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 

 

 

Princess - Red Hot

"Red Hot" is a song by the British singer, Princess (Desiree Heslop) and was released in 1987 as the lead single from on her second album, All for Love (1987).

 

Artist: Princess

A-Side: Red Hot

B-Side: Programmed To Love You

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: POSP 868 

Mel & Kim - F.L.M.

"F.L.M." is a song by English pop duo Mel and Kim, released as their third single in 1987.. The song is the title track on their debut studio album and was remixed for its single release. The song title is an acronym for "fun, love and money", but was actually a play on the sisters' frequent use of the expression "f##king lovely mate" during the recording sessions for the album.

 

Artist: Mel & Kim

A-Side: F.L.M.

B-Side: F. L. M. (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: House, Synth-pop, Electro, Freestyle

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Supreme Records

Label/Catalog #: SUPE 113  

Fat Boys & The Beach Boys - Wipeout

"Wipeout!" is a track released in mid-1987, by the American hip-hop trio Fat Boys who collaborated with the Beach Boys on a version of "Wipe Out", retitled "Wipeout!", It made it to number 12 in the United States and number two in the United Kingdom, and features on the fourth studio album Crushin' (1987). 

 

Artist: Fat Boys and The Beach Boys

A-Side: Wipeout 

B-Side: Crushin'

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Hip Hop

Style: Pop Rap

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Urban / Polydor 

Label/Catalog #: URB 5

Morris Minor and The Majors - Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime)

"Stutter Rap (No Sleep til Bedtime)" is a song by Morris Minor and the Majors, led by Songwriter/Comedian and Writer Tony Hawks. The song is a stylistic parody of the Beastie Boys, and the subtitle plays on their 1987 single "No Sleep till Brooklyn". The record sold 220,000 copies reaching No4 in the UK Charts. 

 

 Artist: Morris Minor and The Majors

A-Side: Stutter Rap (No Sleep Til Bedtime)

B-Side: Another Boring 'B' Side

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Hip Hop, Pop

Style: Novelty, Parody, Pop Rap

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: 10 Records

Label/Catalog #: TEN 203

Mel & Kim - Respectable

"Respectable" is a song by English pop duo Mel and Kim from their only studio album, F.L.M. (1987). It was released in 1987 as the album's second single. The song reached number one on the UK Singles Chart for one week in March 1987, becoming the second UK number-one single produced by Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), following Dead or Alive's "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (1985).

 

Artist: Mel & Kim

A-Side: Respectable

B-Side: Respectable (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: 885 843-7 

 

Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life

"(I've Had) The Time of My Life" is a 1987 song composed by Franke Previte, John DeNicola, and Donald Markowitz. It was recorded by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, and used as the theme song for the 1987 film Dirty Dancing. The song has won a number of awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Song, the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and the Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and also features on the album Dirty Dancing: Original Soundtrack from the Vestron Motion Picture. On the B-side it features Love is Strange by Mickey and Sylvia (1956) which also features in the film.

 

 Artist: Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes

A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing")

B-Side (Mickey And Sylvia): Love Is Strange

Year Released: 1992

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Theme, Soundtrack, Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Phildar

Label/Catalog #: PHL 9584

Notes: Re-issue of 1992.  Misprint on B-side label: Michey & Sylvia (instead of Mickey & Sylvia).

 

A-Side: (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (Love Theme From "Dirty Dancing") 

B-Side (Mickey And Sylvia): Love Is Strange 

Charlie Makes The Cook - Boys And Girls

"Boys And Girls" is a song by Franco-American Trio Charlie Makes The Cook, made up of Bethanee Bishop and sisters Sophia and Maryanna Matiss. The first of three singles by the group it was released in 1987.

 

Artist: Charlie Makes The Cook

A-Side: Boys And Girls

B-Side: Love In The Sun

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Europop, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Touch Of Gold

Label/Catalog #: 888 761-7 

 

a-ha - The Living Daylights

"The Living Daylights" is the theme song from the 1987 James Bond film of the same name, performed by Norwegian synth-pop band a-ha and included on the film's soundtrack album. A revised version of the song was included on the band's third studio album, Stay on These Roads (1988).

 

Artist: a-ha

A-Side: The Living Daylights

B-Side: The Living Daylights (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Synth-pop, Soundtrack

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Warner Bros. Records

Label/Catalog #: 928 305-7

Europe - Carrie

"Carrie" is a power ballad by the Swedish rock band Europe released in 1987. It was the third single released internationally from the third studio album The Final Countdown (1986).

 

Artist: Europe
 
A-Side: Carrie

B-Side: Love Chaser

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Arena Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPC 650354 7

Nick Kamen - Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

"Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" is a song written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder, originally released in 1966 by the Four Tops. The British singer, songwriter and model Nick Kamen released a version in 1987, where it went to number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.

 

Artist: Nick Kamen

A-Side: Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

B-Side: After Tonight

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 447-7 

 

Bros - I Owe You Nothing

"I Owe You Nothing" is a song by British boy band Bros, the song was originally released as their debut single in 1987 but failed to chart. In 1988, it was remixed and re-released by CBS following the success of their breakthrough single "When Will I Be Famous?". The original version of the song can be found on the band's 1988 debut album, Push.

 

Artist: Bros

A-Side: I Owe You Nothing

B-Side: I Owe You Nothing (The Voice)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 651618 7

The Whispers - Rock Steady

"Rock Steady" is a single released by American group The Whispers, from their 18th studio album Just Gets Better with Time (1987).

Artist: The Whispers

A-Side: Rock Steady

B-Side: Are You Going My Way

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul

Style: Funk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Solar

Label/Catalog #: 102 219

Nina Simone - My Baby Just Cares For Me

"My Baby Just Cares for Me" is a jazz standard written by Walter Donaldson with lyrics by Gus Kahn. Written for the film version of the musical comedy Whoopee! (1930), Nina Simone recorded the song in late 1957 for her debut album, Little Girl Blue, released in 1959. The track remained relatively obscure until 1987, when it was used in a UK television commercial for Chanel No. 5 perfume.

 

Artist: Nina Simone

A-Side: My Baby Just Cares For Me

B-Side: Love Me Or Leave Me

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Jazz

Style: Smooth Jazz, Swing

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Charly Records

Label/Catalog #: CYZ7 112 

 

Robbie Nevil - Wot's it to ya

"Wot's It to Ya" is the third single by American musician Robbie Nevil from his self-titled debut album, released as a single in May 1987.

 

Artist: Robbie Nevil

A-Side: Wot's it to ya  

B-Side: Wot's It To Ya (To Ya Remix)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: House, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Manhattan Records

Label/Catalog #: MT 24 

Wet Wet Wet - Angel Eyes

"Angel Eyes (Home and Away)" is the third single from Scottish band Wet Wet Wet's first album, Popped In Souled Out (1987).

 Artist: Wet Wet Wet

A-Side: Angel Eyes (Home And Away)

B-Side: We Can Love

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury

Label/Catalog #: 870 005-7