The Selecter were one of the key bands of the ska revival in the late '70s and one of the few racially and sexually integrated bands on the scene. Vocalist Pauline Black wrote about sexism, racism, and social issues. Their debut release was the AA side of The Specials single Gangster in the summer of 1979, which only consisted of Neol Davies and John Bradbury (of The Specials). They quickly formed a full band by the end of the year, and subsequently reached #6 in the UK charts with follow-up single On My Radio. Their debut album Too Much Pressure was released in February 1980 and reached #5 in the UK charts. The album also included two further hit singles: Three Minute Hero and Missing Words.
Tracklist:
LP: 1. Three Minute Hero 2. Everyday 3. They Make Me Mad 4. Missing Words 5. Danger 6. Street Feeling 7. My Collie (Not a Dog) 8. Too Much Pressure 9. Murder 10. Out on the Streets 11. Carry Go Bring Come 12. Black and Blue 13. James Bond
