The Specials - The Specials (LP, Album, San) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)

Very nice copy, VPI cleaned. Sleeve has a bit more shelf wear than VG+.
 

Notes:

Black and white labels version with 3 lines of publishing info on side A and 4 lines on side B. Also exists in a slightly different pressing with 2 and 3 lines of publishing on labels: [r=6126951

The USA re-release LP version contains bonus track "Gangsters" (B6), a much shorter (and faster) re-recorded version of "Too Much Too Young", and different cover art.

Gold foil "DEMONSTRATION Not For Sale" stamp may be present on some copies.

The AZ in the matrix/runout is an engineer's stylized mark. The A and Z are intertwined.

℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records
First published by Chrysalis Records Limited in UK 1979
Engineered at TW Studios.

Runouts are etched.

A1. A Message To You Rudy 2:53
A2. Do The Dog 2:09
A3. It's Up To You 3:25
A4. Nite Klub 3:22
A5. Doesn't Make It Alright 3:26
A6. Concrete Jungle 3:18
A7. Too Hot 3:09
B1. Monkey Man 2:45
B2. (Dawning Of A) New Era 2:24
B3. Blank Expression 2:43
B4. Stupid Marriage 3:49
B5. Too Much Too Young 2:16
B6. Gangsters 2:43
B7. Little Bitch 2:31
B8. You're Wondering Now 2:36

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Barcode 0 7558-51265-1
Barcode 0075585126513
Pressing Plant ID S
Matrix / Runout CHR-1265-AS
Matrix / Runout CHR-1265-BS
Matrix / Runout IS CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB E6
Matrix / Runout IS CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB H8
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ A2
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ #3
Matrix / Runout \ S CHR-1265-AS SM-2 AZ CB A 2
Matrix / Runout \ S CHR-1265-BS SM-2 AZ CB A 2
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB D3
Matrix / Runout \S CHR-1265-BS SM-1 AZ CB H2
Matrix / Runout 1S CHR-1265-AS SM-1 AZ CB E2
Matrix / Runout 2S CHR-1265-BS SM-2 AZ CB G1

Record Company Chrysalis Records, Inc.
Engineered At T.W. Studios
Published By Plangent Visions Music Inc.
Published By Melodisc Music Ltd.
Published By Carbert Music, Inc.
Published By Wb Music Corp.
Published By Copyright Control
Marketed By Chrysalis Records Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Chrysalis Records
Copyright (c) Chrysalis Records
Pressed By Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
Lacquer Cut At Allen Zentz Mastering