The Suburbs – Love Is The Law (US 12″ Promo)

Burning The Ground Exclusive 1984

“Love Is The Law” was the fourth single released by an American New Wave band from Minneapolis, Minnesota that was popular in the late 1970s and 1980s. The band frequently headlined at Minneapolis’s most influential music clubs, including Jay’s Longhorn Bar and First Avenue.

“Love Is The Law” the title track of the band’s third studio LP of the same name was only released in the US as a promotional 12″ single by Mercury Records. The single was produced by Steven Greenberg of Funkytown and Lipps Inc. fame.

A music video was released for the song which received airplay on MTV.

Side A plays at 33 1/3 RPM, and Side B at 45 RPM.

RADIO SIDE (33 1/3):
Love Is The Law 4:40
Monster Man 3:14

CLUB SIDE (45 RPM):
Love Is The Law (Dance Version) 6:20

VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint

RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Mercury – PRO 231-1
Format: Vinyl, 12″, Single, Promo, 33 ⅓ RPM, 45 RPM
Country: US
Released: 1983
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave

CREDITS:

NOTES:
Solid white cover with info printed over one side.

Original Versions From The Album “Love Is The Law”

Promotional Copy – Not For Sale

Buy the 12″ at DISCOGS

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DJ XREY
DJ XREY
September 29, 2024 7:11 am

I’m shocked no one mentioned “Music For Boys”, released in 1981 from their 2nd album Credit In Heaven, before Mercury signed them. It is a KROQ Klassic and gay anthem for sure, possibly perceived as creepy in today’s woke climate:
6:47 album version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ju9dOtoeRfg
3:32 edit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2DxJszebCI (very rare)
(kroq only played the common 12” remix version available on Richard Blade’s Flashback Favorites Vol. 6 CD:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIfWTnB9v6s

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Retro Hound
Retro Hound
September 19, 2024 8:18 am

Fit in perfectly with the New Wave & pop/rock on the radio at the time. I don’t think it charted, but given the ocean of great music it’s easy to see how it would get lost in the shuffle. New to me and loving the variety! Thank you Paul!!

Marco
Marco
September 19, 2024 6:16 am

I remember hearing this on one of my favourite UK radio shows in London back in the mid eighties. The DJ who played it was Gary Crowley. I still have the show on cassette somewhere.

Thanks Paul 🙂

Low
Low
September 18, 2024 7:39 pm

Thank You, love the more obscure New Wave 80s !

Ricky
Ricky
September 18, 2024 7:04 pm

Hey! thankyou.

Can I make a special request for “Clarence Clemons & Jackson Browne – You’re a Friend of Mine [1985]” Such a fantastic song. I only rediscovered it via this great upscaled video here..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72HA-PcUeic

https://www.discogs.com/master/26060-Clarence-Clemons-And-Jackson-Browne-Youre-A-Friend-Of-Mine

DJ XREY
DJ XREY
Reply to  Ricky
September 29, 2024 2:45 am

Pretty big hit in 1985. Browne’s girl at the time, Daryl Hannah, is in the music video. Mainstream rock #16; Hot 100 & Ireland #18; AC #21; Australia #9; top 10 both Netherlands charts.
Album version: 4:48; single edit 4:12

VanceMan
VanceMan
September 18, 2024 6:48 pm

Yay! I was listening to this a few days ago and thinking how nice it would be to have an updated copy … Thank you for making it happen!

Angel01
Angel01
September 18, 2024 3:40 pm

Excelente…!!

Rafael Cova
Rafael Cova
September 18, 2024 12:04 pm

Wooooowwww THANKS PAUL, this is hard to find, infinitely grateful, millions of memories come to my mind, thank you again, you have made my day wonderful.

T H A N K S !!!!!

Raymond
Raymond
September 18, 2024 10:18 am

Thanks, don’t remember this one, reminds me of Psychedelic Furs, which is a good thing! Nice hot guitar solo!

Martika
Martika
September 18, 2024 10:18 am

Definitely never heard of this band, but the connection to Lipps Inc is amazing; and the video is great! Thank you for introducing us to another obscure 80s band! Always appreciated!

Tim
Tim
September 18, 2024 10:10 am

Wow, very different from the later John Squire song he wrote with the Seahorses that shares this title! This is super fun, thanks very much Paul!

Jeff
Jeff
September 18, 2024 10:06 am

You thrill me to no end, Paul, with the tremendous records you post! When I hear records like this, I start to bug out! It’s like you rip off the top of my head and get down deep into my brain and massage all those special places that bring one to a heightened ecstasy (or should I say, climax?)! This record is such a pure example of new wave giddiness, with its scrumptious guitar and bass lines, herky-jerky rhythms, and the screaming horns on top! This is three shots of adrenalin aimed at the body, really working the dopamine levels!… Read more »