Soft Cell – Tainted Love – Cleopatra – 2021

Label: Cleopatra
Format: Vinyl, 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Limited Edition, Pink Clear
Released: 5 March 2021 (original single 1981)
Country: US
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop, Techno, House

Condition: Brand new, sealed

Limited edition clear pink vinyl 12" of Tainted Love, Soft Cell’s defining 1981 hit single. Originally a cover of a Gloria Jones soul track, the synth-pop reworking became an international smash and remains one of the most recognisable songs of the 80s. This 2021 Cleopatra pressing adds a collector’s touch with its striking colour variant.

💡 Fact: Tainted Love spent a record-breaking 43 weeks on the US Billboard Hot 100, making it one of the longest-running singles in chart history.