This new compilation spotlights the cult Label’s legacy with 18 Ska classics from The Specials, The Selecter, Madness, and more.

In 1979 Jerry Dammers from ska band The Specials launched the cult music label 2 Tone Records, with the support of major label Chrysalis. 2 Tone was most famous for releasing ska and reggae-influenced music with a punk rock and pop music overtone, spawned from the 2 Tone music and cultural movement of the 1970s.

‘The Best of 2 Tone’ features 18 of the best tracks from the label’s history, including The Specials “A Message to You Rudy”, the debut single from Madness “The Prince” and The Beat’s classic cover of Smokey Robinson’s “Tears of a Clown”.