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UB40 – Labour Of Love
1983 · UK · DEP International · Vinyl LP Album
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Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Mar 22, 2026
- MMint
- $18.94
- NMNear Mint
- $16.94
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $12.96
- VGVery Good
- $8.97
- G+Good Plus
- $4.98
- GGood
- $2.99
- FFair
- $1.99
- PPoor
- $1
136 copies listed on Discogs from $1.55.
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
- LP DEP 5aLP DEP 5 A-1U-1-1- 35LPDEP 5 A - 1U - 1 - 1 - 1LP DEP 5 A-2U-1-1-33LP DEP 5 A-2U-1-1-LP DEP 5 A-1U-1-2LP DEP 5 A-1U-1-7LP DEP 5 A-1U-1-3LP DEP 5 B-1U-1-1-
- Runout — side B
- LP DEP 5bLP DEP 5 B-2U-1-2-4LPDEP 5 B - 1U - 1 - 1 - 13LP DEP 5 B-2U-1-2-20LP DEP 5 B-2U-1-3LP DEP 5 B-1U-1-4LP DEP 5 B-1U-1-9LP DEP 5 B-1U-1-5
- Mastered At
- The Abattoir
- Mastered At
- The Town House
- Pressed By
- EMI Records
- Recorded By
- Manor Mobile
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Cherry Oh Baby3:18
- A2Keep On Moving4:37
- A3Please Don't Make Me Cry3:26
- A4Sweet Sensation3:42
- A5Johnny Too Bad4:57
- B1Red Red Wine5:21
- B2Guilty3:16
- B3She Caught The Train3:17
- B4Version Girl3:27
- B5Many Rivers To Cross4:31
- Engineer, Producer [Assistant]
- Howard Gray
- Producer
- Ray "Pablo" Falconer
- Producer
- UB40
- Engineer [Assistant]
- Alan Caves
- Arranged By
- UB40
- Design [Sleeve]
- Ken Ansell
About this record
The UK pressing of Labour Of Love carries catalogue LP DEP 5, stamped at EMI Records with matrix runouts LP DEP 5a and LP DEP 5b on the dead wax—a detail that separates it from the concurrent European edition (catalogue 205 716) pressed elsewhere. Recorded on tour by The Manor Mobile and mastered across two London and Birmingham studios, this 1983 reggae-pop album sits in a crowded market: 136 copies are listed for sale, yet 650 collectors want it against 7262 who own one, signalling steady but not acute scarcity.
What drives its value
Price spreads sharply by condition on this pressing. A Mint copy reaches 18.94 USD, while NM drops to 16.94 USD; VG+ settles at 12.96 USD, and VG copies trade at 8.97 USD—a steep fall that reflects how wear on reggae-pop pressings from this era compounds audibly.
The lowest asking price sits at 1.55 USD, though 136 active listings suggest patient buyers can negotiate downward. The want-to-have ratio (650 to 7262) indicates this is a staple reissue rather than a rarity; the UK pressing holds no premium over the European variant, making condition and pressing plant the sole differentiators.
Community rating of 3.98 across 336 votes confirms broad appeal but not universal enthusiasm.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this as the UK original by checking the spine and label for catalogue LP DEP 5 and the DEP International imprint. Examine the dead wax on both sides: side A should read LP DEP 5 A-1U-1-1- 35, and side B should show LP DEP 5 B-2U-1-2-4.
The pressing plant credit—EMI Records—may appear in the runout or on the label itself. The 10-track album has no barcode on the sleeve.
Grade by playing all tracks: reggae-pop pressings from EMI in 1983 often show light surface noise even in VG+ condition due to the pressing compound used. Check the jacket for tour recording credits and mastering notes at The Abattoir, Birmingham and The Town House, London, which confirm authenticity.
Sleeve wear and vinyl clarity are the primary grading factors; the album's commercial success means copies in VG+ or better are common.
Further reading: grading a record, what makes a pressing valuable.
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Release notes
Sleeve: Recorded on tour by The Manor Mobile. Mastered at The Abattoir, Birmingham and The Town House, London. Distributed through Virgin Records Limited
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
What is this pressing worth in VG+ condition?
According to the price guide, a VG+ copy of the UK pressing (LP DEP 5) is valued at 12.96 USD. This represents the midpoint between NM (16.94 USD) and VG (8.97 USD), and reflects typical wear on the vinyl and sleeve without major damage.
How does the UK pressing differ from the European edition?
The UK pressing carries catalogue LP DEP 5 on DEP International and was pressed at EMI Records, with matrix runouts LP DEP 5a and LP DEP 5b. The European edition uses catalogue 205 716 and was pressed elsewhere. Both are from 1983, but the pressing plant and catalogue number are the identifying markers.
Why is there such a large price gap between Mint and VG?
Mint copies (18.94 USD) command a 1.99 USD premium over NM (16.94 USD) because they are unplayed and show no wear. By VG (8.97 USD), surface noise and light scratches become audible, cutting value nearly in half. Reggae-pop pressings from this era are sensitive to playback wear.
Is this a rare record?
No. The community data shows 7262 collectors own a copy, while only 650 want one—a ratio indicating it is a well-distributed staple. The 136 active listings confirm steady supply. This is a successful reissue, not a scarcity.
What should I check in the dead wax to confirm authenticity?
Side A should display LP DEP 5 A-1U-1-1- 35, and side B should show LP DEP 5 B-2U-1-2-4. These matrix runouts, combined with the EMI Records pressing plant credit, confirm you have the UK original rather than a later reissue or European variant.