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B-side
  
"The Soldier's Return"

Recorded
  
1986

Length
  
3:40

Format
  
12", 7", CD

Genre
  
Synthpop, new wave

Released
  
18 May 1987 (1987-05-18)

"Victim of Love" is a song by British synthpop duo Erasure, released in May 1987 as their sixth single overall.

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It was the third single to be lifted from the duo's second album, The Circus, released six weeks earlier, and was remixed for single release.

The song was written by band members Vince Clarke and Andy Bell and incorporates the signature Erasure sound of uptempo rhythm, analog synthesizer and a prominent acoustic guitar. Bell's lyrics pertain to one's apprehension when entering into a new love relationship. The song's protagonist doesn't "want to look like some kind of fool" or become a "victim of love".

Upon its release, "Victim of Love" became the second UK Top 10 single for Erasure, peaking at number seven. "Victim of Love" also hit number one on the U.S. Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart (Clarke and Bell would have to wait eighteen years before their second U.S. Dance chart-topper).

The song remains one of Erasure's signature tunes and is a concert favorite.

7": Mute / MUTE 61 (UK)

  1. "Victim of Love" (Remix) - 3:38
  2. "The Soldier's Return" - 3:05

12": Mute / 12 MUTE 61 (UK)

  1. "Victim of Love" (Extended Mix) - 6:59
  2. "The Soldier's Return" (The Return of the Radical Radcliffe Mix) - 5:00
  3. "Victim of Love" (Dub Mix) - 3:29

12": Mute / L12 MUTE 61 (UK)

  1. "Victim of Love" (Vixen Vitesse Mix) - 5:42
  2. "The Soldier's Return" (The Machinery Mix) - 4:16
  3. "If I Could" (Japanese Mix) - 3:40

12": Sire-Reprise / 20740-0 (UK)

  1. "Victim of Love" (Vixen Vitesse Mix) - 5:42
  2. "Soldier's Return" (Machinery Mix) - 5:02
  3. "Victim of Love" (extended mix) - 6:59
  4. "Victim of Love" (dub mix) - 3:26

CD: Mute / CD MUTE 61 (UK)

  1. "Safety in Numbers" (Recorded live) - 1:28
  2. "Victim of Love" - 3:26
  3. "The Soldier's Return" (The Return of the Radical Radcliffe Mix) - 5:00
  4. "Victim of Love" (Dub Mix) - 3:29
  5. "Don't Dance" (Recorded live) - 3:53
  6. "Leave Me To Bleed" (Recorded live) - 3:42
  • track 1 recorded 27 April 1987 (1987-04-27), Hamburg
  • tracks 5,6 recorded 17 April 1987 (1987-04-17), Brighton Dome

    • Phil Harding

    1. "Victim Of Love" (Extended Mix) - 6:59
    2. "Victim Of Love" (Dub Mix) - 3:29
    3. "Victim Of Love" (remix) - 3:38

    Daniel Miller and Rico Conning

    1. "Victim Of Love" (Vixen Vitesse Mix) - 5:42

    Eric Radcliffe

    1. "The Soldier's Return" (The Machinery Mix) - 4:16
    2. "The Soldier's Return" (The Return Of the Radical Radcliffe Mix) - 5:00

    References

    Victim of Love (song) Wikipedia
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