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 August 25.

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The Comsat Angels · 1983

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Panorama

The Cars

1980 art rock, new wave

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Queen Elvis

Robyn Hitchcock and the Egyptians

1989 alternative rock

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Junkyard

The Birthday Party

1982 post-punk

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Atmosfera

Adriano Celentano

1983 electronic music

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Roses in the Snow

Emmylou Harris

1980 bluegrass music, Christian country music

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Merzbild Schwet

Nurse With Wound

1980 experimental music, industrial 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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