The Specials – BBC Radio 1: Live in Concert 1979 (12-Inch Album)

The Specials – BBC Radio 1: Live in Concert 1979 (12-Inch Album)

The Specials’ electrifying concert at the Paris Theatre, in London, on 15 December 1979, during the Two Tone Tour. 

Recorded for the BBC’s In Concert series at the height of the band's breakthrough following the success of their self-titled debut album, the set captured the raw energy and tight musicianship that had made them one of the leading acts of the 2 Tone movement. Featuring powerful renditions of songs such as Rat Race, Concrete Jungle and Too Much Too Young, the intimate theatre setting contrasted with the band's explosive live sound, creating a memorable broadcast that showcased their infectious rhythms, politically charged lyrics, and the dynamic stage presence of frontman Terry Hall alongside the rest of the group. 

Track Listing:

Side 1

1. (Dawning Of A) New Era

2. Do The Dog

3. Rat Race

4. Blank Expression

5. Rude Boys Outa Jail

6. Concrete Jungle

Side 2

1. Too Much Too Young

2. Nite Klub

3. Gangsters

4. Longshot Kicked De Bucket / Skinhead Moonstomp

Label: Room On Fire

Release Date: 19 Dec 2025

Barcode: 0729859422169