{"product_id":"ub40-labour-of-love-ii-vinyl","title":"UB40 - Labour Of Love II Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: UB40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Labour Of Love II\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: DEP International \/ Virgin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: LPDEP 16\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1989 UK First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabour 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHere I Am (Come And Take Me)\u003cbr\u003e\nTears From My Eyes\u003cbr\u003e\nGroovin'\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Way You Do The Things You Do\u003cbr\u003e\nWear You To The Ball\u003cbr\u003e\nSinger Man\u003cbr\u003e\nKingston Town\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaby\u003cbr\u003e\nWedding Day\u003cbr\u003e\nSweet Cherrie\u003cbr\u003e\nStick By Me\u003cbr\u003e\nJust Another Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nHomely Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nImpossible Love\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: LPDEP 16 A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: LPDEP 16 B1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut A1 \/ B1 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\nDEP International \/ Virgin\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number LPDEP 16\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal printed lyric inner sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Kingston Town\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Here I Am (Come And Take Me) and The Way You Do The Things You Do\u003cbr\u003e\nUK Top 3 album\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic reggae covers collection\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57330465669493,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/9F6455A3-CA0A-42FB-9840-F7D0534775B6.jpg?v=1782915950","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/ub40-labour-of-love-ii-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}