The Police - King Of Pain

"King of Pain" is a song by British rock band the Police, A&M Records released "King of Pain" as the album's fourth single in the UK, while in many other countries it was released as the second single from their fifth and final studio album Synchronicity (1983). 

 

Artist: The Police

A-Side: King Of Pain

B-Side: Tea In The Sahara (Live)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AM 176 

Elton John - Nikita

"Nikita" is a song by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It is from John's nineteenth studio album Ice on Fire and was released as its lead single in 1985, charting at number three on the UK singles chart, peaking at number seven in the United States, and reaching the top 10 worldwide, topping the charts of eight countries. The song features George Michael on backing vocals and Nik Kershaw on guitar. 

 

Artist: Elton John
 
A-Side: Nikita

B-Side: The Man Who Never Died

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: The Rocket Record Company 

Label/Catalog #: 884 173-7 

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 

Men At Work - Down Under

"Down Under" is a song recorded by Australian rock band Men at Work. It was originally self-released in 1980 as the B-side to their first local single, "Keypunch Operator", before the band signed a recording contract with Columbia Records. The early version of "Down Under" has a slightly slower tempo and different arrangement from the later Columbia version released in 1981 as the second single from Men at Work's debut studio album Business as Usual. 

 

Artist: Men At Work

A-Side: Down Under

B-Side: Crazy

Year Released: 1981

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: CBSA 2066 or A-2066 

 

Nena - 99 Luftballons

"99 Luftballons" is a song by the West German band Nena from their 1983 self-titled album. An English-language version titled "99 Red Balloons", with lyrics by Kevin McAlea, was also released by Nena on the album 99 Luftballons in 1984 after widespread success of the original in Europe and Japan. The English version is not a direct translation of the German original and contains lyrics with a somewhat different meaning. 

 

Artist: Nena

A-Side: 99 Luftballons

B-Side: Ich Bleib' Im Bett

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock

Style: New Wave, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: CBS

Label/Catalog #: A 3060 

 

Sparks - When I'm With You

"When I'm with You" is a song released by American rock and pop duo Sparks. The song relies on disco and new wave as its two main genres with rock guitars audible throughout the song. it featured on the ninth studio album Terminal Jive.

 

 Artist: Sparks

A-Side: When I'm With You

B-Side: Just Because You Love Me

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Pop

Style: Pop Rock, Synth-pop, Disco

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Underdog

Label/Catalog #: 49 652

The Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

"De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da" is a song by the English rock band the Police, released as a single in 1980. Released as the lead single in the US and second single in the UK from their album Zenyatta Mondatta (1980).

 

Artist: The Police

A-Side: De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da

B-Side: A Sermon

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Rock

Style: Pop Rock, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: A&M Records

Label/Catalog #: AMS 9110 

Level 42 - Something About You

"Something About You" is a single by the English jazz-funk band Level 42, released on 13 September 1985 by Polydor Records, in advance of its inclusion on their sixth studio album World Machine the same year.

 

 

Artist: Level 42

A-Side: Something About You

B-Side: Coup D'etat (Version)

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Vocal, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: POSP 759 or 883 362-7 

 

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 

Yello - Lost Again

"Lost Again" is a song by Swiss electronic band Yello, released by Stiff Records in 1983 as the fourth single from Yello's third studio album You Gotta Say Yes to Another Excess. 

Artist: Yello 

A-Side: Lost Again

B-Side: Pumping Velvet

Year Released: 1983

Decade: 1900s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Electro, Experimental

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Vertigo

Label/Catalog #: 814 611-7

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 

 

Blondie - Call Me

"Call Me" is a song by the American new wave band Blondie and the theme to the 1980 film American Gigolo. Produced and composed by Italian musician Giorgio Moroder, with lyrics by Blondie singer Debbie Harry.

 

Artist: Blondie

A-Side: Call Me

B-Side (Giorgio Moroder): Call Me (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1980

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Rock, Stage & Screen

Style: New Wave, Disco, Pop Rock, Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis 

Label/Catalog #: 6172 692 

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
 

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 

China Crisis - King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)

"King in a Catholic Style" is a song by the English new wave band China Crisis. It was released as the second single from their third studio album Flaunt the Imperfection (1985).

 

Artist: China Crisis 

A-Side: King In A Catholic Style (Wake Up)

B-Side: Blue Sea

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Virgin

Label/Catalog #: VS 765