80s Album Archive

Flip through the decade one album at a time. Browse by year, artist or genre, search by album title or artist, and vote for your favorites.

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On This Day in the 80s

Albums in the archive released on October 12.

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Land

The Comsat Angels · 1983

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Closer

Joy Division

1980 gothic rock, post-punk

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Control

Janet Jackson

1986 contemporary R&B

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Tones

Eric Johnson

1986 instrumental rock, rock music

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Purple Rain

Prince, Prince and the Revolution

Pete: “Prince really packed Purple Rain with songs that are hard to choose between. I’ll hear When Doves Cry and think…”

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Thriller

Michael Jackson

Pete: “I remember when Michael Jackson’s Thriller was everywhere. You really couldn’t get away from this album in the 80s and…”

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