The Specials – The Singles Collection

Label:	Chrysalis – F2 21823
Format:	CD , Compilation, Remastered, Club Edition
Country:	US
Released:
Genre:	Reggae
Style:	Ska

Tracklist

1	The Special AKA*–	Gangsters Producer – The Special AKA* Written-By – Specials*	2:48
2	Rico*–	Rudi, A Message To You Written-By – Thompson*	2:53
3	Rico*–	Nite Club Producer – Elvis Costello Written-By – Specials*	3:12
4	The Special AKA*–	Too Much Too Young (Live) Producer – Jerry Dammers Written-By – L. Chalmers*	2:06
5	The Special AKA*–	Guns Of Navarone (Live) Producer – Jerry Dammers Written-By – Webster*	2:20
6	The Specials–	Rat Race Producer – Dave Jordan Written-By – Roddy Radiation	3:09
7	The Specials–	Rude Boys Outta Jail Producer – Dave Jordan Written-By – Gentleman*	2:40
8	The Specials–	Maggie's Farm Producer – Jerry Dammers Written-By – B. Dylan*	3:31
9	Rico*–	Do Nothing Arranged By – Jerry Dammers Producer – Dave Jordan Written-By – Golding*	3:52
10	The Specials–	Stereotype Producer – Jerry Dammers Written-By – Dammers*	3:50
11	Rico*–	Ghost Town (12" Vers.) Producer – John Collins Written-By – Dammers*	5:59
12	The Specials–	Why? Producer – John Collins Written-By – Golding*	3:54
13	The Specials–	Friday Night, Saturday Morning Producer – John Collins Written-By – Hall*	3:34
14	The Special AKA–	Racist Friend Producer – Jerry Dammers Written-By – Bradbury*	3:48
15	The Special AKA–	Free Nelson Mandela (Ext. Vers.) Producer – Elvis Costello Written-By – R. Dakar*	4:34

Companies, etc.

Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
Copyright © – Chrysalis Records, Inc.
Manufactured By – Columbia House
Published By – Plangent Visions Music Inc.
Published By – Carbert Music, Inc.
Published By – Gemrod Music Inc.
Published By – RB Music Ltd.
Published By – Shapiro Bernstein & Co. Film Division
Published By – Warner Bros. Inc.
Published By – Q Music (5)
Remastered At – Sound Cellar
Remastered At – Capitol Studios
Glass Mastered At – EMI MFG.

Credits

Compiled By, Coordinator – Joe Pheifer
Design – Marc Cozza
Liner Notes – Joe Pheifer
Mastered By [Digitally Mastered By] – John MacGowan*
Mastered By [Digitally Remastered By] – Odea Murphy (tracks: 4 to 6, 9)
Producer – John Collins (tracks: 11 to 13)

Notes

Columbia House club edition

Catalog number F2 521823 appears on the spine, rear insert, and front insert/booklet. Catalog number F2 21823 appears only on the disc face and matrix.

All songs published by Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP) except: "Rudi, A Message To You" published by Carbert Music/Gemrod Music (BMI)/RB Music Ltd. (PRS); "Guns Of Navarrone" published by Shapiro Bernstein & Co. -- Film Division (ASCAP); "Maggie's Farm" published by Warner Bros. Inc. (ASCAP); "Racist Friend" published by Plangent Visions Music Inc. (ASCAP)/Q Music.

Digitally mastered from the original master tapes by John MacGowan at the Sound Cellar, London. Tracks 4, 5, 6 & 9 digitally remastered by Odea Murphy at Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Barcode (Text): 0 20831-2109-2 8 30
SPARS Code: AAD
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Rights Society: PRS
Matrix / Runout: 21823 1-1-8
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L043
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1653

Other Versions (5 of 43)

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	Title (Format)	Label	Cat#	Country	Year
	The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation, Remastered)	Chrysalis	F2 21823	US	1991
New Submission	The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation, Club Edition)	Chrysalis	F2 21823	Canada	1991
	Singles (LP, Compilation)	Two-Tone Records	CHR TT 5010, 3218231	UK	1991
New Submission	The Singles (Cassette, Compilation, Chromdioxide)	Chrysalis	ZCHRTT 5010, 3218234	UK	1991
New Submission	The Singles Collection (CD, Compilation)	Chrysalis	F2 21823	Canada	1991