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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Juan Gabriel

1983 Ranchera, mariachi

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Xanadu

Menudo

1981 Latin pop

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Easy Pieces

Lloyd Cole and the Commotions

1985 indie pop

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Sur la Mer

The Moody Blues

1988 pop rock

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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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