One of the most enigmatic names in the story of 2 Tone, John Collins was drafted in to produce the label's finest moment, Ghost Town, after Jerry Dammers lauded his production on Victor Romero Evan's 'At The Club'. John recounts the recording process of one of the most prescient records ever to hit the top spot in the UKs' chart history.

It's not just among the 2 Tone faithful that Walt Jabsco is held in such high esteem. The die cut 2 Tone sleeve is listed among the most memorable record sleeves of all time, taking its place along side the likes of Jamie Reid's artwork for the Sex Pistols and The Beatles Sergeant Pepper sleeve. Like all great design, the artwork captured the idea simply & perfectly...


2 Tone, while having huge coverage across the music press during it's heyday, has had rather few publications focusing solely on the label or the artists therein. Here we've listed the titles that most collectors would look to have grace their bookshelf.

Although 2 Tone was closely identified with Ska, efforts were made to try and broaden the labels musical output; Two bands that almost made it onto the label were UB40 and Dexy’s Midnight Runners...


2 Tone at its peak ('79 - '81) released 17 singles and all but 2 of them made the national charts. It was not uncommon for singles on the label to reach sales figures in excess of 250,000. Given such numbers its maybe not that surprising that there were a few misshapes at the pressing plants...

We take an in-depth look at the tunes behind the tunes, the stories behind the tracks that were dusted down and polished up to be covered on the 2 Tone label.

Interviews with John Collins, Ghost Town Producer and Specials guitarist & songwriter Roddy Radiation...