[4] It was a top 10 hit in the Netherlands, Belgium and New Zealand and peaked at number 16 in the United Kingdom.

"Love Like Blood" was originally released by E.G. Records in January 1985 as a 7" and 12" single in the UK and various other European markets.

The 12" single featured an extended mix, titled "Love Like Blood (Version)" as its A-side.

In 2010, Swedish alternative metal band Dead by April released a cover version of "Love Like Blood" as a stand-alone single on 10 May 2010 on iTunes and as a double A-side single alongside previously released track "Promise Me" from their eponymous debut album.

"Love Like Blood" was the first track recorded by the band with their new singer Zandro Santiago,[18] and was later included on their compilation album Stronger, released on 24 January 2011.