80's Stereo Repress. A Highly Touted Release From Nat King Cole With Many Represses By DCC, Groove Note & Analogue Productions. The album was recorded in the Capitol Studios in Hollywood, California, with an orchestra conducted by Nelson Riddle. The songs on the album are all romantic ballads, including classics like "When I Fall in Love," "Stardust," and "Ain't Misbehavin'." The album became a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart and staying on the chart for almost two years. "Love Is The Thing" was notable for its high-quality sound and production values, which were rare in the era of mono recording. The album was also noted for Cole's smooth and sophisticated vocal style, which became a hallmark of his later work.

In 2013, the album was selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry by the Library of Congress, which deemed it "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The album's success helped to establish Cole as one of the most popular and influential singers of the 20th century.