Book of Love are taking their 40th anniversary celebration on the road. Following the announcement of Rhino Records’ newly remastered anniversary edition of their self-titled 1986 debut album, the synthpop quartet have revealed the first dates of a limited 10-show tour.
For the run, Susan Ottaviano, Ted Ottaviano, Jade Lee, and Lauren Roselli will perform Book of Love in its entirety, along with favorites from across their catalog and, according to the band, some new material as well. The first five dates have been announced, with more shows still to come.
The tour follows news that Rhino Records will release the remastered 40th Anniversary edition of Book of Love on June 26 as a clear-vinyl pressing, marking the album’s first official vinyl reissue since its original release. The edition includes refreshed artwork created with original art director Nick Egan, a four-page insert featuring outtakes from Michael Halsband’s original photo session, and new liner notes by music historian Kurt B. Reighley.
Originally released on April 1, 1986, Book of Love introduced the band’s bright, bittersweet synthpop with songs including “Boy,” “I Touch Roses,” and “You Make Me Feel So Good.” The group’s early ascent was aided by DJ and producer Ivan Ivan, who passed their demo to Sire Records founder Seymour Stein, leading to the band’s signing and eventual tours opening for Depeche Mode in 1985 and 1986.
The anniversary year has already brought renewed attention to “Boy,” which recently appeared in the 2025 film Companion and has now received a new remix from Grammy-winning producer Dave Audé. Written by Ted Ottaviano, the song remains one of the album’s defining moments, its bell-like motif and clean synth lift carrying an ache rooted in New York nightlife, longing, and emotional distance.
Tickets for the announced dates are now on sale. Visit the band’s official website for more info.
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