Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax

"Relax" is the debut single by English new wave band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in the United Kingdom by ZTT Records in 1983. A version of the song features on Frankie Goes to Hollywood's debut album Welcome to the Pleasuredome, released in October 1984. 

 

Artist: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

A-Side: Relax

B-Side: One September Monday

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: ZTT / Island Records 

Label/Catalog #: 818 063-7 

Julian Cope - World Shut Your Mouth

"World Shut Your Mouth" is a song by English singer-songwriter Julian Cope, released as the first single from his third album, Saint Julian (1987), on 15 September 1986. The title of the song is the same as the title of Cope's first solo album, World Shut Your Mouth, but the track does not appear on that album. 

 

Artist: Julian Cope

Record 1 A-Side: World Shut Your Mouth

Record 1 B-Side: World Shut Your Mouth (Trouble Funk Remix)

Record 2 A-Side: Umpteenth Unnatural Blues

Record 2 B-Side: Levitation

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock 

Style: Indie Rock

Format: 2x 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single, Box Set

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: ISBN290

Notes: Island Records Transcription Services For Broadcasting Purposes - No12 

  

Island Records used the phrasing "Island Records Transcription Services For Broadcasting Purposes" as a stylistic choice for limited promotional editions meant strictly for radio stations and broadcasters (traditionally known as "radio transcriptions").

 

- Including Two 7" Singles, 4 Information Inserts (Cue Sheets & Biographies): 7"x7" cardstock sheets detailing the band's biography and precise song timings for radio DJs, Photographs, An Official Sticker featuring the "W.S.Y.M." logo. 

Vic Reeves and The Wonder Stuff - Dizzy

"Dizzy" is a song originally recorded by Tommy Roe that became an international hit single in 1969. In 1991, a cover of "Dizzy" recorded by English comedian Vic Reeves along with his sidekick Bob Mortimer and alternative-rock band the Wonder Stuff was released in the United Kingdom. It reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and remained there for two weeks.

Artist: (A-Side) Señor Vic Reeves Y El Wonder Stuff 

A-Side: Dizzy

Artist (B-Side) : Vic Reeves & The Images Of Cream

B-Side: Oh! Mr...Hairdresser

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: 868 976-7

Grace Jones - Walking In The Rain / Pull Up To The Bumper

"Pull Up to the Bumper" is a 1981 song by Jamaican singer, songwriter, model and actress Grace Jones, released by Island Records as the third single from her fifth album, Nightclubbing (1981). 

 

Artist: Grace Jones

A-Side: Walking In The Rain 

B-Side: Pull Up To The Bumper

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul

Style: Disco, Dub

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: 103 701 or 103 701-100 

 

  

 

A-Side: Walking In The Rain  

 

  

B-Side: Pull Up To The Bumper 

Tom Tom Club - Wordy Rappinghood

"Wordy Rappinghood" is the debut single by American new wave band Tom Tom Club, from their 1981 self-titled debut album.

 

Artist: Tom Tom Club 

A-Side: Wordy Rappinghood

B-Side: (You Don't Ever Stop) Wordy Rappinghood

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Disco, Synth-pop, Pop Rap

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records 

Label/Catalog #: 6010 377 

 

Jimmy Cliff - Many Rivers To Cross

"Many Rivers to Cross" is a song written and recorded in 1969 by Jimmy Cliff. It featues on the album The Harder They Come (1972) and is the soundtrack album to the film of the same name.

 

Artist: Jimmy Cliff

A-Side: Many Rivers To Cross

B-Side: The Harder They Come

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Reggae, Soul, Ballad

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records 

Label/Catalog #: 818 039-7 

Womack & Womack - Teardrops

"Teardrops" is a 1988 song by American husband/wife duo Womack & Womack (Cecil and Linda Womack), released as the first single from their fourth studio album, Conscience (1988).

 

 

Artist: Womack & Womack

A-Side: Teardrop (Remix) 

B-Side: Conscious Of My Conscience

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: 111542 

 

 

 

Steve Winwood - Valerie

"Valerie" is a 1982 song written by English musician and songwriter Steve Winwood and Will Jennings, and originally recorded by Winwood for his third solo album, Talking Back to the Night (1982). 

 

Artist: Steve Winwood    

A-Side: Valerie

B-Side: Slowdown Sundown

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: WIP 6818:

 

 

 

Kid Creole and the Coconuts - Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy

Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy is a song written by August Darnell and first recorded by his band Kid Creole and the Coconuts. It was released in 1982 as the third and final single from their album Tropical Gangsters.

 

 

Artist: Kid Creole and the Coconuts

A-Side: Annie, I'm Not Your Daddy

B-Side: You Had No Intention

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Latin, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records / ZE Records 

Label/Catalog #: 6010 605 

 

 

 

Robert Palmer - Addicted to Love

"Addicted to Love" is a song by English rock singer Robert Palmer released in 1986. It is the third song on Palmer's 1985 album Riptide and was released as its second single.

 

 

 Artist: Robert Palmer

A-Side: Addicted to Love

B-Side: Remember To Remember

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Island Records

Label/Catalog #: IS 270