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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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‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’ is a song by Scottish rock band Simple Minds. The song peaked at No. 07 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Long Hot Summer’ is a song by English pop band The Style Council. The song peaked at No. 03 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Lessons In Love’ is a single by English funk/jazz band Level 42. It peaked at No. 03 on the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘West End Girls’ is a single by English synthpop duo Pet Shop Boys. It peaked at No. 01 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘The Honeythief’ is a single by Scottish band Hipsway. It peaked at No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
Just Got Lucky’ is a song by British new wave group JoBoxers. The song peaked at No. 07 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Foolish Beat’, is a single by American singer/songwriter Debbie Gibson. The song peaked at No. 09 on the UK Singles Chart in 1988.
‘The Last Kiss’ is a single by American actor/singer David Cassidy The song peaked at No. 06 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘I’m Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down’ is a song by English singer/songwriter Paul Young. The song peaked at No. 09 on 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