UB40 - The UB40 File (Vinyl 2LP | EU Original | 1985)

UB40 – The UB40 File is a 1985 double LP compilation of the Birmingham band's 1980 recordings for the Graduate label: the complete debut album Signing Off, the three tracks from its accompanying 12", and the singles not on the album, including "My Way Of Thinking" and "The Earth Dies Screaming". The recordings were produced by Bob Lamb, UB40 and Ray "Pablo" Falconer. This copy is the 1985 European original pressing on Virgin.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgin 302497-370
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, compilation
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1985 (recordings: 1980)
• Genre: Reggae, Pop/Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU S U33).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Tyler
2. King
3. 12 Bar
4. Burden Of Shame

Side B

1. Adella
2. I Think It's Going To Rain Today (Randy Newman)
3. 25%
4. Food For Thought
5. Little By Little
6. Signing Off

Side C

1. Madame Medusa
2. Strange Fruit (Lewis Allan)
3. Reefer Madness

Side D

1. My Way Of Thinking
2. The Earth Dies Screaming (12" Version)
3. Dream A Lie (12" Version)

Personnel

UB40: Ali Campbell (vocals, guitar), Robin Campbell (guitar, vocals), Astro (toasting, trumpet), Brian Travers (saxophone), Michael Virtue (keyboards), Earl Falconer (bass), Norman Hassan (percussion, trombone), Jim Brown (drums). Produced by Bob Lamb, UB40 and Ray "Pablo" Falconer. All songs by UB40 unless noted.

FAQ

Which recordings are on The UB40 File?
All the recordings UB40 made for the Graduate label in 1980: the album Signing Off, the bonus 12" with "Madame Medusa", "Strange Fruit" and "Reefer Madness", and the non-album singles "My Way Of Thinking", "The Earth Dies Screaming" and "Dream A Lie". Later albums are not included.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
Media NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. Sleeve VG+ (Very Good Plus): light signs of wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more UB40 records?
Yes, for example Signing Off (LP + 12"), UB44, Baggariddim, Geffery Morgan. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.