The English Beat – Special Beat Service (CD, 1986, I.R.S. Records CD-75069, Audio Master Plus Series, Denon)

Why This CD Matters
Special Beat Service is the English Beat’s third and final studio album, originally released in 1982. The album combines the group’s ska foundation with new wave, pop, reggae, and dance-oriented arrangements, highlighted by “I Confess” and “Save It For Later.” It reached No. 39 on the Billboard 200 and became the band’s highest-charting U.S. studio album.

Collector Note
This 1986 U.S. I.R.S. Records reissue carries catalog number CD-75069 and barcode 044977506929 as part of the Audio Master Plus Series. This specific edition is identified as a Denon-manufactured CD, with “Made in U.S.A.” printed on the disc. The album was recorded at Roundhouse Studios in London as a 3M digital recording and features the original 12-track program.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Reissue
Label: I.R.S. Records
Country: US
Released: 1986
Genre: Rock
Style: Ska

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
I Confess – 4:35
Jeanette – 2:49
Sorry – 2:44
Sole Salvation – 3:24
Spar Wid Me – 5:17
Rotating Head – 3:25
Save It For Later – 3:37
She's Going – 2:10
Pato And Roger A Go Talk – 3:26
Sugar & Stress – 2:54
End Of The Party – 3:30
Ackee 1 2 3 – 3:10

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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