Love, in Itself


"Love, in Itself" is Depeche Mode's ninth UK single, and the final single from the album Construction Time Again. The song peaked at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart.
The "Love, In Itself" single contains three mixes of the song. "Love, In Itself • 2" is the single edit of "Love, In Itself". "Love, In Itself • 3" is the extended 12-inch mix. "Love, In Itself • 4" is a Lounge-inspired version of the song that features piano prominently. The B-side is "Fools," and "Fools " is the extended mix. "Fools" was written by Alan Wilder.

Music video

The video for "Love, In Itself" was directed by Clive Richardson. It also featured Martin Gore playing acoustic guitar.

Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "Love, in Itself":
7": Mute/7Bong4
  1. "Love, in Itself • 2" – 4:00
  2. "Fools" – 4:14
12": Mute/12Bong4
  1. "Love, in Itself • 3" – 7:18
  2. "Fools " – 7:39
  3. "Love, in Itself • 4" – 4:38
L12": Mute/L12Bong4
  1. "Love, in Itself • 2" – 4:18
  2. "Just Can't Get Enough" 1 – 5:35
  3. "A Photograph of You" 1 – 3:21
  4. "Shout!" 1 – 4:39
  5. "Photographic" 1 – 3:56
Note: "Love, in Itself.2" is a slightly longer version of "Love, in Itself.2".
CD: Mute/CDBong4 2
  1. "Love, in Itself • 2" – 4:00
  2. "Fools" – 4:14
  3. "Love, in Itself • 3 " – 7:18
  4. "Fools " – 7:39
  5. "Love, in Itself • 4 " – 4:38
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