Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" is the quintessential 80s synth-pop anthem, famously released in July 1981. While often associated with the decade's neon aesthetic, the song's roots lie in 1960s Northern Soul, and its most iconic version is actually a massive 12-inch extended medley.
The "Extended 80s Multitrack Remix" typically refers to the legendary 12-inch maxi-single version, which runs approximately 8:57. Soft Cell - Tainted Love (Extended 80s Multitrack Remix)
: Unlike the 2:34 radio edit, this version features a seamless segue into a cover of The Supremes' 1964 Motown classic, "Where Did Our Love Go" . Soft Cell's "Tainted Love" is the quintessential 80s