Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - Sailing On The Seven Seas

"Sailing on the Seven Seas" is a song by the English electronic music band Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD), released on 18 March 1991 by Virgin Records as the first single from their eighth studio album, Sugar Tax (1991).

 

Artist: OMD

A-Side: Sailing On The Seven Seas 

B-Side: Burning

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS1310 

 

The Motors - Airport

"Airport" is a single by British power pop/new wave band the Motors. Released on 19 May 1978 by Virgin Records, the song reached number four on the UK Singles Chart and the single also features on the 1978 album Approved by the Motors.

 

Artist: The Motors

A-Side: Airport

B-Side: Cold Love

Year Released: 1978

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Power Pop, New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 2097 955 

Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking

"Alive and Kicking" is a song by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released in September 1985 by A&M and Virgin Records as the lead single from their seventh studio album, Once Upon a Time (1985).

 Artist: Simple Minds 

A-Side: Alive & Kicking

B-Side: Alive & Kicking (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: New Wave, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 008177

The Human League - Love Action (I Believe In Love)

"Love Action (I Believe in Love)" is a song by the English synth-pop band the Human League, released as a single in the UK in July 1981 from the album Dare (1981). It became the band's first Top 10 success, peaking at number three in the UK singles chart. 

 

Artist: The Human League

A-Side: Love Action (I Believe In Love)

B-Side: Hard Times

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: VS435 

Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)

"Hangin' on a String (Contemplating)" is the seventh single by British soul band Loose Ends from their second studio album, So Where Are You?, which was released in February 1985. In the group's native UK, the single made the top twenty. Outside the UK, the single went to number one on the US Billboard R&B chart for one week. This made Loose Ends the first British band ever to top that chart.

 

Artist: Loose Ends 

A-Side: Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)

B-Side: A Little Spice

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Jazz, Funk / Soul

Style: Rhythm & Blues, Soul, Smooth Jazz, Funk, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS748  

Feargal Sharkey - You Little Thief

"You Little Thief" is a song by Northern Irish singer Feargal Sharkey, released in December 1985 as the second single from his self-titled debut album (1985).

 

Artist: Feargal Sharkey

A-Side: You Little Thief 

B-Side: The Living Actor

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: 008407

Enigma - Mea Culpa Part II

"Mea Culpa (Part II)" is a song by German musical project Enigma. It was released in 1991 as the second single from their debut album, MCMXC a.D. (1990). Like their previous single "Sadeness (Part I)", it is sung in French and Latin, though "Mea Culpa (Part II)" also has a line in English, "The time has come". 

 

Artist: Enigma
 
A-Side: Mea Culpa Part II (Orthodox Version)

B-Side: Mea Culpa Part II (Catholic Version)

Year Released: 1991

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Downtempo, Ambient

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90668

 

Les Rita Mitsouko & Sparks - Singing In The Shower

"Singing In The Shower" is a song released in 1988 by the French pop rock group Les Rita Mitsouko. In an effort to appeal to Anglophone audiences the group collaborated with the American duo Sparks. Brothers Ron Mael and Russell Mael contributed and performed on "Singing in the Shower" and "Live in Las Vegas" which both featured on the third studio album by Les Rita Mitsouko called Marc & Robert (1988). 

 

Artist: Les Rita Mitsouko & Sparks 

A-Side (Les Rita Mitsouko & Sparks): Singing In The Shower

B-Side (Les Rita Mitsouko): Harpie & Harpo

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90489 

Heaven 17 – (And That's No Lie)

"...(And That's No Lie)" is a song by the English synth-pop band Heaven 17, released on 7 January 1985 by Virgin Records as the third single from their third studio album, How Men Are (1984).

 

Artist: Heaven 17

A-Side: (And That's No Lie)

B-Side: The Fuse

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: VS 740
 

The Members - Offshore Banking Business

"Offshore Banking Business" is a song released in 1979 by the British punk band The Members, that originated in Camberley, Surrey, England. Possibly due to the tracks poor reception it was not album released until 2005, included as a bonus track when the bands first album At the Chelsea Nightclub (1979) was re-released.

 

Artist: The Members

A-Side: Offshore Banking Business

B-Side: Solitary Confinement

Year Released: 1979

Decade: 1970s

Genre: Rock, Reggae

Style: New Wave, Reggae, Punk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 248 

 

Phil Collins - Sussudio

"Sussudio" is a song by English singer-songwriter Phil Collins. It was released on 14 January 1985 in the United Kingdom as the lead single from his third solo studio album, No Jacket Required (1985). The song served as the second single from the album in the United States following "One More Night".

 

 Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: Sussudio

B-Side: The Man With The Horn

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 736

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

 

UB40 - Kingston Town

"Kingston Town" is a 1970 song by Lord Creator about Kingston, Jamaica, released as a single on producer Clancy Eccles' Clandisc label. It was also recorded in 1989 by reggae group UB40 and was released as the second single from their album Labour of Love II. It became the group's sixth top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart. 

Artist: UB40

A-Side: Kingston Town

B-Side: Lickwood

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Reggae

Style: Reggae, Downtempo, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90601

Simple Minds - The Amsterdam EP

"The Amsterdam EP" is a group of tracks by the Scottish rock band Simple Minds, released in 1989 it features the singles Sign O' The Times, Let It All Come Down and Jerusalem. Released from the eighth studio album Street Fighting Years (1989).

 

Artist: Simple Minds 

Title: The Amsterdam EP

A-Side: Sign O' The Times

B-Side (1): Let It All Come Down

B-Side (2): Jerusalem

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: 90568

The Human League - Open Your Heart

"Open Your Heart" is a song by the British synth-pop group The Human League. It was released as a single in the UK in October 1981, Taken from the album Dare (1981).

 

Artist: The Human League

A-Side: Open Your Heart

B-Side: Non-Stop

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: VS453
 

 

Eurythmics – Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty - Four)

"Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)" is a song written and performed by the British duo Eurythmics. It was released as the first single from their album 1984 (For the Love of Big Brother), which served as the soundtrack to the film Nineteen Eighty-Four, an adaptation of the novel of the same name by George Orwell.

 

Artist: Eurythmics
 
A-Side: Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)

B-Side: I Did It Just The Same

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin 

Label/Catalog #: 90 161