Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

CLE4722.1

Colour

White

Colour details

Black/White Splatter

Discogs ID

Format multiplier

Download code

Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: Yes

Format detail

Format Music US

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-08

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier US

Tax rate US

Sales:8.875

UPC / Barcode

889466472213

Total Cap

White LPx2

Artist

Neville Staple

Genre US

Reggae / Dub

Label US

Cleopatra

English ska musician Neville Staple was born on April 11, 1955, in Manchester Parish, Jamaica. With a career spanning over four decades, Neville has become an influential figure in the music industry. He is best known as a member of The Specials and Fun Boy Three, two iconic bands that helped shape the ska and new wave genres. As a solo artist, Neville continues to captivate audiences with his unique blend of reggae, ska, and punk sounds. His powerful vocals and energetic stage presence make him a must-see performer.
Neville's musical journey began at a young age when he moved to England in the late 1960s. Immersed in the vibrant British music scene, he quickly fell in love with reggae and ska music. In the late 1970s, Neville joined The Specials as their toaster and vocalist, contributing to their chart-topping hits such as "Ghost Town" and "A Message to You Rudy."
After leaving The Specials in 1981, Neville formed Fun Boy Three alongside fellow bandmates Terry Hall and Lynval Golding. Together they achieved commercial success with songs like "The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum." Following the disbandment of Fun Boy Three in 1983, Neville embarked on a solo career.

Newest Listed Items

Beloved and brilliant ska/two-tone pioneer, and former toaster for perennially hip ska group The Specials, returns with this energetic new studio album!

In addition to his usual band of stellar players, Staple also invites a slew of special guests including Jamaican legends, foundation deejay Clint Eastwood and ska/rocksteady pioneer Derrick Morgan, along with The Selecter's Neol Davies, British actor/musician Gary Shail, and more! Includes 2 stellar bonus tracks - a brand new versions of the Specials' smash hits "Ghost Town" and "Monkey Man!"

From The Specials and Beyond

Music US