Orange vinyl. The Specials are a British band formed in 1977 in Coventry, England. They are widely recognized as one of the pioneering bands of the ska revival movement_also known as 2 Tone_which emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The band combined Jamaican ska and rocksteady with punk rock and new wave, creating a distinctive sound that became synonymous with the musical culture of the era. The original lineup of The Specials included Jerry Dammers (keyboards and founder), Terry Hall (vocals), Neville Staple (vocals and percussion), Lynval Golding (guitar and vocals), Roddy Byers (guitar), Horace Panter (bass), and John Bradbury (drums). The group quickly gained popularity with the release of their debut album, *The Specials* (1979), produced by Elvis Costello. This album featured hits such as "A Message to You, Rudy" and "Too Much Too Young," which became anthems of the 2 Tone movement and addressed social and political issues such as unemployment, racism, and youthful disillusionment. In 1981, The Specials released the single "Ghost Town," which topped the British charts and became one of their most iconic songs. The track reflected the climate of social discontent and the deterioration of urban conditions in the UK at the time, serving as a somber and powerful commentary on life in decaying industrial cities.

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Genre

Ska

Format

LP · 1 disc

Release

24-06-2026

Label

Cough/cool

Item-nr

358165

EAN

0602561197252

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In stock · 4 items