UB40 – Signing Off

3 Albums that are essential for the understanding of UK Reggae... Handsworth Riots by Steel Pulse, Aswad by Aswad... and this UB40 Signing Off......

Still my favorite release by UB40. The album is a must have for British reggae fans, reggae fans, and 70s/80s reggae fans.

The idea to butcher such a great album, both sonically and artistically, is one of the more baffling licensing decisions in Yugoslavia.

Not the best pressing imo. Very muddy. It could be mine, but unlikely since it's in nm condition. The 12" has no issues. I also have the Italian pressing that sounds beyond better.

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No-noise copy with superb dynamic range, maybe the one issue to look out for. Brilliant pressing by GZ Media.

Quite sure (not 100 %) that this was cut by Oli Morgan at Abbey Road. Really sure this wasn't 'plated' by Eddie Gorecky who's been credited for the original pressing's plating process.

The one UB40 for those people who are really into serious Roots Rock Reggae UK stylee... Still wonder why such a brilliant band decided to release only Pop fillers no killers afterwards, but this one stands proud next to your Misty In Roots/ Creation Rebel, Black Symbol and the likes.

HIGHLY RECOMENDED!!!

To me, this is the 1980s greatest album. Wonderful UK Reggae with unforgettable melodies, great 'reality' lyrics and beautiful production work. A milestone that sadly is forgotten quite too often in lists like this one . timeless classic!!!

Add variant: Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 788261 2 . 4:1:34 EMI Swindon
Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 1479

Although not particularly a UB40 fan, I'd heard good things about their debut album. I picked this up for a fiver in Oxfam yesterday and am so glad I did. Despite some berk filling in the Attendance Card cover in biro, the sound of this 43-year-old vinyl is pretty astonishing, especially the 45 RPM second disc. It's a proper dub reggae album rather than the pop stylings that followed later. Don't hesitate if you see it ;)

Not a UB40 fan but saw this in a used section and bought it blind. My copy is clean and sounds amazing. Pleasantly surprised by the music itself as it is not commercial like the UB40 I knew and is incredibly good. The pressing is good, sounds great and am very pleased with it.

Part of side 1 track 1 is blank… very surprising. Only on this copy?