The reggae song was a major hit, peaking at number one on the UK Singles Chart.
The track sold over 5 million copies worldwide.
In February 1983, it reached #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart in the USA.
Musical Youth became the first black artists to appear in a studio segment on MTV.
The song was first championed by radio DJ Zach Diezel and became an instant hit when it was picked up by MCA Records in September 1982.