Olivia Newton-John / Electric Light Orchestra – Xanadu

"Xanadu" is the title song from the soundtrack of the 1980 musical film of the same name. Written by Jeff Lynne of the English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO), the song is performed by part British, Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John, with Lynne adding parenthetic vocals in the style of his other songs on the Xanadu soundtrack, and ELO providing the instrumentation.

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John / Electric Light Orchestra

A-Side (with Electric Light Orchestra): Xanadu

B-Side: Fool Country

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Jet Records

Label/Catalog #: JET 185 

 

Queen - Another One Bites The Dust

"Another One Bites the Dust" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by bassist John Deacon, the song was featured on the group's eighth studio album The Game (1980).

 

 

Artist: Queen

A-Side: Another One Bites The Dust

B-Side: Dragon Attack 

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Glam

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: EMI

Label/Catalog #: 2C 008-64060 

 

Sparks - When I'm With You

"When I'm with You" is a song released by American rock and pop duo Sparks. The song relies on disco and new wave as its two main genres with rock guitars audible throughout the song. it featured on the ninth studio album Terminal Jive.

 

 Artist: Sparks

A-Side: When I'm With You

B-Side: Just Because You Love Me

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Underdog

Label/Catalog #: 49 652

The Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" is a song by the English rock band the Police, released as a single in 1980. Released as the lead single in the US and second single in the UK from their album Zenyatta Mondatta (1980).

 

Artist: The Police

A-Side: De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

B-Side: A Sermon

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AMS 9110 

RAH Band - Falcon

"Falcon" is a track released in 1980 by the British synth-pop & jazz-funk group called the RAH Band, masterminded by Richard A. Hewson (hence the RAH) who is an English producer, arranger, conductor and multi-instrumentalist, the group was a fictitious studio based group (fictitious in that it was no group, it contained only him). The song features on the album RAH Band (1981) .

 

 Artist: RAH Band 

A-Side: Falcon

B-Side: Falcon 2

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Jazz-Funk, Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: DJM Records

Label/Catalog #: DJS 10954

 

Blondie - Call Me

"Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Blondie singer Debbie Harry.

 

Artist: Blondie

A-Side: Call Me

B-Side (Giorgio Moroder): Call Me (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: New Wave, Disco, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis 

Label/Catalog #: 6172 692 

Blondie - Atomic

"Atomic" is a song by American rock band Blondie from their fourth studio album, Eat to the Beat (1979). The song was released in February 1980 as the album's third single. 

 

Artist: Blondie

A-Side: Atomic

B-Side: Die Young Stay Pretty

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: New Wave, Disco, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis 

Label/Catalog #: 6172 709 

George Benson - Give Me The Night

"Give Me the Night" is a song recorded by American jazz and R&B musician George Benson, released in June 1980. as the first single from his 18th studio album of the same title. It was written by Heatwave's keyboard player Rod Temperton and produced by Quincy Jones.

 

Artist: George Benson

A-Side: Give Me The Night

B-Side: Dinorah, Dinorah

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Soul-Jazz

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records / Qwest Records

Label/Catalog #: 17 653 

 

The Korgis - Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime

"Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime" is a 1980 single written by James Warren and first performed by British pop band the Korgis, with Warren as the lead singer. The song, from the group's second album, Dumb Waiters, was released on 11 April 1980.

 

 Artist: The Korgis

A-Side: Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime

B-Side: Dirty Postcards

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Soft Rock, New Wave, Ballad, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Rialto / Vogue

Label/Catalog #: VG 108 or 101339 

Jona Lewie - Stop The Cavalry

"Stop the Cavalry" is an anti-war song and a Christmas song written and performed by English musician Jona Lewie, released in 1980. Initially a stand-alone single, the song was included on Lewie's album Heart Skips Beat which was released nearly two years later.

 

Artist: Jona Lewie

A-Side: Stop The Cavalry 

B-Side: Laughing Tonight

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop, Folk, World, & Country

Style: Synth-pop, Folk, Holiday

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Stiff Records

Label/Catalog #: 101421 

Stevie Wonder - Master Blaster (Jammin)

"Master Blaster (Jammin')" is a 1980 song by American singer-songwriter Stevie Wonder, released as the lead single from his nineteenth studio album, Hotter than July (1980).

 

Artist: Stevie Wonder    

A-Side: Master Blaster (Jammin)  

B-Side: Master Blaster (Dub)

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Reggae-Pop, Dub, Free Funk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Motown 

Label/Catalog #: 2C 008-64076 

Diana Ross - Upside Down

"Upside Down" is a song written and produced by Chic members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards. It was recorded by American singer Diana Ross and issued on June 18, 1980, from Motown as the lead single from her eleventh studio album, Diana (1980).

 

Artist: Diana Ross

A-Side: Upside Down

B-Side: Friend To Friend

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Capitol Records

Label/Catalog #: 2C 008 63976

 

Earth, Wind & Fire - Let Me Talk

"Let Me Talk" is a song by American band Earth, Wind & Fire, released in August 1980 by ARC/Columbia Records as the first single from their tenth album, Faces (1980). 

 

Artist: Earth Wind & Fire
 
A-Side: Let Me Talk

B-Side: Let Me Talk (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 8982

The S.O.S. Band - Take Your Time (Do It Right)

"Take Your Time (Do It Right)" is the debut single by American R&B group the S.O.S. Band. It was released as the lead single from their debut studio album, S.O.S. (1980) on March 18, 1980 through Tabu Records, three months before the album's release. 

 

 

Artist:  The S.O.S. Band    

A-Side: Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 1  

B-Side: Take Your Time (Do It Right) Part 2

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Boogie

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Tabu Records 

Label/Catalog #: TAB 8564 or 8564 

UB40 - The Earth Dies Screaming

"The Earth Dies Screaming" is a song by British reggae band UB40, released as their third single in October 1980 as a double A-side with "Dream a Lie". It continued the band's chart success, peaking at number ten on the UK Singles Chart.

 Artist: UB40

A-Side: The Earth Dies Screaming

B-Side: Dream A Lie

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae

Style: Dub, Reggae-Pop, Reggae

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Graduate Records

Label/Catalog #: 101386