Five Star - System Addict

"System Addict" is a song by the British pop group Five Star. It was released as the seventh and final single from their debut album, Luxury of Life (1985).

Artist: Five Star

A-Side: System Addict

B-Side: Pure Energy

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Synthpop, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Tent / RCA 

Label/Catalog #: PB 40515

 

Elton John - Nikita

"Nikita" is a song by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It is from John's nineteenth studio album Ice on Fire and was released as its lead single in 1985, charting at number three on the UK singles chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar. 

 

Artist: Elton John
 
A-Side: Nikita

B-Side: The Man Who Never Died

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: The Rocket Record Company 

Label/Catalog #: 884 173-7 

Commodores - Nightshift

"Nightshift" is a 1985 song by the Commodores and the title track from their album of the same name. The song was written by lead singer Walter Orange in collaboration with Dennis Lambert and Franne Golde as a tribute to soul/R&B singers Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye, both of whom died in 1984. The song became the Commodores' first hit after Lionel Richie's departure from the group. 

 

Artist: Commodores

A-Side: Nightshift

B-Side: I Keep Running

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Disco, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Motown

Label/Catalog #: TMG 1371 

Level 42 - Something About You

"Something About You" is a single by the English jazz-funk band Level 42, released on 13 September 1985 by Polydor Records, in advance of its inclusion on their sixth studio album World Machine the same year.

 

 

Artist: Level 42

A-Side: Something About You

B-Side: Coup D'etat (Version)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Vocal, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: POSP 759 or 883 362-7 

 

Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking

"Alive and Kicking" is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released in September 1985 by A&M and Virgin Records as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Once Upon a Time (1985).

 Artist: Simple Minds 

A-Side: Alive & Kicking

B-Side: Alive & Kicking (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 008177

Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)

"Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)" is the seventh single by British soul band Loose Ends from their second studio album, So Where Are You?, which was released in February 1985. In the group's native UK, the single made the top twenty. Outside the UK, the single went to number one on the US Billboard R&B chart for one week. This made Loose Ends the first British band ever to top that chart.

 

Artist: Loose Ends 

A-Side: Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)

B-Side: A Little Spice

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Funk / Soul

Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Smooth Jazz, Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS748  

Matt Bianco - Yeh Yeh

"Yeh, Yeh" is a Latin soul song originally written as an instrumental by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick, and first recorded by Mongo Santamaría on his album Watermelon Man! in 1963. British band Matt Bianco covered the song in 1985. It was their first release after the departure of Danny White and Basia Trzetrzelewska. The single version was then included in their second eponymous album in 1986.

 

Artist: Matt Bianco

A-Side: Yeh Yeh

B-Side: Smooth

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Jazzdance

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 943-7 

 

Billy Ocean - Loverboy

"Loverboy" released in 1985 by Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean and is the second single from his fifth studio album, Suddenly (1984). 

 

Artist: Billy Ocean

A-Side: Loverboy

B-Side: Loverboy (Dub Mix)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Disco, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere

Label/Catalog #: 13.670 or 13670 

Feargal Sharkey - You Little Thief

"You Little Thief" is a song by Northern Irish singer Feargal Sharkey, released in December 1985 as the second single from his self-titled debut album (1985).

 

Artist: Feargal Sharkey

A-Side: You Little Thief 

B-Side: The Living Actor

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: 008407

The Bangles - Manic Monday

"Manic Monday" is a song recorded by the American pop rock band the Bangles, which was the first single released from their second studio album, Different Light (1986). The song was written by American musician Prince, under the pseudonym "Christopher". Originally it was intended for the group Apollonia 6 in 1984.

 

 

 Artist: The Bangles

A-Side: Manic Monday

B-Side: In A Different Light

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBSA 6796 or A-6796

 

Sidenote - Who or What is Fil F.M. - Sometimes that little scribble can tell us alot of history about the original owner of a record, The lovely graffiti that adorns my record here was originally a radio station based in Lyon, France  (France Inter Lyon) originally established in 1972 on Medium Wave (until 1977) and FM, taken over in 1983 by RFL (Radio France Lyon), it would finally go out of service in around 1988 when it was replaced by RFL and then finally FIP Lyon which itself would run up until 2000 before finally closing its doors.

 

 

 

Curtis Hairston – I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)

"I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)" is a song by the American soul/funk vocalist, Curtis Hairston, who had a number of top 75 hit singles in the UK and US, both as a solo artist and as a featured artist in the B. B. & Q. Band. 

 

Artist: Curtis Hairston 

A-Side: I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit)

B-Side: I Want Your Lovin' (Just A Little Bit) (Dub)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records

Label/Catalog #: LON 66 or 882 053-7 

Heaven 17 – (And That's No Lie)

"...(And That's No Lie)" is a song by the English synth-pop band Heaven 17, released on 7 January 1985 by Virgin Records as the third single from their third studio album, How Men Are (1984).

 

Artist: Heaven 17

A-Side: (And That's No Lie)

B-Side: The Fuse

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: VS 740
 

Kurtis Blow - Party Time (The Go-Go Edit)

"Party Time" is a track released as part of EP in 1983 by American rapper, songwriter, and record producer Kurtis Blow, considered the first commercially successful rapper and the first to sign with a major record label. The track was re-released in 1985 by Club, a UK record label, mostly active in 1980's which features The Breaks on the B-Side from 1980 which was the first certified gold rap song also by Blow.

 

Artist: Kurtis Blow

A-Side: Party Time (The Go-Go Edit)

B-Side: The Breaks

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Style: Go-Go

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Club

Label/Catalog #: JAB 12 

 

A-Side: Party Time (The Go-Go Edit) 

 

B-Side: The Breaks 

 

China Crisis - King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)

"King in a Catholic Style" is a song by the English new wave band China Crisis. It was released as the second single from their third studio album Flaunt the Imperfection (1985).

 

Artist: China Crisis 

A-Side: King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)

B-Side: Blue Sea

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 765 

 

Phil Collins - Sussudio

"Sussudio" is a song by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was released on 14 January 1985 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from his third solo studio album, No Jacket Required (1985). The song served as the second single from the album in the United States following "One More Night".

 

 Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: Sussudio

B-Side: The Man With The Horn

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 736

Phil Collins - One More Night

"One More Night" is the first single in the United States and second in the United Kingdom from Phil Collins' third studio album, the Diamond-certified No Jacket Required.

 

Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: One More Night

B-Side: I Like The Way

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 259 102-7