Madonna - Holiday

"Holiday" is a song recorded by American singer Madonna for her 1983 self-titled debut album. Released by Sire Records on September 7, 1983, as the lead single from the Madonna album, "Holiday" was preceded by a promotional double A-side release with "Lucky Star". 

 

Artist: Madonna

A-Side: Holiday

B-Side: I Know It

Year Released (Reissue): 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Dance Pop, Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Sire

Label/Catalog #: 92 9478-7

 

 

Electric Light Orchestra - Hold On Tight

"Hold On Tight" is a song written and performed by English rock band Electric Light Orchestra (ELO). The song is track 12 on the band's 1981 album Time and was released as its lead single.

 

 Artist: ELO

A-Side: Hold On Tight

B-Side: When Time Stood Still

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop-Rock, Rock & Roll

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Jet Records

Label/Catalog #: JET 7011

The Blow Monkeys - It Doesn't Have to Be This Way

"It Doesn't Have to Be this Way" is a single released by British band the Blow Monkeys in early 1987. The song was featured in the 1987 comedy film Police Academy 4: Citizens on Patrol. It also features on the bands third album She Was Only a Grocer's Daughter (1987).

Artist: The Blow Monkeys

A-Side: It Doesn't Have To Be This Way

B-Side: Ask For More

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop-Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB41103

 

The Human League - (Keep Feeling) Fascination

"(Keep Feeling) Fascination" is a song by the English synth-pop band the Human League. It was composed by Jo Callis and Philip Oakey. The single was released in 1983 as a non-album single. It was incorporated into the band's extended play (EP) Fascination!. The single was designated 'Red' on the Human League's short-lived, self-imposed labelling system of 'Blue' for pop songs and 'Red' for dance tracks.

 

Artist: Human League

A-Side: (Keep Feeling) Fascination

B-Side: Total Panic

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 105 331

 

Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

"How Will I Know" is a song recorded by American singer Whitney Houston for her self-titled debut studio album. It was released on November 22, 1985, by Arista Records as the album's third single.

 

Artist: Whitney Houston

A-Side: How Will I Know

B-Side: All At Once

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: 108 014

 

 

The Outfield - Your Love

"Your Love" is a song by the English rock band The Outfield, taken from their 1985 debut album Play Deep, released in early 1986 and written by guitarist John Spinks.

 

Artist: The Outfield

A-Side: Your Love

B-Side: 61 Seconds

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, AOR, Power Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A6942 

 

 

Paul Young - Everything Must Change

"Everything Must Change" is a song by English singer Paul Young, released in November 1984 by CBS Records as the second single from his second album The Secret of Association.

 

Artist: Paul Young

A-Side: Everything Must Change

B-Side: Give Me My Freedom

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A4972

 

Freddie McGregor - Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

"Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" is a song originally recorded in 1973 by Ronnie Dyson. Freddie McGregor recorded the song in a reggae version and released it in 1987. The track had Robbie Lyn on keyboards, synthesizer and Oberheim DMX programming and Dean Frazer on saxophone.

 

Artist: Freddie McGregor

A-Side (Germain All Stars): Just Don't Want To Be Lonely

B-Side (Freddie McGregor): Revolution Rock (Germain All Stars)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae

Style: Lovers Rock, Dub

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB41465

 

Inner City - Good Life

"Good Life" is a song by American electronic music group Inner City, featuring vocals by Paris Grey, and was released in November 1988 by Virgin and 10 Records as the second single from their debut album, Paradise (1989).

 

Artist: Inner City

A-Side: Good Life (Master Reese Edit)

B-Side: Good Life (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Acid House, Techno

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: 10 Records / Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90506

 

 

Camouflage – The Great Commandment

"The Great Commandment" is a song by German synth-pop trio Camouflage. Originally recorded in 1983, the song was re-recorded in 1987 and released as their debut single in 1987. It was included on their 1988 debut album, Voices & Images.

 

Artist: Camouflage

A-Side: The Great Commandment

B-Side: Pompeji

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synthpop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Metronome

Label/Catalog #: 885 651-7 

 

 

Alison Moyet - Weak in the Presence of Beauty

"Weak in the Presence of Beauty" is a song originally recorded and released in 1986 by the band, Floy Joy. In 1987, "Weak in the Presence of Beauty" was then released by English singer Alison Moyet as the second single from her second studio album Raindancing. 

 

Artist: Alison Moyet

A-Side: Weak In The Presence Of Beauty

B-Side: To Work On You

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: MOYET 2 

 

 

Five Star - Can't Wait Another Minute

"Can't Wait Another Minute" is a song by British pop music group Five Star. It was originally recorded by the female vocal trio Lewis, released a month before the Five Star version as the B-side to their single "If the Love Fits", Five Star's version was released as the lead single from their second album, Silk & Steel in 1986.

 

Artist: 5 Star

A-Side: Can't Wait Another Minute

B-Side: Don't You Know I Love It

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul,  Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Disco, Rhythm & Blues

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Tent / RCA  

Label/Catalog #: PB40697

 

 

a-ha - The Sun Always Shines on T.V.

"The Sun Always Shines on T.V." is a song by the Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha, released as the third single from their debut studio album, Hunting High and Low (1985). 

 

Artist: a-ha

A-Side: The Sun Always Shines On T.V.

B-Side: Driftwood

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records / Reprise Records

Label/Catalog #: 928 846-7