On this day in 1983 – UB40 Hits Number One Posted on September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 by Bob Ballard On this day in 1983 – UB40 had their first No.1 single with ‘Red Red Wine’. Taken from their album Labour of Love the song was a cover of the 1968 Neil Diamond hit song. The re-released single was a US No.1 in 1988.