Duran Duran - The Wild Boys

"The Wild Boys" is the twelfth single by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 22 October 1984 in the United Kingdom. The song was the only studio track on the band's live album Arena (1984), and was produced by Nile Rodgers, who had previously remixed the band's previous single "The Reflex".

 

Artist: Duran Duran

A-Side: The Wild Boys

B-Side: (I'm Looking For) Cracks In The Pavement (Live 1984)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 2003817 

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 

Eddy Grant - Gimme Hope Jo'Anna

"Gimme Hope Jo'anna" is a British anti-apartheid song written and originally released by Guyanese-British singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Eddy Grant in 1988. It also features on the album File Under Rock (1988).

 

Artist: Eddy Grant
 
A-Side: Gimme Hope Jo'Anna

B-Side: Say Hello To Fidel

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Reggae

Style: Synth-pop, Dub, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 2025127

The Power Station - Communication

"Communication" was released as the third single from the Power Station's 1985 debut album. It featured "Communication" (special club mix), "Communication" (remix) and "Murderess" as the B-side.

 

Artist: The Power Station

A-Side: Communication (Remix)

B-Side: Murderess

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: R 6114 

Paul McCartney feat. Stevie Wonder - Ebony and Ivory

"Ebony and Ivory" is a song that was released in 1982 as a single by Paul McCartney featuring Stevie Wonder. It was issued on 29 March that year as the lead single from McCartney's third solo album, Tug of War (1982). 

 

Artist: Paul McCartney

A-Side (feat. Stevie Wonder): Ebony and Ivory

B-Side: Rainclouds

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 2C 008-64.749 

 

Pet Shop Boys - Always On My Mind

In 1987, the Pet Shop Boys performed a synth-pop version of "Always on My Mind" on Love Me Tender, a television special on ITV in the United Kingdom. Commemorating the tenth anniversary of Presley's death. The Pet Shop Boys' performance was so well-received that the duo decided to record the song and release it as a single.

 

Artist: Pet Shop Boys

A-Side: Always On My Mind

B-Side: Do I Have To?

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: R 6171 

Paul McCartney - Take It Away

"Take It Away" is a single by the English musician Paul McCartney from his third solo studio album Tug of War (1982). 

 

Artist: Paul McCartney

A-Side: Take It Away

B-Side: I'll Give You A Ring

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: R 6056 

Pet Shop Boys - Domino Dancing

"Domino Dancing" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys, released in September 1988 by Parlophone as the lead single from their third studio album, Introspective (1988).

 

Artist: Pet Shop Boys

A-Side: Domino Dancing

B-Side: Don Juan

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 2029277 

 

Kim Appleby - Don't Worry

"Don't Worry" is the debut solo single of English musician Kim Appleby from her self-titled debut solo album (1990). 

 

Artist: Kim Appleby

A-Side: Don't Worry

B-Side: Don't Worry (Instrumental Version)

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: 2040967 

 

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 

 

 

Pet Shop Boys - It's a Sin

"It's a Sin" is a song by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys from their second studio album, Actually (1987).

 

Artist: Pet Shop Boys

A-Side: It's a Sin 

B-Side: You Know Where You Went Wrong

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Parlophone

Label/Catalog #: R 6158