Album: The Best of UB40, Volume 1 by UB40 (1987)
Genre: Reggae | Mood: Carefree
Format: Compilation

Description: The Best of UB40 – Volume One is a compilation album by the British reggae band UB40. It was issued in 1987 and includes all the chart topping hits from 1980 to 1986. The album includes 13 solo tracks as well as a track that the band performed with Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders.

The pub on the cover is the Eagle and Tun, frequented by UB40 as it is close to DEP International in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Best of UB40 - Volume One was re-released in July 1995 along with the release of Volume Two.

Artist Background: UB40 are an English reggae and pop band, formed in December 1978 in Birmingham, England. The band has had more than 50 singles in the UK Singles Chart, and has also achieved considerable international success. They have been nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Reggae Album four times, and in 1984 were nominated for the Brit Award for Best British Group. UB40 have sold more than 70 million records worldwide. The ethnic make-up of the band's original line-up was diverse, with musicians of E... Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Related Artists: Jimmy Cliff, Inner Circle, Big Mountain, Gregory Isaacs

Music Scene: Part of the Birmingham, England music scene. Emerged in the 1970s era. Associated with Reggae movement.

Tags: Reggae, Carefree, 1980s, Compilation


The Best of UB40 – Volume One is a compilation album by the British reggae band UB40. It was issued in 1987 and includes all the chart topping hits from 1980 to 1986. The album includes 13 solo tracks as well as a track that the band performed with Chrissie Hynde from The Pretenders.

The pub on the cover is the Eagle and Tun, frequented by UB40 as it is close to DEP International in Digbeth, Birmingham. The Best of UB40 - Volume One was re-released in July 1995 along with the release of Volume Two.

The Best of UB40, Volume 1

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