WELCOME TO THE EIGHTIES ARCHIVE
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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‘Go Wild In The Country’ is a song by English post-punk new-wave band Bow Wow Wow. It peaked at No. 07 on the UK Singles Chart in 1982.
‘Every Time You Go Away’ is a song by English singer/songwriter Paul Young. The song peaked at No. 04 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
‘Everything Must Change’ is a song by English singer/songwriter Paul Young. The song peaked at No. 09 on the UK Singles Chart in 1984.
‘Call Me’ is a single by American rock band Blondie. The song peaked at No. 01 on the UK Singles Chart in 1980.
‘Labour Of Love’ is a single by Scottish duo Hue And Cry. The song peaked at No. 06 on the UK Singles Chart in 1987.
‘Easy Lover’ is a song by American singer/songwriter Philip Bailey and English singer songwriter Phil Collins. It peaked at No. 01 on the UK Singles Chart in 1985.
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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