The Virgin Sleep has been played on NTS shows including Acid Memories w/ Astral Vibes, with Love first played on 25 January 2017.

Originally known as the Themselves, the Virgin Sleep was formed in 1966. Alan Barnes, Keith Purnell, Rick Quilty, and Tony Rees were the original members. After their name change, the group was signed to English Decca's Deram label. They released "Love" in the same year. Their follow-up was "Secret" released the following year. The group split up in 1969.