Long Distance Romancer, Mickey Jupp - Promo

Mickey Jupp – Long Distance Romancer

Artist: Mickey Jupp

Title: Long Distance Romancer

Album Type: Second Solo Studio Album

Original Release Date: 1979

Label: Chrysalis Records

Genre: Pub Rock / Rock & Roll / Power Pop

Background & Production Mickey Jupp is often referred to as the "unmasked" legend of British Pub Rock. A founder of the influential band Legend, Jupp’s songwriting was so highly regarded that he was covered by everyone from Dr. Feelgood to Nick Lowe. Long Distance Romancer was his big-budget attempt at a mainstream breakthrough. Produced by the legendary Kevin Godley and Lol Creme (formerly of 10cc), the album was recorded at Strawberry Studios. The production duo brought their signature experimental pop polish to Jupp's gritty, Chuck Berry-inspired songwriting, creating a unique hybrid of 50s rock-and-roll sensibility and late-70s studio sophistication.

Musical Composition & Style The album is a collection of witty, impeccably crafted songs that highlight Jupp’s talent for wordplay and classic R&B structures.

• The "10cc" Influence: Thanks to Godley & Creme, the album features lush backing vocals and clever arrangements that elevate Jupp’s bar-room piano style. This is most evident on tracks like the title song "Long Distance Romancer" and "Switchboard Susan"—a song so catchy it was famously covered by Nick Lowe.

• Rock & Roll Roots: Despite the polished production, Jupp’s heart remains in the 50s. "You Know My Love" and "The Ballad of Dutch Courage" showcase his ability to write timeless, blue-collar rock that feels both nostalgic and vital.

• Musicianship: The album features a high caliber of players, including Gary Brooker (of Procol Harum) on organ and the inventive percussion and vocal arrangements typical of a Godley & Creme production.

Legacy & Collector Notes While the album didn't achieve the massive commercial success Chrysalis had hoped for, it has become a "cult classic" among fans of British Rock and the Stiff Records/Pub Rock scene. It is often cited as the most "complete" sounding Mickey Jupp record. For vinyl collectors, original UK Chrysalis pressings are the gold standard, offering a rich soundstage that captures the intricate vocal layering and piano work. It is an essential title for fans of "songwriter's songwriters" like Dave Edmunds or Elvis Costello.

• Keywords: Mickey Jupp, Long Distance Romancer, Godley and Creme, Pub Rock, Chrysalis Records, 1979 Vinyl, Switchboard Susan, British Rock, Power Pop.

• Collection Ideas: Cult Classics & Songwriters, The Pub Rock Scene, Godley & Creme Productions, Hidden Gems of the 70s.

• Related Artists: Nick Lowe, Dave Edmunds, Dr. Feelgood, Graham Parker, Brinsley Schwarz.

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve