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The English Beat – Special Beat Service

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The English Beat – Special Beat Service

$19.98

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  • 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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  • Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years

The record


Title: The English Beat - Special Beat Service
Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1982, Ska, 2 Tone, Birmingham, England 5/26
Matrix #: SP-70032
Condition: VG+ (VZ) | Members: Dave W (56' - Alive), Ranking R (63' - 19'), Andy C (56' - Alive), David S (60' - Alive), Everett M (51' - 21'), Saxa M (30' - 17')
Cultural Facts:

  1. Personal Struggle: Ranking R was later diagnosed with lung cancer and brain tumors, but kept working on music before his 2019 death.
  2. Political Science: The Beat’s mixed-race lineup made them part of Britain’s 2 Tone response to racism, unemployment, and Thatcher-era social pressure.
  3. Band Drama: After this album, the group split into General Public and Fine Young Cannibals, turning one band into two very different 1980s careers.

What collectors say

4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews

  • ★★★★★

    This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.

    — Collin, Google, 5 stars (April 2019)

  • ★★★★★

    Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).

    — Jeff, Google, 5 stars (December 2024)

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