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Tainted Love

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Tainted Love

"Tainted Love" is a song composed by Ed Cobb, formerly of American group the Four Preps, which was originally recorded by Gloria Jones in 1964. In 1981, the song attained worldwide fame after being covered and reworked by British synth-pop duo Soft Cell for their album Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret. The song has since been covered by numerous groups and artists.

Infobox

A-side
"My Bad Boy's Comin' Home"
Released
May 1965
Recorded
1964
Genre
Soul pop
Length
2:11
Label
Champion (distributed by Vee-Jay)
Songwriter
Edward Cobb
Producer
Ed Cobb

Tables

· Soft Cell version › Charts › Weekly charts
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Chart (1981–1982)
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Peakposition
1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (1981–1982)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peakposition
2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (1981–1982)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Peakposition
1
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Chart (1981–1982)
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Peakposition
1
France (SNEP)
France (SNEP)
Chart (1981–1982)
France (SNEP)
Peakposition
4
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (1981–1982)
Ireland (IRMA)
Peakposition
4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Chart (1981–1982)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Peakposition
5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (1981–1982)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
7
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Chart (1981–1982)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Peakposition
2
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Chart (1981–1982)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Peakposition
1
Spain (AFYVE)
Spain (AFYVE)
Chart (1981–1982)
Spain (AFYVE)
Peakposition
4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (1981–1982)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
4
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (1981–1982)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
2
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1981–1982)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
1
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1981–1982)
US Billboard Hot 100
Peakposition
8
US Disco Top 80 (Billboard)with "Where Did Our Love Go"
US Disco Top 80 (Billboard)with "Where Did Our Love Go"
Chart (1981–1982)
US Disco Top 80 (Billboard)with "Where Did Our Love Go"
Peakposition
4
US Rock Top Tracks (Billboard)
US Rock Top Tracks (Billboard)
Chart (1981–1982)
US Rock Top Tracks (Billboard)
Peakposition
12
West Germany (GfK)
West Germany (GfK)
Chart (1981–1982)
West Germany (GfK)
Peakposition
1
Chart (1981–1982)
Peakposition
Australia (Kent Music Report)
1
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
1
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
1
France (SNEP)
4
Ireland (IRMA)
4
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
5
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
7
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
2
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
1
Spain (AFYVE)
4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
4
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
2
UK Singles (OCC)
1
US Billboard Hot 100
8
US Disco Top 80 (Billboard)with "Where Did Our Love Go"
4
US Rock Top Tracks (Billboard)
12
West Germany (GfK)
1
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Weekly charts
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1985)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
43
Chart (1985)
Peakposition
UK Singles (OCC)
43
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Weekly charts
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (1991)
Ireland (IRMA)
Peakposition
4
Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)
Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)
Chart (1991)
Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)
Peakposition
5
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1991)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
5
UK Airplay (Music Week)
UK Airplay (Music Week)
Chart (1991)
UK Airplay (Music Week)
Peakposition
14
UK Dance (Music Week)
UK Dance (Music Week)
Chart (1991)
UK Dance (Music Week)
Peakposition
30
Chart (1991)
Peakposition
Ireland (IRMA)
4
Luxembourg (Radio Luxembourg)
5
UK Singles (OCC)
5
UK Airplay (Music Week)
14
UK Dance (Music Week)
30
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Weekly charts
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)
Chart (1999)
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)
Peakposition
24
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)
Chart (1999)
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)
Peakposition
6
Chart (1999)
Peakposition
US Dance Club Play (Billboard)
24
US Maxi-Singles Sales (Billboard)
6
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Year-end charts
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (1981)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Position
28
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Chart (1981)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Position
58
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (1981)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Position
49
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1981)
UK Singles (OCC)
Position
2
Chart (1981)
Position
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
28
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
58
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
49
UK Singles (OCC)
2
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Year-end charts
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Chart (1982)
Australia (Kent Music Report)
Position
3
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Chart (1982)
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
Position
7
New Zealand (RIANZ)
New Zealand (RIANZ)
Chart (1982)
New Zealand (RIANZ)
Position
14
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Chart (1982)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Position
5
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1982)
US Billboard Hot 100
Position
11
West Germany (Media Control)
West Germany (Media Control)
Chart (1982)
West Germany (Media Control)
Position
35
Chart (1982)
Position
Australia (Kent Music Report)
3
Canada Top Singles (RPM)
7
New Zealand (RIANZ)
14
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
5
US Billboard Hot 100
11
West Germany (Media Control)
35
· Soft Cell version › Charts › Year-end charts
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1991)
UK Singles (OCC)
Position
82
Chart (1991)
Position
UK Singles (OCC)
82
· Soft Cell version › Certifications
Australia (ARIA)
Australia (ARIA)
Region
Australia (ARIA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
50,000^
Canada (Music Canada)
Canada (Music Canada)
Region
Canada (Music Canada)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
100,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Region
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
90,000‡
Germany (BVMI)
Germany (BVMI)
Region
Germany (BVMI)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
600,000‡
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009
Region
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
100,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
2× Platinum
Certified units/sales
60,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) Remaster 2021
Spain (PROMUSICAE) Remaster 2021
Region
Spain (PROMUSICAE) Remaster 2021
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
3× Platinum
Certified units/sales
1,800,000‡
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)
Gold
50,000^
Canada (Music Canada)
Platinum
100,000^
Denmark (IFPI Danmark)
Platinum
90,000‡
Germany (BVMI)
Platinum
600,000‡
Italy (FIMI) sales since 2009
Platinum
100,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
2× Platinum
60,000‡
Spain (PROMUSICAE) Remaster 2021
Platinum
60,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
3× Platinum
1,800,000‡
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
· Marilyn Manson version › Charts › Weekly charts
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (2001–2002)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Peakposition
2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (2001–2002)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Peakposition
11
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Chart (2001–2002)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Peakposition
7
Denmark (Tracklisten)
Denmark (Tracklisten)
Chart (2001–2002)
Denmark (Tracklisten)
Peakposition
3
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Chart (2001–2002)
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Peakposition
3
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Chart (2001–2002)
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
Peakposition
11
France (SNEP)
France (SNEP)
Chart (2001–2002)
France (SNEP)
Peakposition
25
Germany (GfK)
Germany (GfK)
Chart (2001–2002)
Germany (GfK)
Peakposition
3
Hungary (Single Top 40)
Hungary (Single Top 40)
Chart (2001–2002)
Hungary (Single Top 40)
Peakposition
3
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (2001–2002)
Ireland (IRMA)
Peakposition
11
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Chart (2001–2002)
Italy (FIMI)
Peakposition
2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (2001–2002)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
44
Norway (VG-lista)
Norway (VG-lista)
Chart (2001–2002)
Norway (VG-lista)
Peakposition
7
Portugal (Billboard)
Portugal (Billboard)
Chart (2001–2002)
Portugal (Billboard)
Peakposition
1
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Chart (2001–2002)
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
4
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Chart (2001–2002)
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
Peakposition
4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (2001–2002)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2001–2002)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
2
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (2001–2002)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
5
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)
Chart (2001–2002)
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)
Peakposition
30
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)
Chart (2001–2002)
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)
Peakposition
33
Chart (2001–2002)
Peakposition
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
2
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
11
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
7
Denmark (Tracklisten)
3
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
3
Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)
11
France (SNEP)
25
Germany (GfK)
3
Hungary (Single Top 40)
3
Ireland (IRMA)
11
Italy (FIMI)
2
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
44
Norway (VG-lista)
7
Portugal (Billboard)
1
Scotland Singles (OCC)
4
Spain (PROMUSICAE)
4
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
11
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
2
UK Singles (OCC)
5
US Mainstream Rock Tracks (Billboard)
30
US Modern Rock Tracks (Billboard)
33
· Marilyn Manson version › Charts › Year-end charts
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Chart (2002)
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
Position
18
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Chart (2002)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
Position
55
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Chart (2002)
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
Position
17
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Chart (2002)
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
Position
25
Germany (Media Control)
Germany (Media Control)
Chart (2002)
Germany (Media Control)
Position
24
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (2002)
Ireland (IRMA)
Position
77
Italy (FIMI)
Italy (FIMI)
Chart (2002)
Italy (FIMI)
Position
16
Sweden (Hitlistan)
Sweden (Hitlistan)
Chart (2002)
Sweden (Hitlistan)
Position
37
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (2002)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Position
19
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (2002)
UK Singles (OCC)
Position
65
Chart (2002)
Position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)
18
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)
55
Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)
17
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)
25
Germany (Media Control)
24
Ireland (IRMA)
77
Italy (FIMI)
16
Sweden (Hitlistan)
37
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
19
UK Singles (OCC)
65
· Marilyn Manson version › Certifications
Austria (IFPI Austria)
Austria (IFPI Austria)
Region
Austria (IFPI Austria)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
20,000*
Belgium (BRMA)
Belgium (BRMA)
Region
Belgium (BRMA)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
25,000*
Germany (BVMI)
Germany (BVMI)
Region
Germany (BVMI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
250,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Region
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
United Kingdom (BPI)
Region
United Kingdom (BPI)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
400,000‡
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Austria (IFPI Austria)
Gold
20,000*
Belgium (BRMA)
Gold
25,000*
Germany (BVMI)
Gold
250,000‡
New Zealand (RMNZ)
Gold
15,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI)
Gold
400,000‡
Sales figures based on certification alone.‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.
· Marilyn Manson version › Release history
United States
United States
Region
United States
Date
November 13, 2001
Format(s)
Mainstream rockactive rockalternative radio
Label(s)
MaverickWarner Bros.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Region
United Kingdom
Date
March 18, 2002
Format(s)
CD
Japan
Japan
Region
Japan
Date
May 9, 2002
Format(s)
Maverick
Region
Date
Format(s)
Label(s)
Ref.
United States
November 13, 2001
Mainstream rockactive rockalternative radio
MaverickWarner Bros.
United Kingdom
March 18, 2002
CD
Japan
May 9, 2002
Maverick

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