A Message to You Rudy

~ Recording by The Specials feat. Rico

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • GB1979-10-19
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CDL TT 5001
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)202 685
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
Chrysalis, Phonogram6307 687
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
Chrysalis6307687
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe SpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ChrysalisCHR 1265
1.5Rudi, A Message to You2:55The SpecialsThis Are Two Tone (turquoise cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis, Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CHR TT 5007
1.5Rudi, a Message to You2:55The SpecialsThis Are Two Tone (pink cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CHR TT 5007
1.5Rudie, a Message to You2:55The SpecialsThis Are Two ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1989-11-28
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CCD 5007
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ChrysalisCCD 5001
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
Chrysalis3 25001 2
1.5Rudi, a Message to You2:55The Specials feat. RicoThe 2 Tone StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CCD 5009
1.5Rudie, a Message to You2:54The SpecialsThis Are Two ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisF2 21745 DIDY5665
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • DE1990-08-16
Chrysalis1C 538-3 25001 2
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:53The Specials feat. RicoThe Singles CollectionThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1991-01-09
ChrysalisF2 21823
1.2Rudi, a Message to You2:54The SpecialsSinglesThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1991-08-26
ChrysalisCCD 5010, CDP 3218232
1.2Rudi, a Message to You2:52The SpecialsSinglesThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)3218231, CHR RR 5010
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe SpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ChrysalisDIDX 1537, F2 21265
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe SpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ChrysalisF2 21265
1.13Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsReggae PartyVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)CDVIR123
1.5A Message to You Rudy2:56The Specials feat. RicoThe 2 Tone Collection: A Checkered PastVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Chrysalis
1.15A Message to You Rudy2:55The Specials feat. RicoThe Best of 2 ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CDCHRTT 5012
1.5A Message to Rudy2:55The SpecialsThe Compact 2 Tone StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
ChrysalisCDCHRTT 5013
1.18A Message to You Rudy2:54The Specials feat. Rico100% Reggae 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2716
1.13Rudi, a Message to You2:54The SpecialsLondon on the LineVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)477129 2
1.10A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsDon't Care: New Wave HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)S21-18274
1.13A message to you Rudy2:52The SpecialsIl Disco del Mese: Bob Marley e il ReggaeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
La Repubblica3
1.5A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsReggae GrooveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TPRULTCD 020
1.14A Message to You Rudy2:52The SpecialsToo Much Too YoungThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1996-05-13
EMI GoldCD GOLD 1022
1.14A Message to You Rudy2:52The SpecialsToo Much Too YoungThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1996-05-14
EMI Gold7243 8 38333 2 0
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsBest OfThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 870702
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsGrosse Pointe Blank: More Music From the FilmVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1997-10-07
London Records (UK, 1947–98)422-828 944-2
1.7A Message To You Rudi2:55The SpecialsA Taste of Two-ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 59687 2 3
3.7A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsClassic EightiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 7243 8 57936 2 2, 7243 8 57937 2 1
3.7A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsClassic Eighties, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 8 57935 2 3, 8 57937 2
1.7A Message to Rudy2:53The SpecialsSka Is the LimitVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDC 880742
2.8A Message to You (Rudy)2:54The SpecialsThe Best Reggae Album in the World… Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD 127
1.15A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsThe No. 1 Ska AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
PolyGram TV (a division of PolyGram Record Operations Ltd.)553 419-2
2.2A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsThe Best Ska Album in the World... Ever!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)VTDCD199
1.13A Message To You Rudy2:56The SpecialsSka Trax: The New GenerationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music CanadaUMSSD 81073
1.3A Message to You Rudy2:54The Specials feat. RicoDiscover the Rhythms of British SKAVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1999-11-22
Cargo Records (UK label)DR-499891-2
1.9A Message to You Rudy2:45The Specials feat. RicoSka: A.K.A.Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson Productions (UK budget reissue label; imprint of Crimson Productions Ltd.)MIDCD042
2.16A Message to Rudy2:51The Specials feat. RicoCool Britannia: Britain’s Best From the 60’s 70’s and 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-05-08
DiskyCB858432
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:56The SpecialsStereo-Typical: A's, B's & RaritiesThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-08-21
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)7243 5 27154 2 8
4.18A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsBest of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-10-16
EMI Gold528 427 2
1.11Rudy, a Message to You2:54The SpecialsDe Pre Historie 1980, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EVA Belgium74321 75230 2
1.10A Message to Rudy2:55The SpecialsGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 991472, BX 991482, BX 991492, BX 991502, BX 991512, BX 991522, BX 991532, BX 991542, DB 991552
1.10A Message to Rudy2:55The SpecialsGreatest Hits of the 70’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyBX 995632, BX 995672, BX 995682, BX 995692
1.6A Message to Rudy2:52The Specials feat. Rico RodriguezSerious SkaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Plus724357605823
1.9A Message to You Rudy2:57The SpecialsWas het nu 70, 80 of 90? File 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Virgin (worldwide imprint of Virgin Records Ltd. and all its subsidiaries)8505082, 8505092
2.15A Message to You Rudy (SFR Pro)2:54The SpecialsCulture pub - la compilationVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2001-12-04
Sony Music Media501809-2
1.2A Message to Rudy2:53The Specials feat. RicoBest of SkaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyCB 648052
1.16A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsEl mejor álbum de música de anuncios TV, Volumen 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI‐Odeon, S.A. (not for release label use! subsidiary of EMI Music Spain, S.A.)7243 5 33048 2 9
1.9A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsParty Hard 2001Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsReggae All StarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2001
Virgin France S.A. (not for release label use!)7243 8106572 3
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • GB2002-03-25
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)7243 5 37697 0 3
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • US2002-05-21
Chrysalis7243 5 37697 0 3
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:56The SpecialsSka StoryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • FR2002-08-26
EMI Music France (1994–2013)
1.17A Message to You Rudy2:56The Specials feat. RicoMastermix Classic Cuts 27: SkaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Music Factory (UK promotional remix service started in 1985)CC027
1.11A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsDestination Hits 1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music France (1994–2013)7243 5926692 3
1.6A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsBest of BritishVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Capitol Records (imprint of Capitol Records, Inc.)DPRO 7087 6 17873 2 0
1.15A Message to You Rudy2:56The Specials feat. RicoGreatest Hits of the 70’s (8 CD Box)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 905547
1.8A Message to You, Rudy2:54The SpecialsNewbury Comics: The Early Years, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Music Special Markets72435-90689-2-3
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:56The SpecialsSka HeroesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2003
1.10A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsSka: A.K.A.Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Crimson
1.11A Message to You, Rudy2:55The SpecialsAbsolutely the Best of Modern RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Fuel 2000 Records, EMI Music Special Markets302 061 434-2, 72435-79982-2-2
1.7A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe Original Reggae & Ska AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold864 0882
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:57The SpecialsSuited & Booted: Essential Mod & SkaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2005-06-06
V2TVV2TV1033702
3.15A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSuper 70’s ReggaeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -2005-06-20
Virgin TV
2.1A Message to You Rudy2:51The SpecialsThis Is Ska and Reggae RootsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-07-04
1.13A Message to You Rudy2:51The SpecialsBack to Mine: Liam ProdigyLiam HowlettAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2006-01-30
DMC (Disco Mix Club)BACKCD23
3.6A Message to You Rudy2:56The SpecialsEssential 70s: 54 Huge Hits From Across the DecadeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Gold0946 3 49739 2 2
5.4A Message to You Rudy2:52The Specials101 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-02-26
Virgin TVVTDCDX 865
1.19A Message to You Rudy2:52The Specials101 Jukebox ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-06-04
Virgin TVVTDCDX 871
5.4A Message to You Rudy2:53The Specials100 80s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • ZA2007-07-12
1.4Message to You, Rudy2:53The SpecialsWe Own the NightWojciech KilarAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US2007-10-02
Lakeshore RecordsLKS 33950
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe Best of The SpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2008-03-31
ChrysalisCHRTV 20082
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe Best of The SpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2008-03-31
EMI Catalogue
1.14A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsThe Second WaveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino Custom Products (retail, mail order and premium use compilations for WMG catalog)OPCD-8185
4.16A Message to You Rudy2:55The Specials70s: 130 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2009-03-30
EMI Gold6944262
4.15A Message to You Rudy2:55The Specials70s: 111 Original HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2009-08-28
EMI Gold699 1722
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsLes InvinciblesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • FR2010-02-22
2.12A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsNew Wave ClassixVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Spain, S.L. (not for release label use!)0600753260036
3.2A Message to You Rudy (2002 remaster)2:52The SpecialsMassive Hits! Reggae & SkaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2011-04-18
EMI Gold50999 0 94559 2 4
2.9A Message to You Rudy2:56The SpecialsSchool Disco Anthems, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2011-11-30
Universal Music TV (UK, a division of Universal Music Operations Limited)5332895
1.43A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsRamasser les morceaux : Le punk pour les nul-le-sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)[none]
5.2A Message to You Rudy2:55The Specials feat. Rico Rodriguez100 Hits: Party ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2012-11-23
100 HitsDMG 100 106
1.43A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsRamasser les morceaux : Le punk pour les nul-le-sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)[none]
1.22A Message to You Rudy (2002 remastered version)2:52The SpecialsParty Time! 50 Classic Party TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2013-12-09
Rhino (reissue label)
1.5A Message to You Rudy2:54The Specials feat. RicoThe Best of 2 ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2014-01-01
Rhino (reissue label)
2.17A Message to You, Rudy2:52The SpecialsGreatest Ever! Mod: The Definitive CollectionVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
  • GB2014-05-05
Universal Music Operations Ltd. (not for release label use! UK&IE subsidiary of UMG, legal name of Universal Music UK)GTSTCD089
1.17A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsParty: The CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2014-11-15
Rhino (reissue label)825646213856
1.3A Message to You Rudy2:55The SpecialsRock Werchter 40: 1975–2014Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • BE2014-12-01
Universal (plain logo “Universal” used by Universal Music and Universal Pictures)5356400
1.5A Message to You Rudy?:??The Specials feat. RicoThe Best of 2 ToneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CHRTT 5014
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • GB2015-03-31
Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CDLTTR 5001
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ChrysalisCDL TT 5001
1.2A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
ParlophoneXWAR43948F96
2.7A Message to You Rudy2:54The SpecialsThe Best Ever Time to RelaxVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rhino (reissue label)0825646070473
3.22A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsThe Seventies AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music TV0825646946266
(unknown)
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecialsThe SpecialsAlbum
  • JP1988-02-05
Chrysalis, Two-Tone Records (UK ska)CP28-1027
1.1A Message to You Rudy2:53The SpecialsSpecials (opaque blue jewel case)The SpecialsAlbum
  • -1989
ChrysalisCCD 5001

Relationships

producer:Elvis Costello
guest trombone:Rico Rodriguez (Jamaican trombonist)
mash-ups:Pretty Rudy (TLC vs. The Specials) by Go Home Productions
part of:Indie 88: Top 500 Indie Rock Songs (number: 132) (order: 132)
recording of:A Message to You, Rudy (cover)

Related works

A Message to You, Rudy

writer:Dandy Livingstone
later translated versions:Rudy (Un mensaje para vos)
is the basis for:D.J.s