THE COVENTRY AUTOMATICS: Dawning Of A New Era Vinyl LP

Dawning Of A New Era is a historical document capturing The Specials before they became the global face of 2-Tone. Recorded in 1978 under their original name, The Coventry Automatics, these demo sessions feature the classic lineup including Jerry Dammers, Terry Hall, and Neville Staple honing their unique blend of Jamaican ska and British punk. While the production is raw compared to their legendary debut, the energy is undeniable. Many of these tracks, such as Too Much Too Young, Concrete Jungle, and Little Bitch, would go on to be re-recorded as definitive genre anthems. This record is an essential missing link for any fan of the 2-Tone movement, offering a gritty, unfiltered look at the birth of a legend.

Track List

1. Wake Up
2. Nite Club
3. Rock & Roll Nightmare
4. Look But Don't Touch
5. Concrete Jungle
6. It's Up To You
7. Stupid Marriage
8. Too Much Too Young
9. Little Bitch
10. Jay Walker
11. Dawning Of A New Era
12. Blank Expression

Fans may like
The Specials, The Selecter, The Beat, Madness, and Bad Manners

Release Information
Artist: THE COVENTRY AUTOMATICS (Pre-The Specials).
Title: Dawning Of A New Era.
Format: 12" Vinyl LP (Standard Black / Reissue).
Artist's country of origin: UK (Coventry).
Genre: Ska / 2-Tone / Punk Rock.
Original year of release: 1993 (Recorded 1978).
This pressing released: 2010s 2026 (Various Reissues).
Total running time: Approx.
34:00.
Label: Various (Receiver Records / Radiation Reissues).
Recorded At: Horizon Studios, Coventry (1978).
Produced By: The Coventry Automatics.