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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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‘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.
‘Come Back And Stay (Remix)’ is a song by English singer/songwriter Paul Young. The song peaked at No. 04 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Love Of The Common People (Remix)’ is a song by English singer/songwriter Paul Young. The song peaked at No. 02 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Skin Trade’ is a single by English pop/rock band Duran Duran. It peaked at No. 22 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘Bedsitter’ is a song by English synth-pop duo Soft Cell. The song peaked at No. 04 on the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
‘Living Doll’ is a song by British singer Cliff Richard and 80s TV comedians from The Young Ones. It peaked at No. 01 on the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
‘Careless Whisper’ is a song by English singer songwriter George Michael. It peaked at No. 01 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
‘Never Never’ is a song by English electronic band The Assembly. It peaked at No. 04 on the UK Singles Chart in 1983.
‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ is a single by British pop duo Wham!. The song peaked at No. 01 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) :-
- (1987) – Starship – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now
- (1988) – Glenn Medeiros – Nothing’s Gonna Change My Love For You
- (1988) – Yazz & The Plastic Population – The Only Way Is Up
- (1989) – The Christians, Holly Johnson & Gerry Marsden – Ferry Cross The Mersey
- (1989) – Jason Donovan – Sealed With A Kiss
- (1980) – Olivia Newton-John & ELO – Xanadu
- (1980) – Odyssey – Use It Up And Wear It Out
- (1981) – Shakin’ Stevens – Green Door
- (1981) – Aneka – Japanese Boy
- (1982) – Captain Sensible – Happy Talk