A bold and eccentric leap from their debut, More Specials (1980) finds The Specials expanding their 2‑Tone ska roots into lounge pop, muzak‑parody, reggae, and dystopian new‑wave textures — all driven by Jerry Dammers’ increasingly experimental production. The result is one of the most inventive and divisive records of the era, now widely regarded as a cult classic. The 2024 remastered reissue on Two‑Tone / Chrysalis restores the album with upgraded audio and faithfully reproduced artwork.
Track Listing
- Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)
- Man At C & A
- Hey, Little Rich Girl
- Do Nothing
- Pearl’s Cafe
- Sock It To ’Em J.B.
- Stereotypes
- Stereotypes – Pt. 2
- Holiday Fortnight
- I Can’t Stand It
- International Jet Set
- Enjoy Yourself (Reprise)
Features
- 2024 remastered reissue
- Two‑Tone / Chrysalis pressing
- Ska / reggae / 2‑Tone classic
- Includes Rhoda Dakar, Kix Thompson & Paul Heskett
- Faithful reproduction of original artwork
- European pressing
Information
Artist: The Specials
Title: More Specials
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Label: Two‑Tone Records / Chrysalis
Catalogue No.: CHRTTZ 5003 / 0840401701485
Country: Europe
Released: 22 March 2024
Genre: Reggae / Ska / 2‑Tone
Style: Ska / New Wave / 2‑Tone
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Size: 12"
Packaging: Standard sleeve with restored artwork