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  • Spandau Ballet, True, 1983 on Chrysalis

    Spandau Ballet, True, 1983 on Chrysalis

    Spandau Ballet’s third album and major breakout – with Steve Norman on Sax adding to the New Romantic sound. The title single was unavoidable in the early 80s, and got overplayed but it’s really a wonderful album to play through. My copy via Beverly Coin & Jewel

  • The Blasters, Non Fiction, 1983 on Slash

    The Blasters, Non Fiction, 1983 on Slash

    I had (and wore out) a cassette copy of one of the Slash records compilations that had Red Rose and Long White Cadillac on it, so hard to hear those songs without expecting the compilation track order, but this is a great LP. This was their second studio album on Slash and third overall –…

  • Peter Schilling, Error in the System, 1983 on Elektra

    Peter Schilling, Error in the System, 1983 on Elektra

    Most well known for “Major Tom (Coming Home)” which was a top 20 hit in the US. Unfortunately the runaway success of that single relegated Schilling to something of a one-hit wonder – too bad, as it is really an interesting album and suggests he might have had a more interesting career. My copy had…

  • Pylon, Chomp, 1983 on DB Recs.

    Pylon, Chomp, 1983 on DB Recs.

    My copy is a 2020 reissue on New West Records. Pylon is one of the bands more felt by its influence than its direct fans – but definitely one you should know if you haven’t heard them. Happy to see New West bring out their back catalog.

  • Huey Lewis and the News, Sports, 1983 on Chrysalis

    Huey Lewis and the News, Sports, 1983 on Chrysalis

    Pretty hard to ignore this LP if you were listening to the radio (or more accurately watching MTV which showed videos then) in the early 80s. I think at the time I rejected it as too pop, but I’ve come to appreciate it now. Heart of Rock & Roll, I Want a New Drug, even…

  • Translator, No Time Like Now, 1983 on Columbia / 415 Records

    Translator, No Time Like Now, 1983 on Columbia / 415 Records

    Second LP from San Francisco based Translator, most well known for the single “Everywhere That I’m Not” (which was on their debut album in ’82). “Un-Alone” is probably the best known from this LP. Many of the members of Translator (Larry Dekker, Steve Baron, Dave Scheff, Robert Darlington) are still active as solo artists or…

  • Thomas Dolby, The Golden Age of Wireless, 1983 on Capitol

    Thomas Dolby, The Golden Age of Wireless, 1983 on Capitol

    Thomas Dolby, The Golden Age of Wireless, 1983 on Capitol The album originally came out in 1982, but was reissued a number of times – this is a 1983 version with “She Blinded Me With Science” as the lead track Miscredit to T. Kerr for cowriting She Blinded Me With Science – should have been…

  • U2, New Year’s Day (Long Version) 12″ single, 1983 on Island.

    U2, New Year’s Day (Long Version) 12″ single, 1983 on Island.

    U2, New Year’s Day (Long Version) 12″ single, 1983 on Island. B-side tracks are recorded live at Werchter Belgium July 1982 from the soubdtrack to TV special. Steve Lillywhite produced the studio tracks and mixed the b-side. Pressed by EMI in thr UK

  • Bob Dylan, Infidels, 1983 on Columbia.

    Bob Dylan, Infidels, 1983 on Columbia.

    Bob Dylan, Infidels, 1983 on Columbia. 80s Dylan, with Jokerman, I and I, Don’t Fall Apart On Me Tonight. Band includes Sly and Robbie, Mick Talyor, Mark Knopfler, and Alan Clark.

  • The Waterboys, Self-Titled LP, 1986 on Chrysalis.

    The Waterboys, Self-Titled LP, 1986 on Chrysalis.

    The Waterboys, self-titled LP, 1986 on Chrysalis. In the UK, this came out in 1983 (on the Chicken Jazz label) , and was followed later by the 1984 self-titled EP (five songs). In the US, the EP came out first and this LP followed in 1986. Still sounds fresh to me – could come out…

  • Hooters, Amore, 1983 on Antenna Records.

    Hooters, Amore, 1983 on Antenna Records.

    Hooters, Amore, 1983 on Antenna Records. If you know The Hooters, it’s likely from “All You Zombies,” or “And We Danced” which were on heavy MTV rotation in the early eighties. This was their debut LP on an independent Philadelphia label – with original bassist Rob Miller, who died before their major label debut Nervous…

  • Let’s Active, Afoot, 1983 on I.R.S. Records.

    Let’s Active, Afoot, 1983 on I.R.S. Records.

    Let’s Active, Afoot, 1983 on I.R.S. Records. Mitch Easter may be more famous for his production work with R.E.M. and others, but Let’s Active was also a great band. Their first gig was opening for R.E.M. at the 688 Club in Atlanta in 1981

  • Jimmy Cliff, The Power and the Glory, 1983 on Columbia.

    Jimmy Cliff, The Power and the Glory, 1983 on Columbia.

    Jimmy Cliff, The Power and the Glory, 1983 on Columbia. Mid 80s reggae from the great James Chambers OM, aka Jimmy Cliff.

  • The Call, Modern Romans, 1983 on Mercury

    The Call, Modern Romans, 1983 on Mercury

    The Call, Modern Romans, 1983 on Mercury Michael Been, Greg Freedman, Scott Musick, Tom Ferrier, Steve Huddleston, and Garth Hudson ( of The Band) – this was the album before Reconciled – which is where I first became aware of them Via Deep Thoughts, Jamaica Plain

  • Herbie Hancock, Future Shock, 1983 on Columbia.

    Herbie Hancock, Future Shock, 1983 on Columbia.

    Herbie Hancock, Future Shock, 1983 on Columbia. Platinum selling LP, with Rockit on constant MTV rotation back in the day. When I heard it back then I had no context for Hancock’s history, Jazz, funk, electronics, emerging hip hop – i just knew I liked it. My copy is part of the @vinylmeplease anthology of…

  • Echo & The Bunnymen, The Killing Moon (All Night Version), 1983 on Sire.

    Echo & The Bunnymen, The Killing Moon (All Night Version), 1983 on Sire.

    Echo & The Bunnymen, The Killing Moon (All Night Version), 1983 on Sire. 12″ maxi-single with a 9+ minute version of one of my favorite Echo & The Bunnymen tunes, plus a live “Do It Clean” from the Royal Albert Hall Via Deep Thoughts, Jamaica Plain

  • R.E.M., Murmur, 1983 on IRS Records.

    R.E.M., Murmur, 1983 on IRS Records.

    R.E.M., Murmur, 1983 on IRS Records. Such a brilliant LP from beginning to end – Radio Free Europe but also Perfect Circle, Moral Kiosk, West of Fields. via Deep Thoughts, Jamaica Plain

  • U2, War, 1983 on Island.

    U2, War, 1983 on Island.

    U2, War, 1983 on Island. This is where I originally got on board with U2, then went back to Boy and October. Love this album from beginning to end via Residency Records, Salem MA