---
product_id: 113155843
title: "Best Of The Specials"
brand: "the specials"
price: "VT18118"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/113155843-best-of-the-specials
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Best Of The Specials

**Brand:** the specials
**Price:** VT18118
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Best Of The Specials by the specials
- **How much does it cost?** VT18118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/113155843-best-of-the-specials)

## Best For

- the specials enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted the specials brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Description

The 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 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, made available on heavyweight 180g vinyl for the first time.

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

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    Correction/Update to a Previous Review
  

*by W***Y on Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2022*

This is an update/correction for a previously scathing review I left regarding this record. I previewed the record after returning from a very long trip and must've been more tired than I thought. I got confused when looking at the labels, which all show the manufacturer's label: "2-Tone", and thought I had been sent 2 records with all 4 sides being Side 2's. We don't need to go into whatever state I was in at that time. Let's just say I was wrong. I received a perfectly good record. It sounds great and is a great collection of music. With apologies to the seller, I revise my rating to 5 stars.

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    Greatest Compilation!!
  

*by J***S on Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2021*

If you love The Specials like I do this 180 gr version has the best songs. I think it sounds amazing!

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    Fantastic!!!
  

*by J***R on Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2020*

Always one of my favorite bands, but this is a bonus sized set of all the known catalog on vinyl. Thrilled to have found it!

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*