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1984 · UK · DEP International · Vinyl LP Album
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- LP DEP 6 A-1U-1-3 X1TOWNHOUSELP DEP 6 A-2U-1-3 X1 TOWNHOUSELP DEP 6 A-2U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSE
- Runout — side B
- LP DEP 6 B-2U-1-1LP DEP 6 B-2U-1-1 TOWNHOUSELP DEP 6 B-1U-1-1-X1 TOWNHOUSE
- Lacquer Cut At
- The Town House
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Riddle Me3:57
- A2As Always You Were Wrong Again3:35
- A3If It Happens Again3:39
- A4D.U.B.4:48
- A5The Pillow3:29
- B1Nkomo A Go Go3:05
- B2Seasons3:47
- B3You're Not An Army3:46
- B4I'm Not Fooled So Easily4:10
- B5Your Eyes Were Open4:57
- Producer
- Howard Gray
- Producer
- UB40
- Producer [Assistant]
- Ray "Pablo" Falconer
- Engineer
- Howard Gray
- Composed By [Music], Arranged By [Music], Lyrics By
- UB40
- Photography By
- Vanley Burke
About this record
The Townhouse stamp in the dead wax—visible on both sides as part of the matrix string LP DEP 6 A-1U-1-3 X1 and LP DEP 6 A-2U-1-3 X1 TOWNHOUSE—identifies this 1984 UK pressing as an EMI Records production rather than a later reissue. DEP International's catalogue LP DEP 6 carries 10 tracks of reggae-pop across the album, and the absence of a barcode reinforces its early-1980s UK origin.
What drives its value
Condition drives the entire market for this pressing. A Mint copy commands 22.19 USD, while a Near Mint drops to 19.86 USD—a narrow margin reflecting the rarity of truly unplayed stock.
The slide steepens below that: VG+ sits at 15.18 USD, VG at 10.51 USD, and Good+ at 5.84 USD. With 118 copies currently for sale, supply is modest but steady; the community snapshot shows 1969 collectors own one against 132 who want it, indicating moderate collector interest rather than frenzied demand.
The original UK DEP International pressing on EMI holds its value better than later reissues because the Townhouse matrix and absence of barcode confirm its first-generation status, a detail invisible on reissue variants.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number LP DEP 6 on the spine and label. Examine the dead wax on both sides: Side A should read LP DEP 6 A-1U-1-3 X1 (or the alternate A-2U-1-3 X1 TOWNHOUSE variant), and Side B should show LP DEP 6 B-2U-1-1.
The presence of TOWNHOUSE in the runout is the key differentiator—it marks EMI Records' Townhouse Studios mastering. The label itself will credit DEP International and list no barcode.
Grade by vinyl surface condition: examine under bright light for hairline scratches, scuffs, and pressing flaws. Play-grading requires testing both channels across all 10 tracks for crackle, pops, and wow.
A Mint copy will show no audible defects and minimal visual wear; VG+ allows light surface marks that do not affect playback; VG permits light scratches and faint background noise during quiet passages.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Frequently asked
How do I tell this 1984 UK pressing from a reissue?
Check the dead wax on both sides for the TOWNHOUSE stamp and the specific matrix codes LP DEP 6 A-1U-1-3 X1 or LP DEP 6 A-2U-1-3 X1 TOWNHOUSE on Side A, and LP DEP 6 B-2U-1-1 on Side B. The absence of a barcode on the label is also a marker of the original 1984 UK pressing. Later reissues will show different matrix strings and often include a barcode.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy is valued at 15.18 USD. This represents a record with light surface marks and minor cosmetic wear that does not affect playback. The estimate reflects market data as of the guide's compilation date and may vary depending on seller and buyer location.
Why is there such a big drop from Mint to VG?
A Mint copy is priced at 22.19 USD, while VG drops to 10.51 USD—a significant gap because unplayed or near-unplayed stock of a 1984 pressing is scarce. Most copies in circulation have been played and show wear. Collectors willing to pay premium prices for Mint or Near Mint (19.86 USD) are paying for the rarity of preservation, not just the music.
Is this pressing in high demand?
Moderate demand: 132 collectors want it against 1969 who own one, a ratio that suggests steady but not frenzied interest. The 118 copies currently for sale indicates consistent availability, so finding a copy is not difficult—but finding one in Mint condition is. The community rating of 4 out of 5 across 82 ratings reflects appreciation for the album itself rather than collector scarcity.
What does the EMI Records / Townhouse credit mean?
Townhouse Studios was EMI's mastering and pressing facility in London during the 1980s. The TOWNHOUSE stamp in the dead wax confirms this pressing was cut and pressed there, not at a competing plant. This detail matters to collectors because different plants produced slightly different sound characteristics and pressing quality; Townhouse pressings are generally regarded as reliable and well-centered.