Go West - Call Me

"Call Me" is a 1985 song by the English pop duo Go West made up of Peter Cox and Richard Drummie and is from their debut studio album Go West, On 7" vinyl, the album version of the song appeared, along with the B-side "Man in My Mirror", which later appeared on the remix album Bangs & Crashes (1986).

 

Artist: Go West 

A-Side: Call Me

B-Side: The Man In My Mirror

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Chrysalis

Label/Catalog #: GOW 1

    

Betty Boo - Where Are You Baby?

"Where Are You Baby?" is a song by English singer, songwriter and pop-rap artist Betty Boo, included on her debut album, Boomania (1990).

 

 Artist: Betty Boo

A-Side: Where Are You Baby?

B-Side: Boo's Boogie

Year Released: 1990

Decade: 1990s

Genre: Electronic, Hip Hop, Pop

Style: Synth-pop, Hip-House, House, Pop Rap, Breakbeat, Instrumental

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Rhythm King

Label/Catalog #: LEFT 43

 

Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy

"Smalltown Boy" is the debut single by the British synth-pop band Bronski Beat, released in May 1984 by London Recordings. It was included on Bronski Beat's debut album, The Age of Consent (1984).

 

Artist: Bronski Beat

A-Side: Smalltown Boy

B-Side: Memories

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic

Style: Synth-pop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: London Records

Label/Catalog #: 820 091-7
 

 

Billy Ocean - Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)

"Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run)" (initially released as "European Queen (No More Love on the Run)" and or simply "Caribbean Queen") is a 1984 song by Trinidadian-British singer Billy Ocean from the fifth studio album Suddenly . The song won Ocean the 1985 Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance, making him the first British artist to win in that category. The saxophone solo is played by Vernon Jeffrey Smith. 

 

Artist: Billy Ocean

A-Side: Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)

B-Side: European Queen (No More Love On The Run)

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Funk /Soul, Pop

Style: Synthpop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Jive

Label/Catalog #: JIVE 77

 

Five Star - System Addict

"System Addict" is a song by the British pop group Five Star. It was released as the seventh and final single from their debut album, Luxury of Life (1985).

Artist: Five Star

A-Side: System Addict

B-Side: Pure Energy

Year Released: 1985

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop

Style: Synthpop, Soul

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Tent / RCA 

Label/Catalog #: PB 40515

 

Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth

"Down to Earth" is a song by English band Curiosity Killed the Cat, released in November 1986 by Mercury Records as the second single from their debut album Keep Your Distance.

 

 Artist: Curiosity Killed The Cat

A-Side: Down To Earth

B-Side: Down To Earth (Instrumental)

Year Released: 1986

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Electronic, Pop

Style: Synthpop

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mercury

Label/Catalog #: CAT 2 or 888 167-7

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).

 

Artist: Depeche Mode 

A-Side: Master And Servant

B-Side: (Set Me Free) Remotivate Me

Year Released: 1984

Decade: 1980s

Genre: Pop, Electronic

Style: Synth-pop, New Wave

Format: 7-inch Vinyl, 45rpm, Single

Record Label: Mute / Vogue

Label/Catalog #: 101980

 

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