too Young - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRat Race - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo Nothing - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGhost Town - Specials the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBright Lights - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonely Crowd - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHouse Bound - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRacist Friend - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar Crimes (The Crime Remains the Same) - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNelson Mandela - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak Down the Door - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend - Special Aka the\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Alliance Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46921167044865,"sku":"5099952039829","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0776\/9063\/4497\/files\/3599889-2570160.jpg?v=1763173405","url":"https:\/\/factoryrecords.com\/products\/the-specials-best-of-the-specials-cd","provider":"Factory Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}