The Lexicon of Love

The Lexicon of Love is the title of the debut album by British pop band ABC. It was released in June 1982 on Neutron records. Produced by Trevor Horn, the album went to no.1 in the UK the week after its release and rmained th the top for four weeks, spending a totla of fifty consecutive weeks in the Top 100.

The Lexicon of Love went on to become the fourth biggest selling album in the UK in 1982, and one of the most iconic albums of the 1980s. Its commercial success remained unequalled throughout the band's career and in recent years it has been performed live in its entirety on several occasions. An official live album Lexicon of Love 40th anniversary Live at Sheffield City Hall was released in May 2023.

ABC also released The Lexicon of Love II, a album of 11 new tracks in the style of the 1982 original, in May 2016.

Tracklisting
Side One


 * 1) Show Me
 * 2) Poison Arrow
 * 3) Many Happy Returns
 * 4) Tears Are Not Enough
 * 5) Valentine's Day

Side Two


 * 1) The Look Of Love (Part One)
 * 2) Date Stamp
 * 3) All Of My Heart
 * 4) 4 Ever 2 Gether
 * 5) The Look Of Love (Part Four)

Singles

 * Tears Are Not Enough
 * Poison Arrow
 * The Look Of Love (Parts One And Two)
 * All Of My Heart