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More Specials is the second album by English ska band the Specials, released by 2 Tone Records in September 1980. After the success of the band's debut album, band member Jerry Dammers assumed the role as the band's leader and stirred them into expanding their 2 Tone sound into other genres of music, most prominently a lounge music and easy listening style inspired by Muzak. Several band members disagreed with Dammers' vision and brought their own influences to the album, including from northern soul and rockabilly, contributing to an eclectic sound palette. The relations between band members continued to sour into the album's accompanying tour and most of the band departed in 1981.
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Made in Holland Ariola-Benelux B.V. Haarlem. ℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry) Mixed at Wessex Studios (London) Special thanks to Rick and Sarah at Trigger, Pat, Rob, Pete and the crew. Cat# 202.8...”
Cat#: 202.848 · CHR TT 202848
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“2nd pressings do not include the bonus 7". Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London.”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“1st Greek pressings with a free bonus 7" single, Cat# 6155 284. (P) 1980 POLYGRAM. MADE IN GREECE, on labels”
Cat#: 6155 284 · 6399 104
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“Irish pressing with Irish printed labels - Chrysalis logo on bottom. Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London.”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Has Greek printing in a yellow circle "Mε την επιτυχία STEREOTYPES" (With the hit STEREOTYPES) on front sleeve.”
Cat#: 6399 104
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Test pressing in white card sleeve with track listing taped to front Labels are both unwritten, in Chrysalis clear inner”
Cat#: CHR 1303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“℗&© 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd.”
Cat#: 202 848 · 202 848-320
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry). Mixed at Wessex Studios (London). ℗&© 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. The duration of B1 is actually the combined duration of B1 and B2. Sleeve variation: - no Label Code - says "Ariola Benelux" in ...”
Cat#: 202 848 · 202 848-320
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry) Mixed at Wessex Studios (London) Manufactured and distributed in Canada under license by Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Limited ℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records Printed on spine: ER [encircled Ever Red...”
Cat#: CHR 1303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry). Mixed at Wessex Studios (London). Distributed by Ariola. Printed in Western Germany by Mohndruck Graphische Betriebe GmbH, Gütersloh. ℗&© 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd.”
Cat#: 202 848 · 202 848-320
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Made in New Zealand by Festival Records (NZ) Ltd.”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003 · L 37391
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“Initial quantities included a colour poster and a free bonus 7" single, Cat# TT 999. Some copies sealed with a sticker noting the inclusion of the single and poster. Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, Londo...”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003 · TT 999
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Catalogue nos.: Spine: CHR TT 5003 Sleeve rear: CHR TT5003 Labels: CHR TT-5003 (P) 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd.”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003 · CHR TT-5003 · CHR TT5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Cat# CHR TT5003 printed on backsleeve and spine, cat# CHR 1303 printed on labels. 'SIB TRYCK TUMBA' printed on lower middle back cover.”
Cat#: CHR 1303 · CHR TT5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“A Jerry Dammers & Dave Jordan Production (except A6 produced by John Bradbury). Engineered by Dave Jordan & Jeremy (The Blade) Allom. Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London. Manufactured and distributed b...”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003
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chevron_rightRCA Records / Two-Tone Records
“Bundle offer limited to 15,000 copies. On sticker "Offre Limitée A 15 000 Exemplaires". 12": Spine: P/1980 RCA Victor Back cover : Pressé et distribué par la Société RCA S.A. 9, avenue Matignon - 75008 Paris Made in France from master...”
Cat#: CHR TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“2nd pressings do not include the bonus 7". Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London. Chrysalis release has 'Rat Race' added to track list Runouts: etched except CR, which is circled and stamped”
Cat#: CHM 41303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London. Printed on a-side of the label: Published By : 1. Warner Bros Music Ltd./Chapell Morris Music Ltd. 2, 3, 4, 5. Plangent Visions Music Ltd. 6. Warner Bros Music Ltd....”
Cat#: WWS-81341
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Some copies have a gold promo stamp on the upper left rear of the sleeve. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry) Mixed at Wessex Studios (London) ℗&© 1980 Chrysalis Records Made in U.S.A....”
Cat#: CHR 1303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Some copies have a gold promo stamp on the upper left rear of the sleeve. Matrices are etched. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry) Mixed at Wessex Studios (London) ℗&© 1980 Chrysalis R...”
Cat#: CHR 1303
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chevron_rightFestival Records / Two-Tone Records
“Made in Australia by Festival Records Ltd.”
Cat#: L 37391 · TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Recorded at Horizon Studios, Coventry. Mixed at Wessex Studios, London. Sleeve printed at SIB Tryck, Tumba, Sweden”
Cat#: CHRTT-5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Issued with a printed inner sleeve with lyrics. Matrices are etched. ℗&© 1980 Chrysalis Records Made in U.S.A. Same as More Specials except with standard labels (Walt without transistor radio)”
Cat#: CHR 1303
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
Cat#: ML 4451
CD(37)
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: VK 41303
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“Manufactured and Distributed in Canada by MCA Records Canada 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry) Mixed at Wessex Studios (London)”
Cat#: VKM 41303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
Cat#: CP28-1028
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Manufactured in the U.K. This version contains two hidden bonus tracks: "Rude Boy's Out of Jail" by Judge Roughneck (Neville Staples) (track 5) and "Braggin' and Tryin' Not to Lie" by Roddy Radiation (track 10).”
Cat#: 3213032
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Tracks 5 and 10 are unlisted, taken from the free single with More Specials. Standard jewel case, 4 page insert booklet. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry). Mixed at Wessex Studios (London). Special thanks to Rick and Sarah at Tr...”
Cat#: CCD 5003
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Cat#: F2 21303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Made in Japan. Mfd by Toshiba-EMI Ltd in Japan. Comes in a standard jewel case. Contains 4 page one-sided booklet, fold-out insert with lyrics and credits (English & Japanese) and Obi”
Cat#: CCD-5003 · TOCP-7629
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Made in Japan. Mfd by Toshiba-EMI Ltd in Japan. Comes in a standard jewel case with 16 page booklet and Obi”
Cat#: CCD-5003 · TOCP-53085
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Remastered reissue of this 1980 LP. Originally released as More Specials Two Tone Records CHR TT 5003. Standard jewel case with white tray and 8-page insert booklet including essay on the album by Adrian Thrills. Some with small black h...”
Cat#: 537 6990 · 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Remastered reissue of this 1980 LP. Originally released as Two Tone Records CHR TT 5003 Standard jewel case with white tray and 8 page insert booklet including essay on the album by Adrian Thrills. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Cove...”
Cat#: 537 6990 · 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Remastered reissue of this 1980 LP. Originally released as Two Tone Records CHR TT 5003 Standard jewel case with white tray and 8 page insert booklet including essay on the album by Adrian Thrills. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry...”
Cat#: 537 6990 · 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Catalog number on one spine '7243 537699 0 1', and '7243 5 37699 0 1' on the other spine and on the CD. Originally ℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Digital remaster ℗ 2002 Chrysalis Records Ltd. © 2002 EMI Records Ltd. Manufactured by Capi...”
Cat#: 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
Cat#: 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“8 page booklet in jewel case with Japanese insert and Obi”
Cat#: 7243 5 37699 0 1 · TOCP-66042
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“Album originally released as Two Tone Records CHR TT 5003 in 1980. Standard jewel case with white tray and 8 page insert booklet including essay on the album by Adrian Thrills. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry). Mixed at Wessex S...”
Cat#: 537 6990 · 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“2002 Enhanced CD in standard jewel case with white tray Includes Obi, 8 page booklet and folded Japanese lyric sheet. ECD section features the videos to Ghost Town and Rat Race. Dates on Obi and CD inlay: 02-3-25 and 09-7-1 1,500 円”
Cat#: 7243 5 37699 0 1 · TOCP-54148
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Comes in a CD-sized card sleeve album replica, with Japanese lyric sheet, mini poster, replica card image of bonus 7" and obi-strip. SHM-CD Digital remaster ℗ 2002”
Cat#: CHR-TT5003 · TOCP-95068
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“Album originally released as Two Tone Records CHR TT 5003 in 1980. Standard jewel case with white tray and 8 page insert booklet including essay on the album by Adrian Thrills. Recorded at Horizon Studios (Coventry). Mixed at Wes...”
Cat#: 537 6990 · 7243 5 37699 0 1
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
Cat#: 08256646336036 CDLTTR 5003
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“Sticker: "The Original Specials 2CD Special Edition Includes Single versions, rarities & BBC session tracks" More Specials was released on LP on 4th October, 1980 Two Tone catalogue number CHR TT 5003. All tracks: Digital remasters ℗ 2...”
Cat#: 0825646336036 · CDLTTR 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“℗ 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd. Made in Japan. Mfd by Toshiba-EMI Ltd in Japan. Comes in a standard jewel case. Contains 4 page one-sided booklet, fold-out insert with lyrics and credits (English & Japanese) and Obi The CD states Sample n...”
Cat#: CCD-5003 · TOCP-7629
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chevron_rightEMI Music France
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“℗ & © 1980 Chrysalis Records Ltd Same as More Specials except without mould SID codes”
Cat#: F2 21303
Tape(21)
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Japanese cassette release comes in a slipcase and with long fold out English/Japanese lyric insert.”
Cat#: ZR25-503
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“This Cassette has an all-black Shell with Walt Jabsco printed paper labels. Recorded on Chrome Tape”
Cat#: ZCHR T 5003 · ZCHR T5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis
Cat#: 8CH 1303
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“Insert: Made in U.S.A.”
Cat#: CCH 1303
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“Manufactured in Germany for European Market”
Cat#: 402 848
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“DOLBY STEREO 7199104”
Cat#: 7199104
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Cat#: CCH 1303
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Cat#: ZCHR T 5003
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Cat#: CHMC-41303
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
Cat#: ZCHRTT 5003 · ZCHRTT-5003
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“Made in Australia by Festival Records Ltd.”
Cat#: C 37391
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“Musician credits do not appear on this release and are inherited from different version”
Cat#: 402 848
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chevron_rightTwo-Tone Records
“This cassette has half black / half white (Cream) shell with white printed paper labels.”
Cat#: ZCHR T 5003 · ZCHR T5003
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chevron_rightRCA Records
Cat#: ZCHR TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
Cat#: CHRK TT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis
“No track durations or credits (except producer) on this release. A Jerry Dammers & Dave Jordan Production (except A6 produced by John Bradbury). Engineered by Dave Jordan & Jeremy (The Blade) Allom. Recorded at Horizon Studios, Covent...”
Cat#: PVT 41303
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Transparent tape with white text print.”
Cat#: ZCHR T 5003 · ZCHRT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis / Two-Tone Records
“Grey shell with black print.”
Cat#: ZCHR T 5003 · ZCHRT 5003
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chevron_rightChrysalis
Cat#: F4 21303 · F4-21303
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Cat#: 6069
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Cat#: IMD-7015