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THE SPECIAL AKA Gangsters (Original 1979 UK solid centre AA-side 7" single with paper labels, featuring the early 'fade out' version of the classic Specials track - This is the earliest Rough Trade distributed issue limited to 5000 copies, pressed by Orlake Records & plated by engineer Eddy Gorecki, with etched 'TT+1-3 - GANGSTERS/ TT2-1 E.G.' in the run-outs. Comes complete with the original plain white die-cut sleeve stamped by the band themselves with the words THE SPECIAL A.K.A'Gangsters' Vs THE SELECTER. Also features the b-side 'The Selecter' by The Selecter. The delicate sleeve [VG+] reveals just a little ageing with the odd tiny spot of edge wear [the stamp still looks strong & legible] whilst the vinyl is clean & grades Excellent with a few faint signs of play only TT1/2).

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The Specials Gangsters - 1st + Stamped Sleeve - EX UK 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
Tracklisting / Additional Info: 1. The Special A.K.A. - Gangsters
2. The Selecter - The Selecter
Condition : This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
Availability: Sold Out - 'Request Next' to get an email if it comes back into stock.
Year of Release: 1979 - 45 years old
Artist: The Specials (click here for complete listing)
Title: Gangsters (click here for more of the same title)
Price: £ 195.00, US$ 247.65   change currency
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Format: 7" vinyl single (7 inch record / 45)
Record Label: Two Tone
Catalogue No: TT1/2
Country of Origin: UK  
Language: Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info: Deleted
EIL.COM Ref No SPE07GA852943 (quote this reference in any e-mails, letters, faxes or phone calls to help identify this item)
Genres: UK Ska Revival / 2 Tone
Related Artists: Barnsley Bill, Neville Staple, Rico, Roddy Radiation & The Tearjerkers, Squad, Stan Campbell
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Alternative Names: ,SPECIALS,THE SPECIAL AKA
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