UB40 discographyStudio albums 20 EPs 2 Live albums 6 Compilation albums 19 Singles 65 Remix albums 4
The discography of UB40 , a British reggae band, consists of 20 studio albums , 19 compilation albums , six live albums , four remix albums , 65 singles and a number of appearances with other artists.
The band has sold over 100 million records worldwide.[ 1] Their biggest hits include "Red Red Wine " (1983), "(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You " (1993) and "I Got You Babe " (1985).
Albums
Studio albums
Live albums
Remix albums
Compilation albums
EPs
Singles
1980s
1990s
2000s–2020s
As featured artist
Notes
^ "Tyler" did not enter the UK Top 75; however, it did peak at number 22 on the UK Independent Singles Chart .[ 42]
^ The song peaked at number 34 upon its original release in 1984. When re-released in 1988 it went to number 1.
^ "Here I Am (Come and Take Me)" peaked at number 96 in Australia in 1990 on its initial release, and at number 3 when re-issued in 1991.[ 21]
^ "Kingston Town" missed the top 100 in Australia in 1990 on its initial release, and peaked at number 17 in January 1992 after being re-issued.[ 21]
^ "The Way You Do the Things You Do" peaked at number 78 in Australia in February 1991 on its initial release, and at number 63 when re-issued in 1992.[ 21]
References
^ Sherwin, Adam (30 April 2008). "UB40 reveal new lead singer: Ali Campbell's brother Duncan" . The Times . London. Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2010 .
^ a b c d e f g h UK chart peaks:
^ a b c d e Australian chart peaks:
^ "Discographie UB40 – austriancharts.at" . austriancharts.at . Retrieved 1 April 2023 .
^ a b c UB40 album chart positions in Canada:
^ a b c d e "Offizielle Deutsche Charts – Offizielle Deutsche Charts" . offiziellecharts.de . Retrieved 25 April 2021 .
^ a b c d e f g "Discografie UB40 – dutchcharts.nl" . Dutch Charts. Retrieved 1 April 2023 .
^ a b c d e f g "charts.org.nz – Discography UB40" . charts.nz . Retrieved 1 April 2023 .
^ a b "swedishcharts.com – Discography UB40" . swedishcharts.com . Retrieved 1 April 2023 .
^ a b Swiss chart peaks:
^ a b c "UB40 Chart History > Billboard 200" . Billboard . Archived from the original on 30 January 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab ac ad "British certifications – UB40" . British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved 14 July 2024 . Type UB40 in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 15 February 1991. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Dutch album certifications – UB40 / UB 40" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers . Retrieved 12 March 2019 . Enter UB40 / UB 40 in the "Artiest of titel" box.
^ a b c d e "Gold-/Platin-Datenbank (UB 40)" (in German). Bundesverband Musikindustrie . Retrieved 23 April 2023 .
^ a b c d e "Canadian certifications – UB40" . Music Canada . Retrieved 23 April 2023 .
^ a b c d e f "American certifications – UB-40" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved 23 April 2023 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 12 July 1987. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 9 November 1986. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 12 March 1989. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ a b c d e f g h Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (pdf ed.). Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 288.
^ a b c "Guld Platina 1987–1998" (PDF) . ifpi.se . 16 June 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2011.
^ a b "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (UB40)" . IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 April 2023 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 30 December 1990. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "Austrian certifications – UB 40" (in German). IFPI Austria. Retrieved 24 April 2023 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 7 August 1994. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 4 April 1999. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "Certifications January 29 2006" . radioscope.co.nz. Archived from the original on 1 October 2006. Retrieved 19 September 2022 .
^ a b "UB40 release first single from forthcoming 45th anniversary album" . Breaking News . 23 February 2024. Retrieved 27 February 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 3 July 1994. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 12 March 1995. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 21 January 1996. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 13 March 2006. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 26 December 2005. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand album certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 25 May 2009. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ a b c "Discografie UB40 – ultratop.be" . ultratop.be . Retrieved 16 April 2023 .
^ a b Peak positions for UB40's singles in Canada:
"Red Red Wine": "RPM 50 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 39, no. 24. 18 February 1984. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Please Don't Make Me Cry": "RPM 50 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 40, no. 6. 14 April 1984. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"If It Happens Again": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 41, no. 13. 1 December 1984. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"I Got You Babe": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 43, no. 8. 2 November 1985. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Sing Our Own Song": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 45, no. 9. 22 November 1986. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Breakfast in Bed": "RPM 100 Singles" . RPM . Vol. 48, no. 22. 17 September 1988. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"The Way You Do the Things You Do": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 53, no. 7. 19 January 1991. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada . From last week position as chart was not published.
"Here I Am (Come and Take Me)": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 54, no. 8. 27 July 1991. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"(I Can't Help) Falling in Love with You": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 58, no. 5. 14 August 1993. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
"Higher Ground": "RPM 100 Hit Tracks" . RPM . Vol. 58, no. 19. 20 November 1993. Retrieved 23 April 2023 – via Library and Archives Canada .
^ a b c "lescharts.com – Discographie UB40" . lescharts.com . Retrieved 16 April 2023 .
^ a b c "The Irish Charts – All there is to know" . irishcharts.ie . Retrieved 16 April 2023 .
^ a b "UB40 Chart History > Hot 100" . Billboard . Archived from the original on 4 February 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2020 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 14 December 1980. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ Lazell, Barry (1997). Indie Hits 1980–1989 . Cherry Red Books. ISBN 0-9517206-9-4 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 20 November 1983. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 19 January 1986. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ a b c d "InfoDisc : Les Certifications Officielles des 45 T. / Singles / Titres (Depuis 1073)" . infodisc.fr . Retrieved 1 May 2023 .
^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1993" (PDF) . Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved 1 May 2023 .
^ "New Zealand single certifications" . Recorded Music NZ . 27 June 1993. Retrieved 20 November 2024 .
^ "French certifications – UB40" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique . Retrieved 1 May 2023 .
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