The Special AKA - Free Nelson Mandela (The Special Remix)
| Genre: | Rock, Reggae |
| Singer: | The Special AKA |
| Title: | Free Nelson Mandela (The Special Remix) |
| Short-info: | Label:
Chrysalis – 4V9 42793
Type: Vinyl, 12", Maxi-Single Country: US Date of released: 1984 Category: Rock, Reggae Style: Alternative Rock, Ska, Rocksteady |
| MP3 album size .rar: | 1331 mb |
| APE album size .rar: | 1642 mb |
| Digital formats: | MP3 FLAC MPC MOD VOC ADX MMF MP1 RA |
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Tracklist
| A | Free Nelson Mandela (Club Mix) | 6:28 |
| B1 | Free Nelson Mandela (Instrumental Mix) | 4:30 |
| B2 [Uncredited] | Free Nelson Mandela (LP Version) |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright (p) – Chrysalis Records
- Copyright (c) – Chrysalis Records
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
Credits
- Backing Vocals – Afrodiziak, Dave Wakeling, Elvis Costello, Lynval Golding, Molly*, Polly*, Ranking Roger
- Bass – Gary McManus
- Design [Sleeve] – David Storey, Jerry Dammers
- Drums – John Bradbury
- Flute – David Heath*
- Guitar – John Shipley
- Lead Vocals – Stan Campbell
- Organ – Jerry Dammers
- Producer – Elvis Costello
- Remix – Steve Thompson
- Saxophone – Andy Aderinto
- Tin Whistle [Penny Whistle] – Paul Speare
- Trumpet – Dick Cuthell
- Vocals – Rhoda Dakar
- Written-By – J. Dammers*, R. Dakar*
Notes
Track B2 is credited neither on the cover nor on the label but is the album version of "Free Nelson Mandela".Egidio Newton is credited with backing vocals for "Break Down The Door" which was the B-Side for the original 7" release of this song but does not appear on this release.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Side A label matrix no.): 4V9 42793 AS
- Matrix / Runout (Side B label matrix no.): 4V9 42793 BS
- Matrix / Runout (Etched, Side A runout): 4V9-42793-A-CC2 G1 A 3
- Matrix / Runout (Etched, Side B runout): 4V9-42793-B-CC2 G1 1☆
- Matrix / Runout (Machine-stamped, Side A & B runout): M sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ
- Rights Society: ASCAP
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHS TT 26 | The Special AKA | Nelson Mandela / Break Down The Door! (7", Single, Pap) | Two-Tone Records | CHS TT 26 | UK | 1984 |
| 4V9 42793 | The Special AKA | Free Nelson Mandela (The Special Remix) (12", Single) | Chrysalis | 4V9 42793 | US | 1984 |
| CHS TT 26 | The Special AKA | Nelson Mandela / Break Down The Door! (7", Single) | Two-Tone Records | CHS TT 26 | UK | 1984 |
| K 9399 | The Special AKA | Nelson Mandela (7", Single, Ltd) | Chrysalis, Festival Records | K 9399 | New Zealand | 1984 |
| CS-42793 | The Special AKA | Free Nelson Mandela (The Special Remix) (12", Maxi) | Chrysalis | CS-42793 | Canada | 1984 |
