This 12" single was released as a numbered limited edition, this being number 3608. The edition must have been 5000 or 10,000 copies. B...

Five Star were an essential pop group in the middle of the Eighties. The Pearson siblings were able to score hit after hit under the guidanc...

The 80th birthday of harmonica player Larry Adler was celebrated with an album called 'The glory of Gershwin'. It was released in 19...

I was very disappointed when Yazoo broke up, and I had a hard time forgiving Alison Moyet for starting up a solo career and recording songs ...

This picture disc version of the 12" single of 'Heart of the sun' by Red Box must have been confusing at the time for fans: the...

'Get outta my way' was released last week as the second single from Kylie's current album 'Aphrodite'. Like the previous...

There was a time when I thought 'Star' by the Time Bandits was one of the greatest tracks of all time. That feeling has subsided, bu...

I hope Jos is still reading this blog, because I know he will be very excited by this record. It's the 12" single of Risqué's ...

'Get out of your lazy bed' was the debut single from UK band Matt Bianco, released in 1984. The song became the band's first Top...

I didn't know this single when I bought it. I almost didn't buy it, because of the fact it didn't have a picture sleeve - and I ...

Although it lacks the innovation and intricacy of 'Bohemian rhapsody', I've always loved 'Somebody to love' more. It...

'Discipline of love' was released as the first single from Robert Palmer's 1985 album 'Riptide'. It was Palmer's fir...

Sometimes I buy a single because the sleeve is different. It's always interesting to compare. In the case of Arabesque's 'Tall s...

In 1988, the double album 'Live 1980-1986' by Joe Jackson was released. It was an impressive compilation of live performances by the...

The Dutch band Doe Maar had their first top 10 hit 'Doris Day' in early 1982. The follow-up was the laid back 'Is dit alles'...

One of my favourite games when I am reflecting on my record collection, is finding out which artist has the lowest and highest registration...

Those of you who have followed this blog since the beginning will remember that I already own a copy of King's ' Love and pride ...

A song like 'Belle Hélène' would be totally unacceptable these days. Back in 1984, the record company had no qualms about releasing ...

My friend Puck, who's into acapella stuff, will be delighted to hear this version of the Eurythmics' hit single 'Who's that ...

If you know anything about Eighties pop music, you will remember Donna Summer's hit single ' State of independence ' from 1982. ...