Killing Joke – Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix) (UK 12″)

BURNING THE GROUND EXCLUSIVE 1985

“Love Like Blood” is a song by English rock band Killing Joke. It was released in January 1985 as the second single from their fifth studio album, Night Time (1985). Produced by Chris Kimsey, the song was characterized as gothic rock and new wave. It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands and New Zealand and peaked at number 16 in the UK.

In the U.K. E.G. Records released “Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix)” as a 12″ single. This 12″ was limited to only 2000 copies.

SIDE A:
Love Like Blood (Gestalt Mix) 5:07
Remix – Killing Joke

SIDE B:
Love Like Blood (Radio Version) 4:25
Blue Feather (Version) 4:08

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: EG ‎– EGOY 20, EG ‎– 881 848-1
Format: Vinyl, 45 RPM, 12″, Single
Country: UK
Released: Feb 1985
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:
Producer – Chris Kimsey
Written-By – Killing Joke

NOTES:
Limited To 2000 Copies.

Find the 12″ at DISCOGS

VINYL RESTORATION BY:
-DjPaulT
burningtheground.net

EQUIPMENT USED:
Turntable: Pro-Ject Debut Carbon (DC)
Cartridge: Ortofon 2M
Stylus: Ortofon 2M Bronze
Isolation: Auralex Acoustics ISO-Tone Turntable Isolation Platform
Platter: Pro-Ject Acryl-It platter
Stabilizer: Pro-Ject Record Puck 
Phono Pre-amp:
Bellari VP130 Tube Phono Preamp
Tube:
Tung-Sol 12AX7 TubeGold Pins
Soundcard:
Novation Audiohub 2×4 Audio Interface
Record Cleaning:
VPI HW 16.5 Record Cleaning Machine
Artwork Scans:
Epson Workforce WF-7610 Professional Printer/Scanner

SOFTWARE USED:
Recording/Editing: Adobe Audition 3.0 (Recording)
Down Sampling: iZotope RX Advanced 2, ocenaudio
Artwork Editor: Adobe Photoshop CS5
Click Removal: Manual
FLAC/MP3 Conversion: dBpoweramp
M3U Playlist: Playlist Creator

RESTORATION NOTES:
All vinyl rips are recorded @ 32bit/float
FLAC (Level Eight)
MP3 (320kbps)
Artwork scanned at 600dpi

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Harry
March 2, 2019 4:48 am

Thank you so much sir paul, you are the best!

Josh
Josh
May 15, 2018 7:21 pm

Really cool to see Killing Joke. Such an underrated band. If you have any other Joke that would be awesome! Thanks for posting this.

nick
nick
February 25, 2018 1:55 am

wow this my favorite !! Thanks so much Paul .
Please please we need “London Boys “! Yeahh

Eddie
Eddie
February 25, 2018 1:27 am

Thanks for this great new wave pick DJPaulT.

The Gestalt version is not that great as the Original Extended or the ’86 Remix no wonder they made only 2000 copies.
It would be great if you’ll post the original extended or at least the 1986 Remix. Thanks!

Hugo
Hugo
February 24, 2018 9:15 pm

Thanks very much for this Paul, you are the man!

This is one of my favorite of all times.
Now everyone can enjoy it with real analog sound as we used to dance with it back in the days.

Keep up the good work Paul 🙂

-= Sisters of Mercy =-
-= Sisters of Mercy =-
February 23, 2018 3:23 pm

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this song!!!!

Robert
Robert
February 22, 2018 11:38 pm

This one’s really cool, Paul. I always love the posts with a darker edge. Thanks!

Charles
Charles
February 22, 2018 7:43 pm

Fantastic! I haven’t heard this in years and it sounds fabulous! Thanks!

Stephen
February 22, 2018 6:10 pm

Funny how those waving flags ended up wrapped around Pete Burns in You Spin Me round .. well, maybe not the exact same flags, but they sure look similar. 😛

Bellenger1981
Bellenger1981
February 22, 2018 6:04 pm

This is such a cool song! While I already have these mixes on CD, hopefully others will enjoy! Thank you, Paul!

Paultje
Paultje
February 22, 2018 2:03 pm

Wow, I was hoping this 12” would pop up with you working your usual magic, and you haven’t disappointed Paul!

CPH4
CPH4
February 22, 2018 1:56 pm

Thanks Pau,
for this gem and all of your other rips. Everyone sounds excellent … 🙂

CPH4
CPH4
Reply to  CPH4
February 22, 2018 1:57 pm

Sorry Paul for the typo …

memoryboy
memoryboy
February 22, 2018 1:39 pm

Excellent selection Paul. Thanks for this.

Sam Lowry
Sam Lowry
February 22, 2018 1:25 pm

My heart skipped a beat. This behemoth of a mix in DJPAULT quality!

Daniel
Daniel
February 22, 2018 1:19 pm

Always loved that song. This mix is new to me. Thank you Paul for this great post.
Februlove going on 🙂

Jeff
Jeff
February 22, 2018 12:51 pm

I just love what you present!! How cool is this!!! Thanks so much Paul for this 12-inch. Gothic and New Wave, the perfect combination!!

Jeff

Martijn van Heeringen
February 22, 2018 12:10 pm

Thanks I did not have the radio version yet!

Omar
Omar
February 22, 2018 12:08 pm

Thanks Paul.