The English Beat – Special Beat Service (Vinyl LP, Album, 1982, I.R.S. Records)

Why This Record Matters
Special Beat Service is the English Beat’s third and final studio album, combining ska rhythms with pop, soul, reggae, and new wave production. It includes “I Confess” and “Save It For Later,” one of the band’s most enduring and frequently covered songs.

Collector Note
This US I.R.S. Records edition is an RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis pressing identified by the “R” label code and stamped “I” in the runouts. It was digitally recorded at Roundhouse Studios in London and includes its original printed lyric inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Record: VG+ with light wear
Cover: VG with moderate wear
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
Label: I.R.S. Records
Catalog Number: SP-70032
Country: US
Year: 1982
Genre: Rock
Style: Ska

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SP-070032-A-RCA-2 I A 1 A
Side B: SP-070032-B-RCA-1 I A 1 E

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
Record professionally cleaned before shipment.
Record placed in a protective inner sleeve.
Cover placed in a protective outer sleeve.
Packed securely in a proper record mailer for safe delivery.

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