The Specials - The Best Of The Specials Mp3
Tracklist
| 1 | –The Specials | Doesn't Make It AlrightEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – D. Goldberg, J. DammersWritten-By [Uncredited] – Mark Harrison | 3:25 |
| 2 | –The Specials | Rat RaceProducer – Dave JordanWritten-By – R. Radiation | 3:10 |
| 3 | –The Special A.K.A. | GangstersProducer – The Special A.K.A.Written-By – J. Dammers | 2:48 |
| 4 | –The Special AKA | Nelson MandelaFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:05 |
| 5 | –The Special AKA | War CrimesFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:02 |
| 6 | –The Special AKA | Racist FriendFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – D. Cuthell, J. Dammers, J. Bradbury | 3:29 |
| 7 | –The Special AKA | AlcoholFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:56 |
| 8 | –The Special AKA | The Lonely CrowdFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers, J. Shipley, S. Campbell | 3:52 |
| 9 | –The Specials | Do NothingWritten-By – L. Golding | 3:20 |
| 10 | –The Special AKA | GangstersFilm Director – Keef Written-By – J. Dammers | 2:54 |
| 11 | –The Specials | Friday Night, Saturday MorningEngineer – J. RiversProducer – John CollinsWritten-By – T. Hall | 3:34 |
| 12 | –The Specials | International Jet Set (Album Version)Engineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) AllomProducer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers | 5:37 |
| 13 | On DVD | ||
| 14 | –The Specials | Blank ExpressionEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers, The Specials | 2:42 |
| 15 | –The Specials | Concrete JungleEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – R. Radiation | 3:19 |
| 16 | –The Specials Featuring Rico | A Message To You RudyFilm Director – Martin Baker Written-By – R. Thompson | 2:46 |
| 17 | –The Specials | Rat RaceFilm Director – Martin Baker Written-By – R. Radiation | 3:10 |
| 18 | –The Special AKA | Too Much Too Young (Live)Film Director – Martin Baker Written-By – J. Dammers, The Specials | 2:05 |
| 19 | –The Specials | Ghost Town (Full Version)Engineer – J. RiversProducer – John CollinsWritten-By – J. Dammers | 6:01 |
| 20 | –The Specials | Rude Boys Outa JailProducer – Dave JordanWritten-By – L. Golding, N. Staples, H. Gentleman | 2:39 |
| 21 | –The Specials | Why?Engineer – J. RiversProducer – John CollinsWritten-By – L. Golding | 2:56 |
| 22 | –The Specials Feat. Rico | A Message To You RudyEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – R. Thompson | 2:53 |
| 23 | –The Special A.K.A. | Too Much Too Young (Live)Producer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. DammersWritten-By [Ack. To] – L. Chalmers | 2:06 |
| 24 | On CD | ||
| 25 | –The Special AKA | War Crimes (The Crime Remains The Same) (Single Version)Engineer [Executive] – Dick CuthellProducer, Arranged By – Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:03 |
| 26 | –The Specials | Ghost TownFilm Director – Barney BubblesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 3:40 |
| 27 | –The Special AKA | Break Down The DoorFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers, J. Bradbury, S. Campbell | 2:51 |
| 28 | –The Special AKA | Racist Friend (Single Version)Engineer [Executive] – Dick CuthellProducer, Arranged By – Jerry DammersWritten-By – D. Cuthell, J. Dammers, J. Bradbury | 4:02 |
| 29 | On Film | ||
| 30 | –The Specials | Enjoy Yourself (It's Later Than You Think) (Live)Written-By – Sigman, Madison | 3:57 |
| 31 | –The Special AKA | Nelson Mandela (Album Version)Producer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:15 |
| 32 | –The Special AKA | HouseboundFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:15 |
| 33 | –The Specials | Stereotypes/Stereotypes Pt 2Engineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) AllomProducer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By [Stereotypes Pt 2] – N. StaplesWritten-By [Stereotypes] – J. Dammers | 7:24 |
| 34 | –The Specials | Nite Klub (Album Version)Backing Vocals – Chrissie HyndeEngineer – Dave JordanProducer – Elvis CostelloWritten-By – J. Dammers, The Specials | 3:23 |
| 35 | –The Special AKA | What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (Album Version)Mixed By – Jeremy GreenProducer – Dick CuthellWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:50 |
| 36 | On Video | ||
| 37 | –The Specials | Man At C&AEngineer – Dave Jordan, Jeremy (The Blade) AllomProducer – Dave Jordan, Jerry DammersWritten-By – J. Dammers, T. Hall | 3:36 |
| 38 | –The Specials Feat. Rico With The Ice Rink String Sounds | Do Nothing (Single Version)Producer – Dave JordanWritten-By – L. Golding | 3:41 |
| 39 | –The Special AKA | Bright LightsFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – D. Cuthell, J. Dammers, J. Bradbury, S. Campbell | 3:45 |
| 40 | –The Special AKA | What I Like Most About You Is Your GirlfriendFilm Director – Jeff BaynesWritten-By – J. Dammers | 4:29 |
Versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RP2-544795 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp) | Chrysalis, Two-Tone Records | RP2-544795 | US | 2014 |
| TOCP-70513 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp, RM + DVD-V, NTSC) | Chrysalis, EMI | TOCP-70513 | Japan | 2008 |
| none | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CDr, Comp) | EMI | none | Europe | 2003 |
| CRTTVX1143 | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (2xLP, Comp) | Two-Tone Records | CRTTVX1143 | Europe | 2019 |
| none | The Specials | The Best Of The Specials (CD, Comp, Promo + DVD-V, Promo, PAL) | Chrysalis | none | Europe | 2008 |
Credits
- Compiled By – Jerry Dammers, Nigel Reeve
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordinated By, With A Nod To] – Rob Owen
- Coordinator [Project Co-ordinated By] – Jo Brooks, Nigel Reeve
- Design – Darren Evans , The Red Room
- Mastered By – Jerry Dammers, Sean Magee
- Producer [Dvd Produced By] – Abbey Road Interactive
- Technician [Audio For Dvd Resynching] – Andy Walter
Notes
"Rude Boys Outa Jail" is titled on CD as "Rude Buoys Outa Jail"
Mastered at Abbey Road Studios, London, November 2002.
CD-1 Single released 28th July, 1979 on 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 1 ℗ 1979
CD-2 Single released 27th October, 1979 on 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 5 Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-3, CD-4, CD-6, CD-7 Taken from the album Specials Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-5 Single released on 26th January, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT7 ℗ 1980
CD-8, CD-9 Single released on 24th May, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 11 ℗ 1980
CD-10, CD-12, CD-13 Taken from the album More Specials Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-11 Single released on 13th December, 1980 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 16 ℗ 1980
CD-14 to CD-16 Single releaed on 20th June, 1981 2 Tone Chatalogue number CHS TT 17 ℗ 1981
CD-17, CD-20 Taken from the album In The Studio Digital remaster ℗ 2002
CD-18 Single released on 3rd September, 1983 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 25 ℗ 1983
CD-19 Single released on 22nd November, 1982 2 Tone catalogue number CHS TT 23 ℗ 1982
DVD-1, DVD-2 ℗ 1979 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-3, DVD-4, DVD-6 ℗ 1980 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-5 Recorded for Top Of The Pops on 18th December, 1980. ℗ 1980 BBC The copyright in this sound recording is owned by BBC Worldwide Ltd. Licensed courtesy of BBC Worldwide
DVD-7 ℗ 1981 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-8, DVD-12 ℗ 1983 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-9 to DVD-11, DVD-14 to DVD-16 ℗ 1984 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
DVD-13 ℗ 1982 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
CD-1, CD3 to CD20, DVD-1, DVD-3 to DVD-5, DVD-7 to DVD-16: Plangent Visions Music Ltd.
CD-2 & DVD-2: Carlin Music Corp.
DVD-6: Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
℗ 2008 The copyright in this audio and audio visual compilation is owned by Chrysalis Records Ltd.
© 2008 EMI Records Ltd.
Printed in the EU.
Made in the EU.
DVD info:
DVD 5
Duration: 57:53
Audio: LPCM Stereo
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Colour/Black & White
Region: 0
Barcodes
- Barcode: 5099952039829
- Other (CD Category): 0724354240027
- Other (DVD Category): 5099952039898
- Rights Society: SDRM BIEM
- Label Code: LC0542
- Mastering SID Code (CD & DVD): IFPI LD02
- Mould SID Code (CD Variant 1): IFPI 5J97
- Mould SID Code (CD Variant 2): IFPI 5J36
- Mould SID Code (CD Variant 3): IFPI 5J06
- Mould SID Code (DVD Variant 1): IFPI 5J94
- Mould SID Code (DVD Variant 2): IFPI 5J78
- Mould SID Code (DVD Variant 3): IFPI 5J77
- Matrix / Runout (CD Variant 1): [GZ logo] Z11674 5424002-CD
- Matrix / Runout (CD Variant 2 & 3): [GZ logo] V31704 5424002-CD
- Matrix / Runout (DVD Variant 1): [GZ logo] Z11628 5203989-DD
- Matrix / Runout (DVD Variant 2 & 3): [GZ logo] V31955 5203989-DD
Companies
- Licensed From – BBC Worldwide
- Marketed By – EMI
- Distributed By – EMI
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records Ltd.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – BBC
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Copyright (c) – EMI Records Ltd.
- Pressed By – GZ Digital Media – Z11674
- Pressed By – GZ Digital Media – Z11628
- Published By – Plangent Visions Music Ltd.
- Published By – Carlin Music Corp.
- Published By – Warner Chappell Music Ltd.
- Engineered At – T.W. Studios
- Engineered At – Woodbine Studios
- Mastered At – Abbey Road Studios
- Designed At – The Red Room
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