UB40 - Live (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1983)

UB40 – Live is the Birmingham band's first live album, recorded in February 1982 on tour in Ireland and released on 14 February 1983 on the band's own label DEP International. It was produced by UB40 and Pablo Falconer. The ten tracks date from the period of their first three albums, including "Food For Thought", "Tyler", "Present Arms" and "One In Ten". This copy is the 1983 European original pressing.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: DEP International 205 292 / 205 292-320
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1983
• Genre: Reggae, Dub, 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 U40).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Food For Thought
2. Sardonicus
3. Don't Slow Down
4. Folitician
5. Tyler

Side B

1. Present Arms
2. The Piper Calls The Tune
3. Love Is All Is Alright
4. Burden Of Shame
5. One In Ten

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 UB40 and Pablo Falconer. All songs by UB40.

FAQ

Where was UB40 – Live recorded?
In February 1982 on tour in Ireland. The album came out a year later, in February 1983.

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1983 European first issue on DEP International, cat. no. 205 292; the UK issue is numbered LP DEP 4.

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, Geffery Morgan, The UB40 File. More titles are in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.