{"product_id":"the-special-a-k-a-the-selecter-gangsters-the-selecter-7-single-rp-pus-near-mint-nm-or-m","title":"The Special A.K.A.* \/ The Selecter - Gangsters \/ The Selecter (7\", Single, RP, Pus) (Near Mint (NM or M-))","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Condition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generic\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:    \u003c\/strong\u003eUK \u003cstrong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\r\nReleased:  \u003c\/strong\u003e1979\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:       \u003c\/strong\u003eReggae\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:         \u003c\/strong\u003eSka\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nFrom unplayed collection shipped in proper mailer buy 3 singles get 4th free\u003cbr\u003e\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cpre style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; text-align: justify;font-family: unset;\"\u003eThis issue has a PRESS OUT CENTRE and comes in the standard 2-Tone man black and white sleeve.\n\nRecorded for a mere £700 (if the legend is to be believed) and initially distributed by Rough Trade. These Rough Trade issues came with a plain white sleeve stamped by the band themselves with the words THE SPECIAL A.K.A 'Gangsters' Vs THE SELECTER. This stamped sleeve was limited to 5000 copies.\n\nThe B side was a demo that was recorded a few years before its release by Neol Davies, John Bradbury and Barry Jones and came complete with it's own unique catalogue number. This may seem unusual but was actually quite common with old ska and reggae singles.\n\nThe record was the biggest selling independent single of the year.\n\u003c\/pre\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eA.  The Specials - Gangsters \u003cbr\u003eB.  The Selecter - The Selecter \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarcode and Other Identifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout TT+1 - 3  OR  GANGSTERS\u003cbr\u003eMatrix \/ Runout TT 2-1 G.G..\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePressed By Orlake Records\u003cbr\u003eMastered At Gedmal Galvanic Ltd.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eSka\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDmm.sys\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/sell\/item\/3133332574\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eData provided by Discogs\u003c\/a\u003e","brand":"Two-Tone Records,Two-Tone Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43783098859670,"sku":"3133332574","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7796\/5974\/files\/3725378-09059412636f8a8df06e7636f8a8df06e81668254349636f8a8df06ec.jpg?v=1718826017","url":"https:\/\/www.riversoarrecords.com\/products\/the-special-a-k-a-the-selecter-gangsters-the-selecter-7-single-rp-pus-near-mint-nm-or-m","provider":"River Soar Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}