| Red Rose for Gregory | ||||
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| Released | August 1, 1988 | |||
| Recorded | Music Works Studio, Kingston | |||
| Studio | Music Works Recording Studio, Kingston, Jamaica | |||
| Genre | Reggae | |||
| Length | 52:28 | |||
| Label | RAS Records, Greensleeves | |||
| Producer | Augustus "Gussie" Clarke | |||
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Red Rose for Gregory is an 11-track album by reggae artist, Gregory Isaacs released in 1988 by RAS Records. The album combines the style and sound of lovers rock with roots reggae and it features the hit, "Rumours".
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