Bobby Vinton - Blue Velvet

"Blue Velvet" is a popular song written and composed in 1950 by Bernie Wayne and Lee Morris. A top 20 hit for Tony Bennett in its original 1951 version, The most successful recording of "Blue Velvet" was recorded and released by Bobby Vinton in August 1963, Vinton's recording failed to make the British charts however when originally released, but the track's being heard in a televised ad campaign for Nivea cold cream effected a 1990 UK re-release with "Blue Velvet" reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.

 

Artist: Bobby Vinton

A-Side: Blue Velvet

B-Side: Blue On Blue

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Ballad, Soundtrack

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: 650524 0

 

 

 

The Human League - Human

"Human" is a song by the British synth-pop band the Human League, released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, Crash (1986).

 

Artist: Human League

A-Side: Human

B-Side: Human (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS880

 

 

 

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - The Power Of Love

"The Power of Love" is a 1984 single released by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood which was written by Holly Johnson, Peter Gill, Mark O'Toole and Brian Nash. It was released on 19 November 1984 as the third single from the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984).

 

Artist: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

A-Side: The Power Of Love

B-Side: The World Is My Oyster

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Dialogue, Synth-pop, Ballad, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: ZTT

Label/Catalog #: ZTAS 5 

 

Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta - Summer Nights

"Summer Nights" is a popular song from the musical Grease. Written by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, its best-known version was recorded by American actor and singer John Travolta and British-Australian singer, songwriter and actress Olivia Newton-John for the 1978 big-screen adaptation of the musical, and released as a single that same year. It was released in August 1978 as the fourth single from the movie's soundtrack album and became a massive hit worldwide during the summer of 1978. 

 

Artist: Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta

A-Side (Olivia Newton-John & John Travolta): Summer Nights

B-Side (Louis St. Louis): Rock 'n' Roll Party Queen

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Rock & Roll, Soft Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RSO

Label/Catalog #: 2090 316 

Scorpions - Wind Of Change

"Wind of Change" is a song by German rock band Scorpions, recorded for their 11th studio album, Crazy World (1990). A power ballad it was released as the album's third single. The lyrics were composed by Meine following the band's visit to the Soviet Union at the height of perestroika, when the enmity between the communist and capitalist blocs subsided concurrently with the start of large-scale socioeconomic reforms in the Soviet Union. 

 

 Artist: Scorpions      

A-Side: Wind Of Change   

B-Side: Tease Me Please Me

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Hard Rock, Ballad, Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury

Label/Catalog #: 878 692-7

 

Mr. Big - To Be With You

"To Be with You" is a song by American rock band Mr. Big, released in November 1991 by Atlantic Records as the second single from their second studio album, Lean into It (1991).

 

Artist: Mr. Big

A-Side: To Be With You

B-Side: Green-Tinted Sixties Mind

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Atlantic / Carrere Music

Label/Catalog #: 7567-87566-7

 

Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody

"Unchained Melody" is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North wrote the music as a theme for the prison film Unchained (1955), hence the song title. The best-known version of "Unchained Melody" was recorded by the duo the Righteous Brothers in 1965. The lead vocal was performed solo by Bobby Hatfield. According to his singing partner Bill Medley, they had agreed to do one solo piece each per album. Both wanted to sing "Unchained Melody" for their fourth album, but Hatfield won the coin toss. "Unchained Melody" reappeared in the charts in 1990 after the Righteous Brothers' recording was used in the box-office blockbuster film Ghost. This copy dated 1973 also comes with the song, You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling on the B-Side.

 

 Artist: Righteous Brothers

A-Side: Unchained Melody 

B-Side: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'

Year Released: 1973

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Classic Rock, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: MGM Records

Label/Catalog #: 2006 248

 

A-Side: Unchained Melody  

 

B-Side: You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' 

Jim Diamond - I Should Have Known Better

"I Should Have Known Better" is a song by Scottish singer-songwriter Jim Diamond, released in 1984 as the lead single from his debut solo album Double Crossed (1985). It was a UK number one single for one week in December 1984.

 

Artist: Jim Diamond

A-Side: I Should Have Known Better

B-Side: Impossible Dream

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Ballad, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records 

Label/Catalog #: AMS 9816 

Patti Austin - Baby, Come To Me

"Baby, Come to Me", a love ballad from Patti Austin's 1981 album Every Home Should Have One, was her duet with James Ingram with Michael McDonald contributing background vocals. It was written by Rod Temperton (formerly of Heatwave). The song appears on Austin's 1981 album, Every Home Should Have One, then released as a single in April 1982. 

 

Artist: Patti Austin & James Ingram

A-Side (feat. James Ingram): Baby, Come To Me

B-Side: Solero

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Funk / Soul

Style: Downtempo, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Qwest Records

Label/Catalog #: 15005 

 

Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson - Say Say Say

"Say Say Say" is a song by Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson, released in October 1983 as the lead single from McCartney's 1983 album Pipes of Peace. 

 

Artist: Paul McCartney And Michael Jackson

A-Side: Say Say Say

B-Side (Paul McCartney): Ode To A Koala Bear

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 1652527 

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

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 

 

Diana Ross and Lionel Richie - Endless Love

"Endless Love" is a song written by Lionel Richie and originally recorded as a duet between Richie and singer/actress Diana Ross. It was used as the theme for Franco Zeffirelli's film adaptation of Scott Spencer's novel Endless Love and the ballad features on the album Endless Love: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. 

 

Artist: Diana Ross and Lionel Richie

A-Side: Endless Love (Vocal)

B-Side: Endless Love (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop, Stage & Screen

Style: Soul, Ballad, Vocal, Theme

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Motown

Label/Catalog #: TMG 1240

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 

Billy Joel - Honesty

"Honesty" is a song release in 1979 by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released by Columbia Records as the third US single from his sixth studio album 52nd Street (1978).

 

Artist: Billy Joel

A-Side: Honesty

B-Side: Root Beer Rag

Year Released: 1979

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 7150