"Love, in Itself" is Depeche Mode's ninth U.K. single (released on September 19, 1983), and the final single from the album Construction Time Again.The "Love, in Itself" single contains three mixes of the song. "Love, in Itself.2" is the single edit of "Love, in Itself.1". "Love, in Itself.3" is the extended 12-inch mix. "Love, in Itself.4" is a Lounge-inspired version of the song that features piano prominently. The B-side is "Fools," and "Fools (Bigger)" is the extended mix. "Fools" was written by Alan Wilder.The video for "Love, in Itself" was directed by Clive Richardson. It also featured Martin Gore playing acoustic guitar.