The 3CD set features all the hits, fan favourite album tracks as well as classic 12-inch versions, and a previously unheard version of the Simon & Garfunkel classic 'The Boxer' recorded in 1990 with legendary producer, arranger and film composer Michael Kamen. As one of the leading New Romantic bands, Spandau Ballet racked up a number of British hits – as well as one Top Ten American hit, "True" – during the early '80s, becoming one of the most successful groups to emerge from the new wave. The only other New Romantic band to enjoy greater commercial success was Duran Duran, yet Spandau Ballet was there first, scoring three Top Ten hit singles during 1981 with their synthesized dance-pop. By 1983, the London-based quintet had shed its Roxy Music-inspired robotic art-disco and picked up on Bryan Ferry's latter-day crooner persona, revamping themselves as a slick, stylish white soul act.

Analogue is a-ha's eighth studio album, originally released in late 2005. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, a deluxe 2-CD edition will be released featuring 21 bonus tracks—15 of which are previously unreleased—including b-sides, remixes, demos, and alternate versions. Includes the hit singles, “Celice”, “Analogue (All I Want)” and “Cosy Prisons”. It charted internationally, hitting #1 in Norway and top 30 in several other countries. The album was produced by a-ha and Martin Terefe, mixed by Flood, and features backing vocals from Graham Nash. The audio has been remastered by Bill Inglot, and this release marks the album's first appearance on vinyl.

In 1984, Jethro Tull embraced the technological advances of the 1980s to make a record with the then height of technology, augmenting their sound with synthesizer and drum machines. Ian Anderson released his debut solo album 'Walk Into Light' the previous year. Now both albums have been extensively remixed by Bruce Soord, using the original drums sounds, plus more natural, traditional drums. The deluxe set also includes, unreleased recordings from 1983, BBC Live at The Hammersmith Odeon 1984 as well as a Blu-Ray disc of the high resolution audio and promo videos.

Greatest Hits and Remixes is a comprehensive retrospective collection released by ZYX Music in 2021, celebrating the energetic and colorful legacy of Dutch euro disco group Digital Emotion. Originally active during the mid-1980s, the group became known for their catchy electronic dance tracks, futuristic synth arrangements, and highly infectious club-oriented sound that helped define the golden era of Italo disco and European synth-pop. This double-disc compilation gathers many of the band’s best-known singles alongside extended versions, remixes, and special mixes that showcase the group’s vibrant production style and playful electronic aesthetic. Featuring fan favorites such as “Go Go Yellow Screen,” “Get Up, Do You Wanna Funk,” and “Don’t Stop,” the collection highlights the combination of pulsating drum machines, melodic synthesizers, robotic vocal effects, and upbeat dance rhythms that made Digital Emotion popular throughout Europe and beyond. The remastered tracks preserve the nostalgic atmosphere of classic 1980s dance music while remaining highly enjoyable for modern listeners. Greatest Hits and Remixes serves as both an entertaining introduction for newcomers and an essential anthology for longtime fans of retro synth-driven disco music.

Originally released in 1981 and reissued in 2016, Mambo Nassau remains one of the most adventurous and genre-defying albums of the early post-punk era. French artist Lizzy Mercier Descloux created a vibrant sonic collage that fused no wave experimentation with Caribbean rhythms, punk energy, funk grooves, Afro-pop influences, and downtown New York eccentricity. Recorded in the Bahamas with members of the Compass Point scene, the album radiates warmth, spontaneity, and infectious rhythmic vitality while maintaining an edgy avant-garde spirit. Descloux’s charismatic vocal style and playful delivery give the record a uniquely cosmopolitan character, balancing raw artistic freedom with irresistible danceable textures. Tracks move fluidly between stripped-down funk, tropical grooves, quirky art-pop, and unconventional arrangements, reflecting the highly creative musical climate of the early 1980s. Mambo Nassau has since become recognized as a cult classic and an influential work that anticipated later developments in alternative dance music, worldbeat, and experimental pop. Its bold fusion of styles continues to sound remarkably fresh and innovative decades after its original release.

Billboard Top Hits - 1983 is a nostalgic compilation that captures some of the most recognizable and commercially successful songs associated with one of pop music's most memorable years. Released by Rhino, the collection presents a broad snapshot of the sounds that dominated radio and charts during the early 1980s. The album combines polished pop production, emerging synth-driven arrangements, melodic rock structures, and memorable vocal performances that became defining characteristics of the decade. The selected tracks showcase a variety of styles, ranging from new wave influences and electronic textures to emotional power ballads and rockabilly-inspired energy. Many of these songs became cultural landmarks and continue to receive radio play and audience appreciation decades after their original release. The compilation works as both a historical overview and an enjoyable listening experience, bringing together artists whose recordings helped shape the sound of mainstream music during a transformative period for pop culture and commercial radio entertainment.

Strip away all the hype, controversy, and attendant craziness surrounding Frankie – most of which never reached American shores, though the equally bombastic "Relax" and "Two Tribes" both charted well – and Welcome to the Pleasuredome holds up as an outrageously over-the-top, bizarre, but fun release. Less well known but worthwhile cuts include by-definition-camp "Krisco Kisses" and "The Only Star in Heaven," while U.K. smash "The Power of Love" is a gloriously insincere but still great hyper-ballad with strings from Anne Dudley. In truth, the album's more a testament to Trevor Horn's production skills than anything else. To help out, he roped in a slew of Ian Dury's backing musicians to provide the music, along with a guest appearance from his fellow Yes veteran Steve Howe on acoustic guitar that probably had prog rock fanatics collapsing in apoplexy.

I Love Disco France 80's is a colorful and nostalgic double-disc compilation celebrating the vibrant French disco and synth-pop scene of the 1980s. Released by Blanco Y Negro, the collection gathers many iconic club hits and cult classics that defined European dance music during the decade. Combining catchy melodies, shimmering synthesizers, dramatic vocals, and infectious dance rhythms, the compilation captures the glamorous atmosphere of vintage Euro disco culture. Legendary tracks such as F.R. David’s “Words,” Desireless’ “Voyage, Voyage,” and Bandolero’s “Paris Latino” sit alongside underground favorites and extended remix versions that showcase the era’s distinctive production style. The compilation moves effortlessly between synth-pop, Europop, and Italo-disco influences while maintaining a strong French identity rooted in stylish arrangements and memorable hooks. Rich in nostalgic energy, romantic themes, and dancefloor appeal, the album offers both casual listeners and collectors a comprehensive overview of the golden age of French electronic pop music. I Love Disco France 80's remains an essential journey through one of Europe’s most stylish and influential pop eras.

Featuring new drummer Mark Brzezicki (formerly of Big Country), the prosaically titled U-Vox offered more of the same from these by-now-redundant synth stylists. The one exception was the single "All Fall Down," a slightly more imaginative variant on the formula. (The other two singles drawn from the album, "Same Old Story" and "All in One Day," were shallow echoes of the band's earlier releases.) "All Fall Down" was to prove their final chart entry.

Eurythmics were one of the most successful duos to emerge in the early '80s. Where most of their British synth pop contemporaries disappeared from the charts as soon as new wave faded in 1984, Eurythmics continued to have hits until the end of the decade, making their technically consummate, soul-styled vocalist Annie Lennox a star in her own right as well as establishing instrumentalist Dave Stewart as a successful, savvy producer and songwriter. Originally, the duo channeled the eerily detached sound of electronic synthesizer music into pop songs driven by robotic beats. By the mid-'80s, singles like "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" and "Here Comes the Rain Again" had made the group into international stars, and Eurythmics had begun to experiment with their sound, delving into soul and R&B. By the late '80s, they were having trouble cracking the Top 40 in America, although they stayed successful in the U.K. By the early '90s, Eurythmics had taken an extended hiatus – both Lennox and Stewart pursued solo careers – but they reunited occasionally for recording or tours, including "I've Got a Life," a previously unreleased single issued in 2005 as part of their Ultimate Collection.

After breaking through in 1985 with Listen Like Thieves, the Australian group INXS—Michael Hutchence, Andrew Farriss, Tim Farriss, Jon Farriss, Kirk Pengilly, and Garry ‘Gary’ Beers—set out to raise the stakes with the follow-up, Kick. Today unveils the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees' audiophile-vinyl edition of the band’s global blockbuster Kick, arriving May 1.

Μψ ωαψ From '78 To '94 is a retrospective collection highlighting Nina Hagen’s distinctive and unconventional artistic journey across multiple eras of her career. Known for her theatrical performances, powerful vocal range, and fearless experimentation, Hagen became one of the most recognizable figures associated with punk and new wave movements in Europe. This compilation captures the variety that defined her work, bringing together energetic punk-driven tracks, electronic synth-pop textures, and emotionally expressive material. Throughout the collection, listeners experience her ability to move between aggressive, rebellious performances and more melodic, atmospheric compositions. The selection demonstrates not only her vocal versatility but also her willingness to challenge genre limitations and conventional musical structures. The album functions as a broad overview of her artistic identity, offering both long-time listeners and newcomers a comprehensive introduction to her unique style and enduring influence.

It wasn't surprising that the Buggles' second release, Adventures in Modern Recording, didn't meet the expectations that 1980's internationally successful The Age of Plastic set. Both Horn and Downes had been working on several outside projects, including Yes' 1980 release Drama, which severely limited their time, and for the most part, Adventures was a Trevor Horn solo project; Geoff Downes only appears on three tracks. However, many of the criticisms leveled against this outing were unfounded and there is still much to like; several songs, such as the infectious title track, equal The Age of Plastic. Both "Adventures in Modern Recording" and "Inner City," with its lush arrangement and engrossing melody, show off Horn's remarkable production savvy…

With 1978's Systems of Romance, Ultravox left punk behind and single-handedly blueprinted the entire new romantic movement to come - well, with a little help from co-producers Conny Planck and Dave Hutchins. Gone was the brittleness of Ha!-Ha!-Ha!, replaced by a rich lushness of sound that would define the forthcoming genre. Shifting from the political to the interpersonal, gone too was the overwhelming sense of looming Armageddon, replaced by more generalized (and mundane) feelings of alienation, "Dislocation," and unease. "Quiet Men" is a Lowry painting brought to life, the chorus of "Slow Motion" a swaying field painted by Renoir, "I Can't Stay Long" a Degas ballet, while "Maximum Acceleration" is as lavish in sound as Botticelli was with paint…

Three CD set. Following 2021's Musik Music Musique 2. 0 set, the third volume in the series looks at the electronic pop scene as it came to dominate the airwaves. A period which saw the 1980's credible musical landscape evolve from gritty post-punk to shamelessly aspirational polished pop. Featuring countless artists who would become household names (many of which remain active today) alongside lesser-known scene mainstays, independent innovators and novelty opportunists, Musik Music Musique 3. 0 explores the evolution of synth pop from anything resembling a 'scene' into the standard musical form of the day, soon to be embraced by everybody from power balladeers to quasi-rock stadium acts. From chart staples and nightclub anthems to rarities, curios and collectables, this set gives equal airtime to all, basking in the breadth of ideas and innovation being explored as the musical world moved towards the mid-80s.