UB40 - The Collection: Classic Videos & 21st Birthday Documentary (2002)

Over the course of more than two decades, Birmingham's UB40 have become global ambassadors for reggae, a journey captured perfectly on The Collection. This programme is split into two main sections: a 26-track video collection and a documentary detailing their 20th anniversary concert in September 2001. Forgoing chronology in favour of a more random approach, the video selection is slightly disjointed on a visual level, leaping from decade to decade within the space of a couple of tracks.
While they have never made a truly great video (most feature the band lip-synching in various places around the world) UB40 have certainly been prolific over the years. "One In Ten" and "Food for Thought", their earliest work, represented the sound of young, multicultural Britain just as well as the more lauded Specials. And while there have perhaps been a few too many covers in recent times, it is hard to deny the effectiveness of "Red, Red Wine" and "Kingston Town".
Much of the success of the documentary depends on how interesting you find infinite shots of pony-tailed men wheeling flight cases, but it does provide an insight into the background to such an event (which took place two days after the World Trade Centre attacks), if not the band themselves. There is also some excellent live footage, featuring guests such as Chrissie Hynde, Freddie McGregor and Sly & Robbie–proof that, despite the critical sneers, UB40 have taken their place amongst the reggae greats.

Artists: UB40
- Ali Campbell: Lead Vocal, Guitar
- Robin Campbell: Lead Guitar, Vocals
- Michael Virtue: Keyboards
- Earl Falconer: Bass, Vocals
- Jim Brown: Drums
- Norman Hassan: Percussions
- Brian Travers: Sax
- Astro: Vocals, Percussions

Tracklist:
01. Orchestral Dub (Live in Russia)
02. Food For Thought
03. If It Happens Again
04. Kingston Town
05. Higher Ground
06. Red Red Wine
07. Rat In Mi Kitchen (Live in Russia)
08. Tell Me Is It True
09. Many Rivers To Cross
10. I Got You Babe with Chrissie Hynde
11. The Pillow
12. The Train Is Coming
13. Sing Our Own Song
14. One In Ten
15. Bring Me Your Cup
16. Please Don't Make Me Cry
17. Cover Up (Couvre La) featuring Nuttea
18. The Way You Do The Things You Do (Live At Finsbury Park)
19. I've Got Mine
20. Don't Break My Heart
21. Earth Dies Screaming
22. Come Out To Play
23. Groovin'
24. Until My Dying Day
25. Come Back Darling
26. Can't Help Falling In Love

Features:
- Direct Scene Access
- Interactive Menu

Extra:
- 21st Birthday Documentary
- Behind-the-scenes Documentary Following Ub40's Preparations For Their 21st Birthday Concert At The Birmingham Nec, September 2001
- Band Rehearsals & Live Excerpts
- Ps2 Compatible