UB40 - Labour Of Love II Vinyl

Artist: UB40

Title: Labour Of Love II

Label: DEP International / Virgin

Catalogue Number: LPDEP 16

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1989

Pressing Year: 1989 UK First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Labour Of Love II is the ninth studio album by UB40 and the highly successful sequel to their acclaimed Labour Of Love covers collection. Released in 1989, the album features reggae interpretations of classic soul and Jamaican favourites, including the hit singles Kingston Town, Here I Am (Come And Take Me) and The Way You Do The Things You Do. Reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart, the album became one of UB40's biggest-selling releases and further cemented their reputation as one of Britain's most successful reggae bands.

Pressing Notes

Original 1989 UK first pressing on DEP International / Virgin, catalogue number LPDEP 16. This copy features the desirable LPDEP 16 A1 / LPDEP 16 B1 first-cut matrix combination, confirming it as an original UK pressing from the album's initial production run.

Originally issued with the printed lyric inner sleeve, first pressings are highly regarded for their warm analogue sound quality. Featuring fourteen classic cover versions performed in UB40's unmistakable reggae style, this edition remains the preferred pressing for many collectors and fans of British reggae.

Track Listing

Side One

Here I Am (Come And Take Me)
Tears From My Eyes
Groovin'
The Way You Do The Things You Do
Wear You To The Ball
Singer Man
Kingston Town

Side Two

Baby
Wedding Day
Sweet Cherrie
Stick By Me
Just Another Girl
Homely Girl
Impossible Love
Matrix / Runout

Side One: LPDEP 16 A1

Side Two: LPDEP 16 B1

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
First-cut A1 / B1 matrices
DEP International / Virgin
Catalogue number LPDEP 16
33⅓ RPM LP
Original printed lyric inner sleeve
Features Kingston Town
Includes Here I Am (Come And Take Me) and The Way You Do The Things You Do
UK Top 3 album
Classic reggae covers collection
Highly collectible UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

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