WELCOME TO THE EIGHTIES ARCHIVE
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 features 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.
LATEST POSTS
‘Tomorrow’s (Just Another Day)’ is a song by English Ska and pop band Madness. The song peaked at No. 08 in the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Dancing With Tears In My Eyes’ is a song by British new wave/synthpop band Ultravox. The song peaked at No. 03 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
‘Turning Japanese’ is a song by British new wave and power pop band The Vapors. The song peaked at No. 03 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Train Of Thought (Remix)’ is a song by Norwegian synthpop band A-ha. The song peaked at No. 08 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘Borderline’ is a song by American singer/songwriter Madonna. The song peaked at No. 02 in the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘Bring On The Dancing Horses’ is a song by English indie/new wave band Echo & The Bunnymen. The song peaked at No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Blue Jean’ is a song by English singer/songwriter David Bowie. The song peaked at No. 06 in the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
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SONGS TO BE ADDED SOON
The following songs are next up to be added to the archive:
- [1986] – A-ha – Train Of Thought (Remix)
- [1980] – The Vapors – Turning Japanese
- [1984] – Ultravox – Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
- [1983] – Madness – Tomorrow’s Just Another Day
- [1980] – UB40 – The Earth Dies Screaming
- [1980] – Blondie – Atomic
- [1980] – The Stranglers – Bear Cage
- [1980] – John Foxx – No-One Driving
- [1980] – Siouxsie & The Banshees – Happy House
- [1980] – Thin Lizzy – Chinatown
FOCUS ON 1987
FEATURED ARTIST - SPANDAU BALLET
‘Instinction (Remix)’ is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet. It peaked at No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Chant No. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On)’ is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet. It peaked at No. 03 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘Lifeline’ is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet. It peaked at No. 07 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘To Cut A Long Story Short’ is a song by English new wave band Spandau Ballet. It peaked at No. 05 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
TRENDING POSTS
‘Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)’ is a song by British musical collective Soul II Soul. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
