The Story
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Book of Love’s self-titled debut album, originally released on April 1st, 1986. The album includes their hit “Boy” which was initially released as a single in 1985 and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. After the success of “Boy,” the band was asked to open for Depeche Mode in 1985. Once the band returned from tour, they recorded “I Touch Roses” which also became a club classic, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
For the 40th anniversary, we will release a 1LP color vinyl of the original album.
Release Date: 26th June 2026
Tracklisting:
A1 Modigliani (Lost In Your Eyes)
A2 You Make Me Feel So Good
A3 Still Angry
A4 White Lies
A5 Lost Souls
A6 Late Show
B1 I Touch Roses
B2 Yellow Sky
B3 Boy
B4 Happy Day
B5 Die Matrosen
B6 Book Of Love
Description
2026 marks the 40th anniversary of Book of Love’s self-titled debut album, originally released on April 1st, 1986. The album includes their hit “Boy” which was initially released as a single in 1985 and peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. After the success of “Boy,” the band was asked to open for Depeche Mode in 1985. Once the band returned from tour, they recorded “I Touch Roses” which also became a club classic, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play.
For the 40th anniversary, we will release a 1LP color vinyl of the original album.
Release Date: 26th June 2026
Tracklisting:
A1 Modigliani (Lost In Your Eyes)
A2 You Make Me Feel So Good
A3 Still Angry
A4 White Lies
A5 Lost Souls
A6 Late Show
B1 I Touch Roses
B2 Yellow Sky
B3 Boy
B4 Happy Day
B5 Die Matrosen
B6 Book Of Love
