Artist: The Specials / The Selecter
Title: Gangsters / The Selecter
Format : 7", Single, RP, Sol
Genre : Reggae
Style : Ska
Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Generic
Plain Sleeve - Unfortunately no stamped sleeve)
Notes:
This issue has a SOLID CENTRE and comes in Unstamped white sleeve. Recorded 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. The 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. The record was the biggest selling independent single of the year. On Side B label: ℗ Desert Songs / A T V (although these are publishing entities, and therefore may not be the owners of the phonographic copyright)
Release Details: 1979
Country: UK
A. Gangsters
B. The Selecter
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
Matrix / Runout TT+1 - 3 OR GANGSTERS
Matrix / Runout TT 2-1 G.G..
Phonographic Copyright (p) Desert Songs
Phonographic Copyright (p) ATV
Pressed By Orlake Records
Mastered At Gedmal Galvanic Ltd.