Thompson Twins - In the Name of Love '88 (1988) Vinyl 12" Single • Remix

Catalog Number:

AD1-9731

Musical Styles:

1980s, Dance Pop, Electronic Music, Electropop, Eurodance & Charthits, New Wave, Post-Punk, Synth-Pop

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good (VG)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; scuffing, surface abrasions (front/back); remains of a sticker near top-right of front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic light-blue). Spine is partly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top-edge, heavier across bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. In The Name Of Love '88 (Railroad Mix)
2. In The Name Of Love '88 (Railroad Dub)
3. In The Name Of Love '88 (Single Mix)
4. In The Name Of Love '88 (Extended Remix)
5. In The Name Of Love '88 (Dub Mix)
6. Passion Planet

About The Record:

In the Name of Love '88, by Thompson Twins, is a remixed version of their 1982 hit In the Name of Love, reimagined by DJ Shep Pettibone for the 1988 compilation album The Best of Thompson Twins: Greatest Mixes. This remix, featuring a slick, dance-oriented production tailored for the late '80s club scene, revitalized the track, which originally appeared on the band's U.S. debut album In the Name of Love (1982). Historically significant for its role in sustaining the band's relevance during their commercial peak, the '88 version topped the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, echoing the original's 1982 chart-topping success, and reached No. 46 on the UK Singles Chart. The single showcased the Thompson Twins' ability to adapt their new wave roots to the evolving electronic dance music landscape, cementing their influence in the MTV era. No additional hit singles were derived directly from this remix, but its success reinforced the enduring popularity of the original In the Name of Love.