[2] The song was first recorded in an indie-pop style under the title "Linda" for a BBC Radio 1 session for David Jensen on 3 October 1982.

Guest musicians on the session included James Kirk from band Orange Juice, as well as Alex Fergusson.

"Let Her Go" was released in the UK as the follow-up to "Since Yesterday" by Korova, an imprint of WEA, on 7”, 12”, and a limited edition strawberry-shaped picture disc.

[2] The B-side was "Beautful End", and the 12" featured an additional track, "Michael Who Walks By Night", which had a rare lead vocal by Bryson.

1 magazine was more positive, saying it "sounds like one of those groovy records they used to make in the Swinging 60s – a touch of psychedelia, some tight harmonies and a 'neat' melody.

[9] Despite recent success of "Since Yesterday" and strong promotion including a TV advertising campaign, the single failed to enter the UK top 40.