Various Artists – Two Tone – The Albums [8 CD Box Set]

Description

TWO TONE RECORDS was created in 1979 by The Specials founder Jerry Dammers. The label spawned a youth movement and a number of well-known artists and singles throughout it’s tenure including the aforementioned Specials. This 40th Anniversary 8-CD Collection contains the first 8 albums released on the label, with offerings by The Specials, The Selecter and Rico, along with the sought-after live concert album ‘Dance Craze’ and the ‘This Are Two Tone’ which includes a host of non-album releases. Disc 1: The Specials ‘Special’ (1979) – Disc 2: The Selecter ‘Too Much Pressure’ (1980) – Disc 3: The Specials ‘More Specials’ (1980) – Disc 4: Various Artists ‘Dance Craze’ (1981) – Disc 5: Rico ‘That Man Is Forward’ [1981] – Disc 6: Rico ‘Jama Rico’ [1982] – Disc 7: Various Artists ‘This Are Two Tone’ [1983] – Disc 8: The Special Aka ‘In the Studio’ [1984]

Tracklist:

1. THE SPECIALS SPECIALS [1979]
2. THE SELECTER TOO MUCH PRESSURE [1980]
3. THE SPECIALS MORE SPECIALS [1980]
4. VARIOUS ARTISTS DANCE CRAZE [1981]
5. RICO THAT MAN IS FORWARD [1981]
6. RICO JAMA RICO [1982]
7. VARIOUS ARTISTS THIS ARE TWO TONE [1983]
8. THE SPECIAL AKA IN THE STUDIO [1984]

UPC: 5060516093687
Label: Chrysalis
Release Date: 9.4.20
Format: CD