Tracklist
| A1 | Special | 3:51 |
| A2 | Love Is All | 4:19 |
| A3 | Peace Officer | 4:12 |
| A4 | Treat The Youths Right | 3:40 |
| A5 | Keep On Dancing | 3:25 |
| A6 | Rub-A-Dub Partner | 2:58 |
| B1 | Roots Radical | 4:25 |
| B2 | Love Heights | 3:35 |
| B3 | Originator | 4:56 |
| B4 | Rock Children | 4:00 |
| B5 | Where There Is Love | 4:15 |
Credits
- Backing Band – Oneness*
- Backing Vocals – Alvina "Topaz" Del Bettis, Ansel Collins, Barbara Jones, Earl Chinna Smith*, Jackie Kingstonian (tracks: A6), Jimmy Cliff, Dougie Bryan*, Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson*
- Bass – Bertram Ranchi McLean*
- Drums – Mickey Boo Richards*, Sly Dunbar (tracks: A6)
- Drums [African] – Carlton "Santa" Davis
- Drums [Niabingi] – Earl Chinna Smith*, Harry T. Powell*, Jimmy Cliff, Sydney Wolf "Sheep"*
- Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – David Madden
- Flute – Pee Wee Dread*
- Guitar – Ron Wood (tracks: A3 & A5)
- Harmonica – John Paris*
- Kalimba – Wayne Jobson
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Earl Chinna Smith*, Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan
- Organ – Ansel Collins
- Percussion – Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson*
- Piano – Ansel Collins, Byron Allred, Phil Ramocon*
- Producer – Chris Kimsey, Jimmy Cliff (tracks: A6), Oneness* (tracks: A6)
- Saxophone – Dean Fraser
- Synthesizer [Arp] – Byron Allred
- Synthesizer [Ob-xa] – Phil Ramocon*
- Synthesizer [Prophet] – Ansel Collins, Byron Allred
- Trombone – Ronald "Nambo" Robinson
- Trumpet – David Madden, Junior "Chico" Chin
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: SGAE
- Other (Depósito Legal): M.25642-1982
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP, Album) | Columbia | FC 38099 | US | 1982 |
| 40-85878 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (Cass, Album) | CBS | 40-85878 | Europe | 1982 |
| CK 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 38099 | US | Unknown |
| PC 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP, Album) | Columbia | PC 38099 | US | 1982 |
| 25AP 2374 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP, Album) | CBS/Sony | 25AP 2374 | Japan | 1982 |
Tracklist
| A1 | Special | 3:51 |
| A2 | Love Is All | 4:19 |
| A3 | Peace Officer | 4:12 |
| A4 | Treat The Youths Right | 3:40 |
| A5 | Keep On Dancing | 3:25 |
| A6 | Rub-A-Dub Partner | 2:58 |
| B1 | Roots Radical | 4:25 |
| B2 | Love Heights | 3:35 |
| B3 | Originator | 4:56 |
| B4 | Rock Children | 4:00 |
| B5 | Where There Is Love | 4:15 |
Credits
- Backing Band – Oneness*
- Backing Vocals – Alvina "Topaz" Del Bettis, Ansel Collins, Barbara Jones, Earl Chinna Smith*, Jackie Kingstonian (tracks: A6), Jimmy Cliff, Dougie Bryan*, Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson*
- Bass – Bertram Ranchi McLean*
- Drums – Mickey Boo Richards*, Sly Dunbar (tracks: A6)
- Drums [African] – Carlton "Santa" Davis
- Drums [Niabingi] – Earl Chinna Smith*, Harry T. Powell*, Jimmy Cliff, Sydney Wolf "Sheep"*
- Flugelhorn [Flügelhorn] – David Madden
- Flute – Pee Wee Dread*
- Guitar – Ron Wood (tracks: A3 & A5)
- Harmonica – John Paris*
- Kalimba – Wayne Jobson
- Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar – Earl Chinna Smith*, Radcliffe "Dougie" Bryan
- Organ – Ansel Collins
- Percussion – Uzziah "Sticky" Thompson*
- Piano – Ansel Collins, Byron Allred, Phil Ramocon*
- Producer – Chris Kimsey, Jimmy Cliff (tracks: A6), Oneness* (tracks: A6)
- Saxophone – Dean Fraser
- Synthesizer [Arp] – Byron Allred
- Synthesizer [Ob-xa] – Phil Ramocon*
- Synthesizer [Prophet] – Ansel Collins, Byron Allred
- Trombone – Ronald "Nambo" Robinson
- Trumpet – David Madden, Junior "Chico" Chin
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Barcode (Scanned): 074643809917
Other versions
| Category | Artist | Title (Format) | Label | Category | Country | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40-85878 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (Cass, Album) | CBS | 40-85878 | Europe | 1982 |
| CK 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (CD, Album) | Columbia | CK 38099 | US | Unknown |
| PC 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP, Album) | Columbia | PC 38099 | US | 1982 |
| 25AP 2374 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP, Album) | CBS/Sony | 25AP 2374 | Japan | 1982 |
| AL 38099 | Jimmy Cliff | Special (LP) | CBS | AL 38099 | Nigeria | 1982 |
