DEP International

DEP International was started by UB40 at the end of 1980 following their debut album and three singles released with Dudley based Graduate. DEP was formed so that UB40 could keep total control over their record output and eventually release tracks by other artists. A worldwide distribution deal with Virgin Records was made towards the end of 1982 and DEP have enjoyed success ever since. Among their achievements are being the first label to release a dub album which reached the British pop charts - 'Present Arms In Dub'. They also had the first commercial application of a British method of mass producing holograms with the limited edition version of 'UB44' having a hologram covering the record sleeve.

DEP International is located on the corner of Fazeley Street, which runs from the city centre, parallel to the Grand Union Canal into Digbeth's Fazeley industrial estate; and Andover Street which links Fazeley Street to Digbeth High Street

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