UK
March 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VGD 3511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
UB40The UB40 File
Vinyl pressings
The UB40 File
by UB40 · 1985
13 pressings11 countriesReggae
The UB40 File was first pressed on vinyl in 1985. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of The UB40 File
13 pressings came out in 1985, the album's first year, in 11 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
UK
March 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VGD 3511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
Australia
March 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VGD 3511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
SIDE 1: MX215535 VGD3511-1 record one
SIDE 2:MX215535 VGD3511-1 record(one crossed out) two
SIDE 3:MX215537 VGD3511.1 record one
SIDE 4:MX215537 VGD3511.2 record two
Ireland
March 10, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VGD 3511
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VGD 3511 A-2U-1-Side A stamped
TOWNHOUSESide A etched
VGD 3511 B-2U-1-Side B stamped
TOWNHOUSESide B etched
Japan
May 22, 1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin 20VB-1026・27
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
5-5 VGD 3511 A-1 1S 3Stamped in runout A
VGD 3511 A-2 1S 5Stamped in runout B
5-5 VGD 3511 B-1 1S 1Stamped in runout C
VGD 3511 B-2 1S 1Stamped in runout D
Canada
1985- Label and catalog number
- Virgin VMD 2324
- Format
- LP, Compilation
- Runout / matrix
VMD-2324A SNB 230 EL [Cinram stamp]Side A runout
VMD-2324B SNB 230 EL [Cinram stamp]Side B runout
VMD-2324C #2 SNB 230 EL [Cinram stamp] [Cinram stamp]Side C runout
VMD-2324D SNB 230 EL [Cinram stamp]Side D runout
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 13 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s13 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Canada | Virgin VMD 2324First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Europe | Virgin 302497-370First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Greece | Virgin VG 50112/113First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Israel | Virgin VGD 3511 / CBS VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Italy | Virgin VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation, Stereo | LP, Compilation, Stereo |
| 1985 | South Africa | Virgin VNC 5060/1First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Spain | Virgin XH 302497First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Australia | Virgin VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Ireland | Virgin VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | UK | Virgin VGD 3511First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 20VB-1026・27First yearLP, Compilation | LP, Compilation |
| 1985 | Japan | Virgin 20VB-1026・27First yearLP, Compilation, Promo · Promo | LP, Compilation, Promo · Promo |
Tracklist
- A1Tyler
- A2King
- A312 Bar
- A4Burden Of Shame
- B1Adella
- B2I Think It's Going To Rain Today
- B325%
- B4Food For Thought
- B5Little By Little
- B6Signing Off
- C1Madam Medusa
- C2Strange Fruit
- C3Reefer Madness
- D1My Way Of Thinking
- D2The Earth Dies Screaming
- D3Dream A Lie
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of The UB40 File are there?
13 vinyl pressings of The UB40 File are listed here, from 11 countries.
When was The UB40 File first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1985, in UK, Australia, Ireland, Japan and more. One of them is Virgin VGD 3511, released March 10, 1985.
How do I tell if my copy of The UB40 File is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use VGD 3511, 20VB-1026・27, VMD 2324, 302497-370) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is The UB40 File on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
