That ole devil called love - Alison Moyet

In the 1980's, record companies started releasing double vinyl singles as a way to attract buyers. The idea of 'buy one, get one free' was a good way to give the consumer two extra tracks from the same artist (although, one could wonder, wouldn't it be easier to press an ep instead?). The two singles, usually in a gatefold sleeve, were usually limited edition collectables. Quite easy to find in the UK, where they were released, but abroad, this could present a problem.

Fortunately, Dutch record shops started to import these items as well. The 'get one free' concept was less popular here, though: double singles would often cost twice as much. In the case of Alison Moyet's hit single 'That ole devil called love' it was worth it. Two extra live tracks plus a rather attractive inside sleeve (which featured a painted portrait of Alison) was a good proposition.

'That ole devil called love' was originally performed by Billie Holiday. Alison Moyet's version reached no. 2 in the UK singles charts in the summer of 1985.

My collection: 7" single no. 345

Found: Free Record Shop, Den Haag, 1985

Cost: 12 guilders

Tracks: 'That ole devil called love' / 'Don't burn down the bridge' / 'That ole devil called love (live)' / 'Twisting the knife (live)'

Download: here