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 

 

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 

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

Depeche Mode - Master and Servant

"Master and Servant" is a song by the English electronic band Depeche Mode, released on 20 August 1984 as the second single from their fourth studio album, Some Great Reward (1984).

 

Princess - Red Hot

"Red Hot" is a song by the British singer, Princess (Desiree Heslop) and was released in 1987 as the lead single from on her second album, All for Love (1987).

 

Artist: Princess

A-Side: Red Hot

B-Side: Programmed To Love You

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Polydor

Label/Catalog #: POSP 868 

Rick Astley - Together Forever

"Together Forever" is a song recorded by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley and released by RCA and BMG in February 1988, as the fourth single from his debut studio album, Whenever You Need Somebody (1987). The song reached number two in the United Kingdom, behind Neighbours star and fellow Stock Aitken Waterman artist Kylie Minogue's debut single "I Should Be So Lucky". 

 

Artist: Rick Astley

A-Side: Together Forever (Lover's Leap Remix)

B-Side: I'll Never Set You Free

Year Released: 1988

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk / Soul, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Dance-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: RCA

Label/Catalog #: PB 41817

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 

 

Mel & Kim - F.L.M.

"F.L.M." is a song by English pop duo Mel and Kim, released as their third single in 1987.. The song is the title track on their debut studio album and was remixed for its single release. The song title is an acronym for "fun, love and money", but was actually a play on the sisters' frequent use of the expression "f##king lovely mate" during the recording sessions for the album.

 

Artist: Mel & Kim

A-Side: F.L.M.

B-Side: F. L. M. (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1987

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: House, Synth-pop, Electro, Freestyle

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Supreme Records

Label/Catalog #: SUPE 113  

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 

 

Eddy Grant - I Don't Wanna Dance

"I Don't Wanna Dance" is a 1982 single by Guyanese-British singer-songwriter Eddy Grant. It went to number one on the UK Singles Chart and held there for three weeks in November 1982. It was later released in the United States, but only reached No. 53 on the Billboard Hot 100 in late 1983. It was later reissued as the B-side of Grant's "Electric Avenue".

 

Artist: Eddy Grant
 
A-Side: I Don't Wanna Dance

B-Side: I Don't Wanna Dance (Acapella)

Year Released: 1982

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Reggae, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Reggae, Reggae-Pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: ICE

Label/Catalog #: ICE 56

 

 

 

Oran 'Juice' Jones - The Rain

"The Rain" is a song by American R&B singer Oran "Juice" Jones, released from his debut album, Juice. The song's lyrics involve a man confronting his lover regarding her infidelity. At the end of the track is a long recitation written by Vincent Bell, who also composed the music. The song's music video features actress Danita Davis as Jones' girlfriend.

 

Artist: Oran 'Juice' Jones

A-Side: The Rain 

B-Side: Your Song

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Funk / Soul

Style: Electro, Synth-pop, Contemporary R&B, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Def Jam Recordings

Label/Catalog #: A 7303 

 

Billy Ocean - Loverboy

"Loverboy" released in 1985 by Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter Billy Ocean and is the second single from his fifth studio album, Suddenly (1984). 

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