Vivian Jones - Strong Love (Vinyl 12" | UK Original | 1991)

Vivian Jones – Strong Love is a 12" single by British reggae singer Vivian Jones, released in 1991 on the London label Virgo Stomach (cat. no. VG-024). Jones wrote the song himself and produced it with John Rubie, who ran Virgo Stomach. Side A has the vocal version, side B the “P.A. Mix”. The style sits between roots reggae and lovers rock. This copy is a 1991 UK original pressing at 45 RPM.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Virgo Stomach VG-024
• Format: Vinyl 12", 45 RPM
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year of this pressing: 1991
• Genre: Reggae, Roots Reggae, Lovers Rock, 12" Maxi-Single

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (writing on cover)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale (SKU D SH 883).

Tracklist

Side A

1. Strong Love (Vivian Jones)

Side B

1. Strong Love (P.A. Mix) (Vivian Jones)

Personnel

Vivian Jones (vocals, songwriting, production), John Rubie (production, executive producer). Illustration: Olive Ohonmele, graphics: Antsnest Graphics.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. The 12" was released in the UK in 1991 on Virgo Stomach with catalogue number VG-024. According to Discogs it was repressed in 2007 (VG-024 12").

What is on side B?
Side B has “Strong Love (P.A. Mix)”, a second version of the same song.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means the record is close to new with at most minimal signs of play. VG+ (Very Good Plus) means the sleeve shows light wear, here with writing on the cover. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Vivian Jones records?
This is currently our only Vivian Jones record. More 12" singles are in our 12" Maxi-Singles collection, more reggae in our Reggae, Ska & Dub collection.