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 

Jimmy Somerville - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

"You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" is a song by American disco/R&B singer Sylvester. Released as the second single from the singer's fourth album, Step II (1978). British singer Jimmy Somerville, formerly of the bands Bronski Beat and Communards, released a cover of "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" in 1989. Somerville's cover of this song appears on his first solo album, Read My Lips (1989). 

 

Artist: Jimmy Somerville

A-Side: You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)

B-Side: Not So God Almighty

Year Released: 1989

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records 

Label/Catalog #: 886 844-7 

 

Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky

"I Should Be So Lucky" is a 1987 song performed by Australian singer and songwriter Kylie Minogue from her debut studio album, Kylie (1988).

 

 

Artist: Kylie Minogue

A-Side: I Should Be So Lucky

B-Side: I Should Be So Lucky (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 651489 7 

Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Two Tribes

"Two Tribes" is an anti-war song by British band Frankie Goes to Hollywood, released in the UK by ZTT Records on 4 June 1984. The song was later included on the album Welcome to the Pleasuredome (1984).

 

Artist: Frankie Goes To Hollywood

A-Side: Two Tribes 

B-Side: One February Friday

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: ZTT 

Label/Catalog #: ZTAS 3

 

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 

Bronski Beat - Why ?

"Why?" is a single by British synth-pop band Bronski Beat and appeared on their 1984 album The Age of Consent. 

 

Miquel Brown - So Many Men, So Little Time

"So Many Men, So Little Time", is a song by Canadian singer Miquel Brown, which was a hit in 1983, taken from the album Manpower (1983). 

 

Artist: Miquel Brown

A-Side: So Many Men, So Little Time

B-Side: So Many Men, So Little Time (Instrumental Mix)

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Hi NRG, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Carrere / Record Shack Records 

Label/Catalog #: 13.245 

 

 

Kylie Minogue - Got To Be Certain

"Got to Be Certain" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue. Written and produced by English songwriting and record production trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW), the song was released as the second single from  her debut studio album, Kylie (1988).

 

Artist: Kylie Minogue

A-Side: Got To Be Certain 

B-Side: Got To Be Certain (Version Instrumentale)

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBS 652868 7 

 

Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now

"I Think We're Alone Now" is a song written and composed by Ritchie Cordell that was first recorded by Tommy James and the Shondells in April 1967. The song was re-popularized when American pop singer Tiffany covered the song when she was 15 for her debut album, Tiffany, which was released on August 16, 1987, on the MCA Records label.

 

Artist : Tiffany 

A-Side: I Think We're Alone Now

B-Side: No Rules

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: MCA Records

Label/Catalog #: 258 169-7 

 

Bananarama - Venus

"Venus" is a song by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, released as a single in the Netherlands in the summer of 1969. The song has been covered dozens of times by many artists. In 1986, English girl group Bananarama covered "Venus" for their third studio album, True Confessions (1986).

 Artist: Bananarama

A-Side: Venus

B-Side: White Train

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Hi NRG, Dance-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records

Label/Catalog #: 886 056-7 

Taylor Dayne - Tell It To My Heart

"Tell It to My Heart" is a song performed by American singer, songwriter and actress Taylor Dayne, released in July 24, 1987 by Arista Records as her first single from her debut album, Tell It to My Heart (1988).

 Artist: Taylor Dayne

A-Side: Tell It To My Heart

B-Side: Tell It To My Heart (Instrumental Version)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: House, Disco, Dance-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Arista

Label/Catalog #: 109 616

Stacey Q - Two of Hearts

"Two of Hearts" is a song by American singer Stacey Q, first issued as an independent 12-inch dance club single by On the Spot Records, then picked up by Atlantic after achieving regional sales. The song was Stacey Q's biggest hit; its global sales success fueled the recording of her debut album Better Than Heaven (1986), which included the song. The song was released as the album's lead single on June 13, 1986. 

 

 

 Artist: Stacey Q 

A-Side: Two Of Hearts

B-Side: Dancing Nowhere

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Hi NRG,  Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Atlantic

Label/Catalog #: 789381-7

Lime - Your Love

"Your Love" is a song by the Canadian, Montreal-based vocal group Lime, first released as a 12-inch 33 rpm dance mix in 1980, produced by Joe La Greca. Also released as a 7-inch 45 rpm radio single​ and featured on the album Your Love (1981).

 

Artist: Lime 

A-Side: Your Love (Radio Version)

B-Side: Your Love (Dance Version)

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Let It Shine

Label/Catalog #: 2097 879 

Big Fun - Blame It On The Boogie

"Blame It on the Boogie" is a song released in 1978 by English singer-songwriter Mick Jackson. It has been covered by the Jacksons (no relation), In 1989, Stock Aitken Waterman produced a cover version of "Blame It on the Boogie" for British boy band Big Fun. Their version was released as a single the same year, and was later included in their 1990 album A Pocketful of Dreams.