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It's a real shame that many folks seem to dismiss UB40 after their hit with Red Red Wine. Truth is, up until Labour Of Love 1, they were hands down one of the most thrilling British reggae bands around. They had this incredible knack for mixing dub, roots, and what we now call post-punk. Their early albums, like Signing Off and its successor, were just phenomenal in my book. They're tight, almost claustrophobic, with moments that are downright menacing and brutal. These records really capture the essence of early 80s Britain. I'd strongly suggest starting with Signing Off. Grab that, along with the 12"s of The Earth Dies Screaming and Dream A Lie, and you're all set. The sound quality is top-notch, no heavy compression here. I personally lost interest in the band around the time of Rat In Mi Kitchen, but Signing Off and Present Arms are must-haves if you're into the alternative pop/rock scene of the early 80s.
I own a first pressing UK version that I purchased upon its release. It sounds fantastic. However, my Simply Vinyl copy is noticeably superior. The mastering engineer clearly knew their craft. To my ears, it's audiophile quality and rivals some of the finest in my collection of around 70 Mobile Fidelity/Analogue Productions pressings. It has been one of my go-to reference records for the past two decades. This is unexpected since I have about a dozen Simply Vinyl LPs, and usually, their mastering doesn't exceed "quite good"—my first issue UK pressings of the same titles typically sound better. But this Simply Vinyl pressing is in a league of its own and is one of the best-sounding records I possess. There are countless variables when listening to music, and it might be that I have an exceptionally good pressing, or that the mastering is particularly well-suited to my specific (Linn/B&W) system, or to my particular ears. But I suspect that anyone listening on any high-quality system would appreciate this LP. A true hidden gem.
I picked this up brand new from the cutout bins at Tower Hollywood way back in '85. Absolutely incredible sounding take on their debut and, in my opinion, the best session they ever recorded. Haven't compared it to an original English pressing, but honestly, who cares? Go out and grab this one ASAP!
Without a doubt, this is UB40's finest album, a world away from their later work. Absolutely love it!
This is a fantastic album, uniquely put out on both 33 and 45 rpm 12 inch records. The reggae tracks are incredibly well mixed in stereo, with the instruments perfectly positioned across the sound stage. It's a truly delightful listening experience.
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