Artist: Jimmy Somerville
Genre: Synth-Pop
Jimmy Somerville is a Scottish singer known for his distinctive falsetto voice and his work with Bronski Beat, The Communards, and as a solo artist. With Bronski Beat, he achieved success with 'Smalltown Boy,' an anthem addressing gay alienation. The Communards produced hits including a version of 'Don't Leave Me This Way' that topped the UK charts. Somerville's music consistently addressed gay themes and politics during a period when such openness was rare in pop music. His solo career continued exploring dance-pop while maintaining his commitment to LGBTQ+ visibility. Somerville's influence extends beyond music to his role as one of pop's first openly gay stars, helping normalize LGBTQ+ presence in mainstream entertainment during the 1980s.
Jimmy Somerville vinyl records (19)
JIMMY SOMERVILLE To Love Somebody (1990 UK 3-track vinyl 12 single includes Rain and the Bronski Beat song Why. both remixed by Pascal Gabriel picture sleeve LONX281) Track Listing: 1. To Love Somebody 2. Rain 3. Why. - Bronski Beat
£9.00 used
JIMMY SOMERVILLE featuring JUNE MILES KINGSTON Comment Te Dire Adieu (1989 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single including the 7 Version plus Tell The World. Both the glossy picture sleeve and vinyl appear in excellent condition LON241) Track Listing: A1. Comment Te Dire Adieu (7 Version) B1. Tell The World
£7.99 used
JIMMY SOMERVILLE To Love Somebody (1990 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Rain picture sleeve LON281)
£8.00 used
JIMMY SOMERVILLE Run From Love (1991 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Desire. The picture sleeve has some light storage wear but the vinyl appears in excellent condition LON301)
£9.00 used
JIMMY SOMERVILLE Comment Te Dire Adieu (1989 UK 3-track 12 vinyl single also featuring the Madame Ta Ta Mix and the 7 version picture sleeve. The sleeve does have some ringwear to the back whilst the vinyl shows the odd light hairline but isotherwise excellent LONX241) Track Listing: 1. Comment To Dire Adieu - Commercial Mix 2
£14.00 used
JIMMY SOMERVILLE 12 Of Homage (2015 UK/EU Record Store Day exclusive limited edition 8-track 2 x 12 vinyl single set including Extended Versions of Back To Me Travesty Overload and Some Wonder. Housed in a wide-spined single pocket picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small seam split in the top edge but remains sealed and unplayed in its original shrinkwrap SFE12041D) **Limited to only 500 copies** Track Listing: A1 Back To Me (Extended Version) 8:08 A2 Back To Me (Radio Edit) 3:46 B1 Travesty (Extended Version) 8:21 B2 Travesty (Radio Edit) 3:45 C1 Overload (Extended Version) 7:41 C2 Overload (Original) 4:06 D1 Some Wonder (Extended Version) 7:42 D2 Some Wonder (Original) 3:52
£22.99 new
JIMMY SOMERVILLE Home Again (2020 UK/EU limited edition 20-track double vinyl LP reissue of the 2004 fourth solo album from the Communards vocalist; including the five bonus recordings. Picture sleeve factory sealed) Track Listing: A1. Could It Be Love (Extended) - Bonus Recording 6:16 A2. Under A Lovers Sky 5:16 A3
£33.99 new
JIMMY SOMERVILLE Read My Lips (2023 UK/EU limited edition 17-track remastered double album 2-LP pressed on Clear Vinyl comprising his original 1989 10-track debut album including the singles Comment Te Dire Adieu You Make Me Feel [Mighty Real] and Read My Lips [Enough Is Enough] plus a Bonus 7-track LP containing remixes and rarities
£38.99 new
JIMMY SOMERVILLE Read My Lips (2023 UK/EU limited edition 17-track remastered double album 2-LP pressed on Clear Vinyl comprising his original 1989 10-track debut album including the singles Comment Te Dire Adieu You Make Me Feel [Mighty Real] and Read My Lips [Enough Is Enough] plus a Bonus 7-track LP containing remixes and rarities
£33.99 used