Break Machine - Break Dance Party

"Break Dance Party" is a song by American hip hop/rap act Break Machine fronted by Keith Rodgers, the track was released as their second single in 1984, taken from their album Street Dance Party (released as Break Machine in the UK).

 

Artist: Break Machine

A-Side: Break Dance Party (Vocal)

B-Side: Break Dance Party (Dub Mix)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Style: Breaks, Electro, Funk, Boogie

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Black Scorpio

Label/Catalog #: SCM 1244

 

Shannon - Let The Music Play

"Let the Music Play" is a song recorded by American singer Shannon and released on September 19, 1983, as both her debut single and the lead single from her 1984 debut studio album of the same name.

 Artist: Shannon

A-Side: Let The Music Play

B-Side: Let The Music Play (instrumental)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk/Soul

Style:Electro, Freestyle

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: 817 045-7 

Oran 'Juice' Jones - The Rain

"The Rain" is a song by American R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, released from his debut album, Juice. The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music. The song's music video features actress Danita Davis as Jones' girlfriend.

 

Artist: Oran 'Juice' Jones

A-Side: The Rain 

B-Side: Your Song

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Style: Electro, Synth-pop, Contemporary R&B, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Def Jam Recordings

Label/Catalog #: A 7303 

 

Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately

"What Have You Done for Me Lately" is a song by American singer Janet Jackson from her third studio album, Control (1986).

 

Artist: Janet Jackson

A-Side: What Have You Done For Me Lately

B-Side: He Doesn't Even Know I'm Alive

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: 390 079-7 

Herbie Hancock - Rockit

"Rockit" is a composition recorded by American jazz pianist Herbie Hancock and produced by Bill Laswell and Michael Beinhorn. Hancock released it as a single from his twenty-ninth album, Future Shock (1983). 

 

Artist: Herbie Hancock

A-Side: Rockit (Long / Album Version) 

B-Side: Rockit (Short Version)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Jazz, Funk / Soul

Style: Electro, Future Jazz, Jazz Funk, Turntablism

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS 

Label/Catalog #: A-3577 or CBS A 3577 

The Rock Steady Crew – (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew

"(Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew" is a song by American hip-hop group the Rock Steady Crew from their debut studio album, Ready for Battle (1984). It was released in 1983 through Charisma/Virgin Records as the album's lead single and as the group's debut single.

 

 Artist: The Rock Steady Crew

A-Side: (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew

B-Side: (Hey You) The Rock Steady Crew (Instrumental Version) 

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop

Style: Electro, Hip Hop, Breakbeat

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Charisma / Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90092

 

RAH Band - What'll Become of the Children?

"What'll Become of the Children?" is a song released in 1985 by the British synth-pop group called the RAH Band, masterminded by Richard A. Hewson (hence the RAH), the group was a fictitious studio based group (fictitious in that it was no group, it contained only him with vocals provided by his wife Liz Hewson). The song features on the album Past, Present & Future (1985) .

 

 Artist: RAH Band 

A-Side: What'll Become of the Children?

B-Side: Out On The Edge

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock, Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB 40373

 

Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five - Step Off

"Step Off" is a song released in 1984 by the Amercian Hip-Hop Group Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five which sampled The O'Jays's "For the Love of Money" and Chaka Khan's "I Feel for You" which also featured Melle Mel, taken from the album Stepping Off (1985). 

 

Artist: Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five

A-Side: Step Off (Part I)

B-Side: Step Off (Part II)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Hip Hop

Style: Electro

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Sugar Hill Records

Label/Catalog #: SH 139 

Paul Hardcastle - 19

"19" is a song by British musician Paul Hardcastle, released as the first single from his self-titled fourth studio album Paul Hardcastle (1985). 

 

Artist: Paul Hardcastle

A-Side: 19

B-Side: Fly By Night

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Electro, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis

Label/Catalog #: 107 386 

 

The Breaker's - Break On Eggs

"Break On Eggs" is a track by the electro group The Breakers featuring the vocals of Stan Hunters,  It was released in 1984.

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West Street Mob – Break Dance - Electric Boogie

"Break Dance - Electric Boogie" is a track by American boogie and electro band West Street Mob, taken from the album of the same name (1983).

Artist: West Street Mob

A-Side: Break Dance (Electric Boogie) Part 1 

B-Side: Break Dance (Electric Boogie) Part 2

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop

Style: Electro

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Sugar Hill Records

Label/Catalog #: 101841

Miami Sound Machine - Dr. Beat

"Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine, led by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, on their first English language, but eighth overall, studio album, Eyes of Innocence (1984).

 

Artist: Miami Sound Machine

A-Side: Dr. Beat

B-Side: When Someone Comes Into Your Life

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Electro, Disco, Latin Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Epic

Label/Catalog #: EPCA 4614 or A-4614 

New Edition – Candy Girl

"Candy Girl" is the 1983 debut single by New Edition from their debut album Candy Girl.

 

Artist: New Edition

A-Side: Candy Girl

B-Side: Candy Girl (Sing-A-Long Version)

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Disco, Electro, Contemporary R&B

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records / Streetwise

Label/Catalog #: LON 21 

Freeez - I.O.U.

"I.O.U." is a song from 1983 by British musical group Freeez. "I.O.U." was used for the 1984 breakdance movie, Beat Street. 

 

Artist: Freeez
 
A-Side: I.O.U.

B-Side: I Dub U

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Electro, Synth-pop, Freestyle

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin / Beggars Banquet 

Label/Catalog #: 105 535

 

 

Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

"West End Girls" is a song released in 1984 by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. Written by Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe, the song was released twice as a single. The song's lyrics are concerned with class and the pressures of inner-city life. It's re-issue in 1985 reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) and US Cash Box Top 100 Singles, as well as the UK Singles Chart and number 1 across Europe and beyond.

 

Artist: Pet Shop Boys

A-Side: West End Girls

B-Side: A Man Could Get Arrested

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Electro, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: R 6115 

 

 

Junior - Mama Used to Say

"Mama Used to Say" is the 1982 debut single release by the British R&B recording artist Junior, taken from his debut studio album, Ji.

 

Artist: Junior

A-Side: Mama Used to Say

B-Side: Mama Used To Say (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Boogie, Disco, Funk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury 

Label/Catalog #: 6059 460