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UB40 – I Think Its Going To Rain / My Way Of Thinking
1980 · UK · Graduate Records · Vinyl 7" 45 RPM Single
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Feb 8, 2026
- MMint
- $10.28
- NMNear Mint
- $9.20
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $7.04
- VGVery Good
- $4.87
- G+Good Plus
- $2.71
- GGood
- $1.62
- FFair
- $1.08
- PPoor
- $0.54
184 copies listed on Discogs from $0.39.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
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Pressing identification
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- Runout — side A
- GRAD 8 AGRAD8A Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶1̶ EG. D C1GRAD8A Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶1̶ EG. D A1GRAD8A Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶1̶ EG. D N1
- Runout — side B
- GRAD 8 BGRAD8B Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶2̶ EG. S DGRAD8B Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶2̶ EG. D B1GRAD8B Ʊ ̶U̶B̶ ̶4̶0̶ ̶-̶2̶ EG. D E1
- Lacquer Cut At
- Utopia Studios
- Pressed By
- Damont
Specifications
Tracklist
- AI Think It's Going To Rain Today3:25
- AAMy Way Of Thinking3:20
- Producer
- Bob Lamb
- Producer
- UB40
About this record
Both sides of this 1980 UK single are labeled as 'A' on the vinyl itself, but the hand-etched runouts reveal the true hierarchy: GRAD 8 A marks "I Think Its Going To Rain Today" as the primary A-side, while GRAD 8 B carries "My Way Of Thinking." Pressed at Damont for Graduate Records, this early UB40 45 carries split publishing credits—Interworld on the A-side and Graduate/New Claims/ATV Music on the flip—a detail visible only in the dead wax.
What drives its value
This single trades across a steep condition curve: Mint copies command 10.28 USD, while VG+ drops to 7.04 USD and VG settles at 4.87 USD. The lowest asking price sits at 0.39 USD, with 184 copies currently for sale—a sign of modest scarcity rather than rarity.
Community data shows 1205 collectors own one against only 42 who want it, indicating settled demand. As a first pressing on Graduate Records (the band's original UK label before signing to DEP International), it holds more historical weight than later reissues, but the wide availability and low want-to-have ratio suggest it is not a sought-after variant.
Condition-conscious buyers should expect to pay a premium for NM or better copies.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the catalogue number GRAD 8 on the label and sleeve. The runout etchings are the key identifier: Side A reads GRAD 8 A with the hand-etched notation UB 40 -1 EG.
D C1, while Side B shows GRAD 8 B with UB 40 -2 EG. S D.
Both sides credit Damont as the pressing plant. The label typography distinguishes the band name as U.B.40 (with periods), though the sleeve credits UB40 without them.
No barcode appears on this pressing. Grade by examining the vinyl surface under light: Mint means unplayed condition with no visible marks; NM allows only the lightest handling marks; VG+ shows light surface noise and minor scratches that do not affect playback; VG exhibits moderate groove wear and surface noise audible between tracks.
The absence of track durations on the label is original to the pressing and not a sign of damage or a bootleg.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
Listen
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Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
Both sides are listed as 'A' on the record labels. Runouts show that "I Think Its Going To Rain Today" is the main A side on this release. Runouts: all hand-etched.
Side A: GRAD 8 * ℗ Interworld Side AA: GRAD 8 ** ℗ 1980 Graduate/New Claims/ATV Music
Made in Gt Britain Track durations not listed on the release.
Band name on sleeve: UB40 Band name on label: U.B.40
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
Why do both labels say 'A' when the runouts show different sides?
Graduate Records labeled both sides as 'A' on the vinyl itself, likely a printing or pressing error. The hand-etched runouts—GRAD 8 A and GRAD 8 B—clarify that GRAD 8 A is the intended A-side. This discrepancy is original to the pressing and does not indicate a defect or reissue.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ graded copy is valued at 7.04 USD. This estimate reflects market sales data as of the guide's last update and assumes the vinyl plays without skips, with only light surface noise and minor visible scratches.
How do I know if I have the Damont pressing or a later reissue?
Check the dead wax. The Damont pressing carries hand-etched runouts: GRAD 8 A with the notation UB 40 -1 EG. D C1 on Side A, and GRAD 8 B with UB 40 -2 EG. S D on Side B. Reissues typically use different pressing plants and lack these specific etchings. Also verify the label credits: Interworld on Side A and Graduate/New Claims/ATV Music on Side B indicate the original pressing.
Is this single rare or common?
It is common. With 184 copies currently listed for sale and a community ratio of 1205 owners to only 42 wanters, this pressing is readily available. The lowest asking price of 0.39 USD reflects low demand. Early UB40 singles on Graduate Records hold historical interest but do not command collector premiums.
What is the difference between a Mint and a VG copy in price?
A Mint copy is priced at 10.28 USD, while a VG copy is valued at 4.87 USD. The gap reflects the condition-sensitive nature of 45s: even light wear and surface noise noticeably reduce value. Buyers seeking playable copies can save significantly by accepting VG condition, but collectors seeking archive-quality examples must budget for NM or Mint grades.