MusicBrainz lists 157 distinct song titles by The Specials on official albums, singles and EPs (retrieved 2026-10-09); this page lists 100 of them, A to Z – for each letter the titles found on the most releases – and says so plainly.
The Specials Songs Starting With A
- “A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You” – first released 1996 on A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You (single)
- “A Message to You Rudy” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Alcohol” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
- “All Gone Wrong” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With B
- “Bad Boys” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
- “Bangerang Crash” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “Blam Blam Fever” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “Blank Expression” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Bonediggin’” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Braggin’ & Tryin’ Not to Lie” – first released 1980 on Braggin’ & Tryin’ Not to Lie / Rude Boys Outa Jail (single)
- “Break Down the Door” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
- “Bright Lights” – first released 1983 on Racist Friend / Bright Lights (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With C
- “Can’t Get a Break” – first released 1984 on What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend (single)
- “Carry Go Bring Come” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Concrete Jungle” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With D
- “Dirty Old Town” – first released 1996 on A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You (single)
- “Do Nothing” – first released 1980 on Do Nothing (single)
- “Do the Dog” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Doesn’t Make It Alright” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “(Dawning of a) New Era” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With E
- “Easter Island” – first released 1982 on Jungle Music (single)
- “Easy Snappin’” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “El Pussycat Ska” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “Enjoy Yourself (It’s Later Than You Think)” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With F
- “Fantasize” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Fat Man” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Fearful” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Fire Corner” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “Free Nelson Mandela” – first released 1984 on Nelson Mandela (single)
- “Friday Night Saturday Morning” – first released 1981 on Ghost Town / Why? / Friday Night Saturday Morning (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With G
- “Gangsters” – first released 1979 on Gangsters / The Selecter (single)
- “Ghost Town” – first released 1981 on Ghost Town / Why? / Friday Night Saturday Morning (single)
- “Guns of Navarone” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With H
- “Hey, Little Rich Girl” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Humpty Dumpty” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Hypocrite” – first released 1995 on Hypocrite (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With I
- “I Can’t Hide” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “I Can’t Stand It” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “I Want to Go Home” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “If I Didn’t Love You” – first released 2000 on Skinhead Girl (album)
- “International Jet Set” – first released 1980 on Stereotype (single)
- “Israelites” – first released 2000 on King of Ska (album)
- “It’s Up to You” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “It’s You” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With J
- “Jamaica Ska” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Jungle Music” – first released 1982 on Jungle Music (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With K
- “Keep On Learning” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “King of Kings” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “King of Ska” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With L
- “Leave It Out” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Little Bitch” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Lonely Crowd” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With M
- “Maga Dog” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
- “Maggie’s Farm” – first released 1980 on Do Nothing (single)
- “Man at C&A” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Medley: Long Shot Kick the Bucket/Skinhead Moonstomp” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Monkey Man” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With N
- “Nelson Mandela” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
- “Night on the Tiles” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
- “Nite Klub” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With O
- “Oil in My Lamp” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With P
- “Pearl’s Café” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Place in Life” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Pressure Drop” – first released 1996 on Pressure Drop (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With R
- “Racist Friend” – first released 1983 on Racist Friend / Bright Lights (single)
- “Raquel” – first released 1981 on Concrete Jungle (single)
- “Rasta Call You” – first released 1982 on Jungle Music (single)
- “Rat Race” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Rude Boys Outa Jail” – first released 1980 on Rat Race / Rude Buoys Outa Jail (single)
- “Rude Buoys Outa Jail” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Running Away” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With S
- “Sammy Dead” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Simmer Down” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
- “Skinhead Symphony: Liquidator” – first released 1980 on Too Much Too Young (ep)
- “Skinhead Symphony: Long Shot Kick de Bucket / Liquidator / Skinhead Moonstomp” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Skinhead Symphony: Longshot Kick the Bucket” – first released 1980 on Too Much Too Young (ep)
- “Skinhead Symphony: Longshot Kick the Bucket / Liquidator / Skinhead Moonstomp” – first released 1980 on Too Much Too Young (ep)
- “Skinhead Symphony: Skinhead Moonstomp” – first released 1980 on Too Much Too Young (ep)
- “Sock It to ’Em J.B.” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Somebody Got Murdered” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
- “Stereotype” – first released 1980 on Stereotype (single)
- “Stereotypes” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Stereotypes / Stereotypes, Part 2” – first released 1980 on More Specials (album)
- “Stupid Marriage” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With T
- “The Boiler” – first released 1982 on The Boiler (single)
- “The Lunatics” – first released 2019 on Encore (album)
- “The Man With No Name” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Take Five” – first released 1996 on A Little Bit Me, a Little Bit You (single)
- “Take It Easy” – first released 1993 on King of Kings (album)
- “Tears in My Beer” – first released 1998 on Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (album)
- “Theme From The Boiler” – first released 1982 on The Boiler (single)
- “Time Has Come” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
- “Too Hot” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
- “Too Much Too Young” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With V
- “Vote for Me” – first released 2018 on Vote for Me (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With W
- “War Crimes (The Crime Is Still the Same)” – first released 1982 on War Crimes (single)
- “What I Like Most About You Is Your Girlfriend” – first released 1984 on In the Studio (album)
- “Why?” – first released 1981 on Ghost Town / Why? / Friday Night Saturday Morning (single)
The Specials Songs Starting With Y
- “You’re Wondering Now” – first released 1979 on Specials (album)
The Specials Songs Starting With #
- “007” – first released 1996 on Today’s Specials (album)
Studio Albums
- Specials (1979)
- More Specials (1980)
- In the Studio (1984)
- King of Kings (1993)
- Today’s Specials (1996)
- Guilty ’Til Proved Innocent! (1998)
- King of Ska (2000)
- Skinhead Girl (2000)
- Conquering Ruler (2001)
- Encore (2019)
- Protest Songs 1924–2012 (2020)
How This List Was Compiled
This list is based on data from the MusicBrainz database, retrieved on 2026-10-09. It includes only official releases by The Specials, specifically songs appearing on studio albums, singles, and EPs. Live recordings, remixes, demos, and compilation-only versions are excluded to avoid duplication. Where multiple versions or releases exist, the version appearing on the most official releases was selected for inclusion. The list reflects the exact song titles, first release years, and release names as documented by MusicBrainz and the Wikipedia article on The Specials, without any additions or modifications beyond the source.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many distinct songs by The Specials are listed in MusicBrainz?
The MusicBrainz database lists 157 distinct song titles by The Specials on official albums, singles, and EPs as of the retrieval date 2026-10-09.
What is the earliest release year of songs listed here?
The earliest release year among these songs is 1979, which corresponds to The Specials’ debut album and associated singles.
Which letter has the most song titles listed here?
The letter B has the most songs listed on this page, with eight titles included from official releases.
Are all songs by The Specials included in this list?
No. This list shows 100 selected songs out of the 157 total distinct titles in MusicBrainz, representing for each letter those songs that appear on the most official releases.
Final Thoughts
This list provides a clear overview of The Specials’ song titles arranged alphabetically, helping fans and researchers identify notable tracks across their official discography. It is based strictly on verified data and offers a reliable reference without interpretation or speculation.
For any additional or more detailed information, including live versions or unreleased tracks, consulting MusicBrainz directly or the official band sources is recommended.
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