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UB40Signing Off

Genre:

Reggae

Style:

Dub, Reggae

Year:

Tracklist

Tyler5:53
King4:32
12 Bar4:25
Burden Of Shame7:00
Adella3:27
I Think It's Going To Rain Today3:46
25%3:34
Food For Thought4:12
Little By Little3:44
Signing Off4:28
Madam Medusa12:51
Strange Fruit4:02
Reefer Madness5:09

Credits (18)

Notes

Debut Album Released LP+12"/LP/MC 25-8-80 Reached #2 in the UK Chart

Singles Released & Related:-
UB40 - King / Food For Thought (21-7-80) #4
UB40 - I Think Its Going To Rain / My Way Of Thinking (2-6-80) #6
UB40 - The Earth Dies Screaming / Dream A Lie (20-10-80) #10
UB40 - Madam Medusa / Tyler (1980)

Versions

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    Cover of Signing Off, 1980-08-29, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Graduate Records – GRAD LP2UK1980UK1980
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo, Mono; 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single, Stereo
    Graduate Records – INT 166.700, Graduate Records – GRAD LP 2Germany1980Germany1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo, White Labels; 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, White Labels
    Graduate Records – 574007France1980France1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM, Single
    Graduate Records – UB-1, Graduate Records – UB/1Italy1980Italy1980
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo
    Beograd Disk – LPS 1020, Graduate Records – LPS 1020Yugoslavia1980Yugoslavia1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12"
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Sound (5) – GRADLP 2Netherlands1980Netherlands1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12"
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2Scandinavia1980Scandinavia1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Graduate Records – GRAD LP 2Portugal1980Portugal1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Music-Box – SMB 40112Greece1980Greece1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM, Single
    Graduate Records – 574007, Graduate Records – GRADLP 2UK & Europe1980UK & Europe1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Plum Records (2) – PMC 6010, Graduate Records – GRADLP 2South Africa1980South Africa1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADL 2New Zealand1980New Zealand1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Graduate Records – GRAD LP 2Israel1980Israel1980
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12"
    CBS – SBP 237543, Graduate Records – SBP 237543, CBS – GRADLP2, Graduate Records – GRADLP2, CBS – BA 12026, Graduate Records – BA 12026Australia1980Australia1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980-08-29, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    Graduate Records – GRAD C2UK1980UK1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Graduate Records – 17.2225/0Spain1980Spain1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2UK1980UK1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album
    Trio Records – AW-1054Japan1980Japan1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    Beograd Disk – BDS 2023, Graduate Records – BDS 2023Yugoslavia1980Yugoslavia1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
    Graduate Records – UB-1, Graduate Records – UB/1Italy1980Italy1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12"
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Graduate Records – VR 55120Netherlands1980Netherlands1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Club Edition
    Graduate Records – 27 916-6, Graduate Records – Gradlp 2Germany1980Germany1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    Music-Box – MB 40112Greece1980Greece1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Graduate Records – VR 55120Netherlands1980Netherlands1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single
    Graduate Records – UB-1, Graduate Records – UB/1Italy1980Italy1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12"
    Graduate Records – GRAD LP2, Graduate Records – 12 GRAD LP 2UK1980UK1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    Graduate Records – GRK 76000Italy1980Italy1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Damont Pressing; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Graduate Records – GRAD LP2UK1980UK1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off - Firmando, 1980, CassetteSigning Off - Firmando
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    Graduate Records – 53 2225/8, Movieplay – 53 2225/8Spain1980Spain1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album, Stereo
    Graduate Records – 775007France1980France1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo, Mono; 12", Maxi-Single, Stereo
    Graduate Records – INT 166.700, Graduate Records – GRAD LP 2Germany1980Germany1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album, Club Edition
    Graduate Records – 22 867-6Germany1980Germany1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo
    ATC – L 13 (9013)Argentina1980Argentina1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    ATC – C13 (11013)Argentina1980Argentina1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo, Srebrna
    Beograd Disk – LPS 1020, Graduate Records – LPS 1020Yugoslavia1980Yugoslavia1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980-08-29, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM; 7", 45 RPM, Double A Sided
    CBS – 237543, CBS – BA12026, CBS – BA222772Australia1980Australia1980
    Recently Edited
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980-08-29, CassetteSigning Off
    Cassette, Album
    Graduate Records – GRAD C2UK1980UK1980
    New Submission
    Signing Off
    LP, Album, Test Pressing; 12", Test Pressing
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2Scandinavia1980Scandinavia1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980-08-29, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album; 12", 45 RPM
    Graduate Records – GRADLP 2, Sound (5) – GRAD LP2Netherlands1980Netherlands1980
    New Submission
    Cover of Signing Off, 1980, VinylSigning Off
    LP, Album, Stereo, Black Labels; 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single, Stereo, Black Labels
    Graduate Records – 574007France1980France1980
    New Submission

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    Reviews

    • Demkec's avatar
      Demkec
      The idea to butcher such a great album, both sonically and artistically, is one of the more baffling licensing decisions in Yugoslavia.
      • Spatzo-'s avatar
        Spatzo-
        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.
        • past2's avatar
          past2
          I am sorry i 'trying hard to upload photos but i can't from my cellphone
          • Krefeld's avatar
            Krefeld
            Edited 19 days ago
            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!!!
            • Chris_Atkin's avatar
              Chris_Atkin
              Add variant: Matrix / Runout (Variant 2): 788261 2 . 4:1:34 EMI Swindon
              Mould SID Code (Variant 2): IFPI 1479
              • petebate's avatar
                petebate
                Edited one year ago
                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 ;)
                • Vinylmeup's avatar
                  Vinylmeup
                  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.
                  • Marc33T's avatar
                    Marc33T
                    Part of side 1 track 1 is blank… very surprising. Only on this copy?
                    • Dzubox's avatar
                      Dzubox
                      This Sweedish pressing sounds great. The sound is crisp, analog warm, bass is strong and heavy. Everithing has been done right.
                      • lsmdinesco's avatar
                        lsmdinesco
                        I bought this new in the cutout bins @ Tower Hollywood in 1985. Fantastic sounding version of the first and best IMHO session they ever did. Have not A/B’d against an English first press, but why bother. Seek this out eagerly!

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