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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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‘You’re Lying’ is a song by British soul/funk band Linx. The song peaked at No. 15 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Chinatown’ is a song by Irish rock band Thin Lizzy. The song peaked at No. 21 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Happy House’ is a song by British indie/goth band Siouxsie & The Banshees. The song peaked at No. 17 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘No-One Driving’ is a song by English singer/songwriter John Foxx. The song peaked at No. 32 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Bear Cage’ is a song by English rock band The Stranglers. The song peaked at No. 36 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Atomic’ is a song by American rock/new wave band Blondie. The song peaked at No. 01 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘The Earth Dies Screaming’ is a song by English reggae band UB40. The song peaked at No. 10 in the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘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.
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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