The Age of Love
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Age of Love — “The Age of Love,” original Flying Mix.
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1990 · DiKi Records
The Age of Love
“The Age of Love” took shape in the studio behind a Belgian record shop. Jean-François Samyn remembered opening the door between customers and hearing Bruno Sanchioni building the track at full volume. [1]
| Accession | OMMA-0089 |
|---|---|
| Artist | Age of Love |
| Release | 1990 · Belgium |
| Label | DiKi Records · DIKI 47.12.12 / DIKI 471212 |
| Format | 12-inch vinyl single · 33⅓ rpm |
| Issue | Belgian issue |
| Runouts | Not documented |
| Recorded grade | NM |
Release history and significance
The shop was Disco King in Mouscron, run by Jean-François’s father, Roger Samyn. Its stock connected the studio to new dance records from abroad. Sanchioni had an instrumental he liked, but wanted a voice to complete it. [1]
In Samyn’s account, dancer Valérie Honoré supplied the female vocal after being invited to try a short part in the studio. Giuseppe Chierchia, better known as Pino D’Angiò, contributed the male voice. Those contrasting sounds became part of the record’s identity. [1]
The 1990 Belgian twelve-inch contains four original versions. Its later reputation grew enormously through Jam & Spoon’s 1992 remix, but this edition captures the piece before that reworking. [1] [2]
Market context
Discogs reports sales for this Belgian edition from US$34.87 to US$174.42, with a median of US$60.00, as recorded on 14 September 2026. [2]
Physical Description
Black-vinyl twelve-inch with “Vocal Side” and “Deep Side.” The radio version and Flying Mix share the first side; the New Age and Boeing mixes occupy the reverse. [2]
Patrick Gypen’s sleeve artwork began with a devotional postcard that he scanned while experimenting with early digital image software. [1]
Condition
The disc and sleeve were graded Near Mint at acquisition.
Provenance
Acquired through Discogs from seller SuperElectricRecords on 12 February 2026.
Sources
- Decadance, Age of Love — The Age of Love (DiKi Records). 22 January 2021. Interviews with Jean-François Samyn and sleeve designer Patrick Gypen.
- Discogs, Age of Love — The Age Of Love, release 41526. Release reference and sales statistics consulted 14 September 2026.
Catalogue text reviewed 14 September 2026.