{"product_id":"ub40-the-singles-album","title":"UB40 – The Singles Album","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"3bf5ae9e-4654-417c-9a0a-abd392e78e8f\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3-mini\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"131\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe Singles Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUB40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"439\"\u003eReleased in 1982, \u003cem data-start=\"151\" data-end=\"170\"\u003eThe Singles Album\u003c\/em\u003e collects early hits and key tracks from UB40’s formative years, when the band was establishing itself as one of the most prominent British reggae acts of the era. Their sound blended traditional reggae rhythms with a distinctly UK-based political and social awareness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eThe group’s lineup at the time included vocalist \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAli Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and other founding members, who helped shape UB40’s signature style: steady bass-driven grooves, minimalistic arrangements, and a focus on socially conscious lyrics. The band took its name from the UK unemployment benefit form “UB40,” reflecting its working-class roots and political perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"1140\"\u003eTracks like “Food For Thought” and “King” highlight their early commitment to addressing issues such as inequality, war, and social unrest, while maintaining accessible, melodic reggae-pop structures. The inclusion of dub versions and extended mixes also reflects their connection to Jamaican sound system culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003eThis compilation captures UB40 at the point just before their global breakthrough with covers like “Red Red Wine,” showing a band still deeply rooted in its original political and musical identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1558\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bsybq6\" data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003eFood For Thought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"169jz9u\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1392\"\u003eKing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iz9jtm\" data-start=\"1393\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eMy Way Of Thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"bvqf3j\" data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eI Think It's Going To Rain Today\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"wptts0\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003eDream A Lie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sjkqp7\" data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1482\"\u003eTyler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"14zepz1\" data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1494\"\u003eAdella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1o6qn0o\" data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003eLittle By Little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1axklkb\" data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1558\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eThe Earth Dies Screaming (12\" Version)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/en77mgX2xu4?si=tFKTFpvRBmC3zLxv\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Graduate Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54093677232470,"sku":"GRADLSP 3","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_7bd5f619-0ab6-4557-90ef-dab466f62ce6.jpg?v=1780579539","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/ub40-the-singles-album","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}