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  LISTEN HERE   Embark on a sonic voyage through the memorable tunes of 1984 Meticulously crafted from the insightful pages of 'Record Collector' magazine, dive into the vibrant soundscape of one of music's most iconic years as we unearth the gems that defined 1984. From groundbreaking albums that shaped genres to hidden treasures waiting to be rediscovered, a lovingly curated compilation of the best releases from this unforgettable era. Whether you're a seasoned vinyl enthusiast or a newcomer eager to explore the sounds of the past, this episode offers an immersive experience that celebrates the enduring legacy of 1984's musical landscape. 01 Prince - Purple Rain ( Purple Rain ) 02 Lloyd Cole & The Commotions - Rattlesnakes ( Rattlesnakes ) 03 Smiths - Hand In Glove ( The Smiths ) 04 Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Snatch Of Fury (Stay) Welcome To The Pleasure Dome ( Welcome To The Pleasure Dome ) 05 Bruce Springsteen - Born In The USA

  LISTEN HERE  *SUBSCRIPTION ONLY VERSION Singles that entered the UK charts in April1980 (in the order of chart entry / highest position)... (highest UK chart position in brackets) 01 Madness - Night Boat to Cairo (6) 02 Pretenders - Talk Of The Town (8) 03 David Essex - Silver Dream Machine (4) 04 Undertones - My Perfect Cousin (9) 05 Buggles - Clean, Clean (38) 06 Sheena Easton - Modern Girl (8) 07 Sky - Toccata (5) 08 Pete Townshend - Rough Boys (39) 09 Philip Lynott - Dear Miss Lonely Hearts (32) 10 Suzi Quatro - I've Never Been In Love (56) 11 High Numbers - I'm The Face (49) 12 Blondie - Call Me (1) 13 Elvis Costello - High Fidelity (30) 14 Nolans - Don't Make Waves (12) 15 Sham 69 - Tell The Children (45) 16 Cure - A Forest (31) 17 Girl - Hollywood Tease (50) 18 Billy Joel - All For Leyna (40) 19 Motors - Love And Loneliness (50) 20 April Wine - I Like To Rock (41) 21 Ruts - Staring At The Rude Boys (22) 22 Ramones - Do You Remember Rock 'N'

LISTEN HERE      In 1968, the Hallmark Label, a division of Pickwick Records, began to release in the UK a series of 92 albums (stretching to 1985) featuring re-recorded versions of current chart hits by uncredited session musicians who became known as 'The Top Of The Poppers'. Included among them were the likes of future hitmakers Elton John and Tina Charles, but here are all the original tracks that the recordings were based on. The original cover tracks on volumes 13 and 14 can be found on albums CHM700 and SHM710 (UK Chart Position) 01 You Can Get It If You Really Want (2) Originally a hit for Desmond Dekker 02 Band Of Gold (1) Originally a hit for Freda Payne 03 Me And My Life (4) Originally a hit for Tremeloes 04 Which Way You Goin' Billy (7) Originally a hit for Poppy Family 05 Give Me Just A Little More Time (3) Originally a hit for Chairmen Of The Board 06 Love Is Life (6) Originally a hit for Hot Chocolate 07 Tears of A Clown (1) Originally