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

1. Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)
2. Man At C & A
3. Hey, Little Rich Girl
4. Do Nothing
5. Pearl’s Cafe
6. Sock It To ’Em J.B.
7. Stereotypes
8. Stereotypes – Pt. 2
9. Holiday Fortnight
10. I Can’t Stand It
11. International Jet Set
12. 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