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Discover every UK Top 40 hit from the 1980s. Welcome to Eighties Archive, your comprehensive guide to every UK Top 40 single released between 1980 and 1989. Explore detailed song information, complete chart histories, release dates, artist biographies, record labels, genres and much more—all brought together in one searchable archive dedicated entirely to the music of the decade.
Our growing collection will feature all 3,773 UK Top 40 chart entries from the 1980s, with new songs being added regularly until the archive is complete. Whether you’re reliving favourite hits, researching chart history, or discovering forgotten classics, Eighties Archive is designed to be the ultimate resource for fans of Eighties music.
Browse by year, artist, genre or record label, revisit every UK Number One, explore featured artists and themed collections, or simply enjoy a nostalgic journey through one of the greatest decades in popular music. From chart-topping classics to overlooked gems, every song tells part of the story of the UK’s unforgettable Eighties music scene.
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‘Saving All My Love For You’ is a single by American singer/actress Whitney Houston. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Billie Jean’ is a single by American singer/songwriter Michael Jackson. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Oh Julie’ is a single by Welsh rock and roll singer Shakin’ Stevens. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Prince Charming’ is a single by English new wave band Adam & The Ants. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘What’s Another Year’ is a single by Irish singer/songwriter Johnny Logan. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘One Moment In Time’ is a single by American singer/actress Whitney Houston. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘Jack Your Body’ is a single by American producer, songwriter and club DJ Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going’ is a single by Trinidadian-British singer/songwriter Billy Ocean. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘I Want To Know What Love Is’ is a single by British/American pop band Foreigner. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
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SONGS TO BE ADDED SOON
The following songs are being prepared for the Eighties Archive (continuing with No. 1’s) :-
- (1986) – Wham! – The Edge Of Heaven
- (1987) – Mel & Kim – Respectable
- (1988) – Wet Wet Wet – With A Little Help From My Friends
- (1989) – Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers – Swing The Mood
- (1989) – Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers – That’s What I Like
- (1989) – Jive Bunny & The Mastermixers – Let’s Party
- (1980) – The Special A.K.A. – Too Much Too Young (Live)
- (1981) – The Joe Dolce Music Theatre – Shaddup You Face
- (1982) – Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder – Ebony And Ivory
- (1983) – Phil Collins – You Can’t Hurry Love
FOCUS ON 1980
FEATURED ARTIST - PET SHOP BOYS
‘It’s Alright’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 05 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
‘Left To My Own Devices’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 04 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘Domino Dancing’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 07 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘Heart’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘It’s A Sin’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.