THE HITMEN — Like I Love You

The Hitmen – Like I Love You Dropout Records returns with the reissue of The Hitmen’s “Like I Love You”, catalogue DROP_0782-6-SP, presented as an exclusive vinyl release. The record arrives on striking red vinyl, a visual cue that matches the track’s high-energy trance lineage, spanning hardtrance, techno trance, hardstyle and house trance influences. After years of scarcity on the original pressing, this re-press offers both longtime fans and newcomers a chance to spin a defining piece of the label’s back-catalogue. The Hitmen’s catalogue has long been associated with melodic intensity and club-floor propulsion, and this release continues that tradition. While Dropout Records’ broader output is not detailed here, the decision to bring “Like I Love You” back to wax underscores its status as a memorable moment for the imprint’s audience. Side A opens with the “Vocal Club Mix”. The mix foregrounds the track’s signature vocal hook, weaving it through a driving, melodic framework that sustains momentum across the extended club format. Its structure provides a clear entry point for DJs looking to build energy, while the vocal element offers a memorable reference that can be layered with other elements in a set. Flipping to Side B, the “Instrumental Mix” strips back the vocal line, leaving the underlying melodic and rhythmic architecture exposed. This version highlights the track’s hard-trance propulsion and hardstyle-tinged drive, making it a versatile tool for producers and DJs who wish to blend the composition into longer mixes or use it as a foundation for live manipulation. Within The Hitmen’s output, “Like I Love You” stands as a touchstone of their melodic hard-trance approach, marrying anthemic vocal phrasing with relentless rhythmic force. Its reappearance on vinyl situates the record within contemporary underground dance music, where classic trance anthems are regularly revisited for their timeless energy and crowd-pleasing hooks. For DJs, the two mixes serve distinct purposes: the vocal version works as a peak-time anthem, its hook cutting through busy floors, while the instrumental offers a more flexible canvas for extended builds or back-to-back transitions. Collectors will appreciate the limited red-vinyl pressing as a visual statement as well as a nod to the original era of the track. The release is issued as an exclusive 12-inch vinyl, pressed on red vinyl as noted by the label. No additional formats are mentioned, emphasizing the focus on the analog experience. The Hitmen – Like I Love You, Dropout Records, catalogue DROP_0782-6-SP, exclusive vinyl, 2 tracks. Tracklist: A1. The Hitmen – Vocal Club Mix B1. The Hitmen – Instrumental Mix