The Specials have dug deep into the 2-Tone vault and pulled out a treat! The band will be releasing a limited edition 7" single featuring two previously unreleased dub mixes created at the time of the ‘More Specials’ mixing sessions in 1980 by John ‘Brad’ Bradbury (Sock It To ‘Em, JB) and Jerry Dammers (Rat Race). The single will be pressed on the 2-Tone label imprint and will be available around the world in time for Record Store Day on April 19th.
Below is the official announcement from the band:
We’re pleased to announce The Specials 7” single ‘Sock It To ‘Em, JB/Rat Race’. This limited edition 7″ single will be released on the Two Tone Records label exclusively for Record Store Day on April 19th. It features two previously unreleased dub mixes created at the time of the ‘More Specials’ mixing sessions by John ‘Brad’ Bradbury (Sock It To ‘Em, JB) and Jerry Dammers (Rat Race). The single will be sold via participating independent retailers in the following countries; Australia, Canada, France, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Nordics, Benelux, UK & US
A year or so ago, Bradbury posted a picture on his Twitter page of the original mastering label from the "Sock It To 'Em, JB" recording session at Wessex Studios on May 20, 1980.
In case you didn't know, "Sock It To 'Em, JB" is a cover of the Rex Garvin & The Mighty Cravers northern soul classic.
And here is The Specials version from a live show here in New York in 1980.
cheers for the heads up Marco. I have to get this
ReplyDeleteThis is a must own for me. Thanks for the heads-up.
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