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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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‘It’s Going To Happen!’ is a single by Irish indie/rock band The Undertones. The song peaked at No. 18 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘Ship Of Fools’ is a single by English synth-pop duo Erasure. The song peaked at No. 06 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘I Need Your Lovin” is a single by American R&B singer Alyson Williams. The song peaked at No. 08 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
‘A Good Heart’ is a single by Irish singer Feargal Sharkey. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Build’ is a single by English jazz/funk band Level 42. The song peaked at No. 06 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘Build’ is a single by English indie rock group The Housemartins. The song peaked at No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘All Around The World’ is a single by English singer/songwriter Lisa Stansfield. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1989.
‘Peek-A-Boo’ is a single by British rock/goth band Siouxsie & The Banshees. The song peaked at No. 16 in the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘Rise To The Occasion’ is a single by British pop duo Climie Fisher. The song peaked at No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
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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