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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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‘Always On My Mind’ is a single by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘The Return Of The Los Palmas 7′ is a single by English ska & pop band Madness. The song peaked at No. 07 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘I’m In Love With A German Film Star’ is a single by British punk/new wave band The Passions. The song peaked at No. 25 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘AI No Corrida’ is a single by American record producer and composer Quincy Jones. The song peaked at No. 14 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘I Won’t Close My Eyes’ is a single by English reggae band UB40. The song peaked at No. 32 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Freeze-Frame’ is a single by American rock band The J. Geils Band. The song peaked at No. 27 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘European Son’ is a single by English new wave band Japan. The song peaked at No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Drowning’ is a single by English 2 Tone ska band The Beat. The song peaked at No. 22 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘Maid Of Orleans (The Waltz Of Joan Of Arc)’ is a single by English electronic band Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark. The song peaked at No. 04 in the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
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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