Neil - Hole In My Shoe

"Hole in My Shoe" is a song by English rock band Traffic, released as a single in 1967, In July 1984, Nigel Planer, who played Neil in the BBC sitcom The Young Ones, recorded a cover version of the song, which reached the same number 2 peak as the original. His version featured Barbara Gaskin on backing vocals.

 

 

Artist: Neil

A-Side: Hole In My Shoe

B-Side: Hurdy Gurdy Mushroom Man

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Folk Rock, Parody, Psychedelic Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: YZ 10 or 249317-7

 

 

Fuzzbox - International Rescue

"International Rescue" is a 1989 single by the English alternative rock band We've Got a Fuzzbox and We're Gonna Use It (known as Fuzzbox) from their second studio album, Big Bang! (1989).

 

Artist: Fuzzbox

A-Side: International Rescue

B-Side: Raining Champagne

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Alternative Rock, Pop Rock, Indie Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: YZ347 or 247153 7

 

 

 

Peter Schilling - Major Tom (Coming Home)

"Major Tom (Coming Home)" is a new wave song written and sung by German musician Peter Schilling. It was released in 1983 as the lead single from his first english album Error in the System (1983). 

 

Artist: Peter Schilling

A-Side: Major Tom (Coming Home) (Edit)

B-Side: The Noah Plan

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: X 9438 

 

Matt Bianco - Yeh Yeh

"Yeh, Yeh" is a Latin soul song originally written as an instrumental by Rodgers Grant and Pat Patrick, and first recorded by Mongo Santamaría on his album Watermelon Man! in 1963. British band Matt Bianco covered the song in 1985. It was their first release after the departure of Danny White and Basia Trzetrzelewska. The single version was then included in their second eponymous album in 1986.

 

Artist: Matt Bianco

A-Side: Yeh Yeh

B-Side: Smooth

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Jazzdance

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 943-7 

 

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 

 

Nick Kamen - Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

"Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" is a song written by Ivy Jo Hunter and Stevie Wonder, originally released in 1966 by the Four Tops. The British singer, songwriter and model Nick Kamen released a version in 1987, where it went to number 16 on the UK Singles Chart.

 

Artist: Nick Kamen

A-Side: Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

B-Side: After Tonight

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 447-7 

 

Alphaville - Sounds Like A Melody

"Sounds Like a Melody" is a song by German synth-pop band Alphaville, released on May 14, 1984 as the second single from their debut album Forever Young. 

 

Artist: Alphaville

A-Side: Sounds Like A Melody

B-Side: The Nelson Highrise (Sector One: The Elevator)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 249 366-7

Phil Collins - I Wish It Would Rain Down

"I Wish It Would Rain Down" is a song by English musician Phil Collins from his fourth solo studio album, ...But Seriously (1989). 

 

Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: I Wish It Would Rain Down 

B-Side: Homeless (Another Day In Paradise Demo)

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 170 812-7

Phil Collins - Another Day In Paradise

"Another Day in Paradise" is a song written and recorded by English drummer and singer Phil Collins, it was released as the first single from his number-one album ...But Seriously (1989).

 

Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side: Another Day In Paradise

B-Side: Heat On The Street

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Soft Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 257 359-7 

Phil Collins - Two Hearts

"Two Hearts" is a song by Phil Collins from the soundtrack to the film Buster (1988) where it features in the end credits, in which Collins played the lead role.

 

Artist: Phil Collins

A-Side (Phil Collins): Two Hearts

B-Side (Anne Dudley): The Robbery (Excerpt)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: Soundtrack, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 257 750-7

Nick Kamen - Each Time You Break My Heart

"Each Time You Break My Heart" is a song recorded by British singer Nick Kamen, for his eponymous debut studio album (1987).

 

Artist: Nick Kamen

A-Side: Each Time You Break My Heart

B-Side: Each Time You Break My Heart (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 527-7 

 

Simply Red - The Right Thing

"The Right Thing" is a song by the British soul and pop band Simply Red, released as the first single from their second album, Men and Women (1987). 

Artist: Simply Red   

A-Side: The Right Thing 

B-Side: There's A Light

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Soul, Funk

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 461-7

Alphaville - Dance With Me

"Dance with Me" is the first of five singles from Alphaville's second album, Afternoons in Utopia. It was released in March 1986, ahead of the album. The track was a top 10 hit in Europe.

 

Artist: Alphaville

A-Side: Dance With Me

B-Side: The Nelson Highrise Sector 2: The Mirror Incl. The Other Side Of U/ Airlines/ T.O.S.O.U. (Reprise)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 248 747-7

Howard Jones - No One Is to Blame

"No One Is to Blame" is a song written and performed by British musician Howard Jones. Originally released on Jones's 1985 album Dream into Action, "No One Is to Blame" was re-recorded and released as a single in 1986.

 

Artist: Howard Jones

A-Side: No One Is to Blame

B-Side: The Chase

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Synth-pop, Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA 

Label/Catalog #: 248 792-7 

Alphaville - Big In Japan

"Big in Japan" is the debut single of German synth-pop band Alphaville, from their 1984 album Forever Young. 

 

Artist: Alphaville

A-Side: Big In Japan

B-Side: Seeds

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: WEA

Label/Catalog #: 24 9505-7