My favourite albums of the 80's

A Listmania! list by Holden M Groin (Aylesbury, UK)
 
The Lexicon Of Love
1.  The Lexicon Of Love by ABC
The list author says:
  "Pop perfection? Sharp lyrics, even sharper production."
£4.99   Used & New from: £3.14
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

Sulk: Remastered
2.  Sulk: Remastered by Associates
The list author says:
  "The Associates at their peak."
Used & New from: £19.24
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

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Hats
3.  Hats by Blue Nile
The list author says:
  "A truly beautiful record."
£4.43   Used & New from: £3.14
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (46 customer reviews)

My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts
4.  My Life In The Bush Of Ghosts by Brian Eno
The list author says:
  "Get it, no excuses."
£9.20   Used & New from: £3.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Victorialand
5.  Victorialand by Cocteau Twins
The list author says:
  "Never bettered"
£7.85   Used & New from: £3.84
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Brilliant Trees
6.  Brilliant Trees by David Sylvian
The list author says:
  "Can this man do no wrong?"
£5.00   Used & New from: £2.87
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Without Mercy
7.  Without Mercy by Durutti Column
The list author says:
  "Apparently Vini doesn't like it. I do."
Used & New from: £119.23
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Nightclubbing
8.  Nightclubbing by Grace Jones
The list author says:
  "Still sounds a class act today."
£5.77   Used & New from: £3.02
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Dare
9.  Dare by Human League
The list author says:
  "Has to be on the list."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.68
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)

Gentlemen Take Polaroids
10.  Gentlemen Take Polaroids by Japan
The list author says:
  "I prefer this to Tin Drum."
£4.97   Used & New from: £3.76
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

Big Science
11.  Big Science by Laurie Anderson
The list author says:
  "Bought it for O Superman. Fell in love with the rest of it. Weird but compelling."
Used & New from: £3.32
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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New York
12.  New York by Lou Reed
The list author says:
  "Think he was a bit annoyed about something when he made this."
£3.99   Used & New from: £1.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

Thriller
13.  Thriller by Michael Jackson
The list author says:
  "Yes Jacko was a bit a wacko, but Quincy Jones produced something very special."
£4.49   Used & New from: £1.85
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (139 customer reviews)

Power, Corruption And Lies
14.  Power, Corruption And Lies by New Order
The list author says:
  "Where New Order really defined their sound."
£3.99   Used & New from: £2.70
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Architecture & Morality
15.  Architecture & Morality by Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
The list author says:
  "At times slightly odd at others captivating."
£8.39   Used & New from: £7.12
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Broadcasting from Home
16.  Broadcasting from Home by Penguin Cafe Orchestra
The list author says:
  "Another difficult choice."
Used & New from: £2.68
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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Glassworks
17.  Glassworks by Philip Glass
The list author says:
  "Probably his most accessible piece?"
Used & New from: £11.95
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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Sign 'O' the Times
18.  Sign 'O' the Times by Prince
The list author says:
  "Goes without saying"
£5.98   Used & New from: £1.87
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Cupid & Psyche 85
19.  Cupid & Psyche 85 by Scritti Politti
The list author says:
  "Another flawless piece of production."
Used & New from: £8.78
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

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The Queen Is Dead
20.  The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths
The list author says:
  "Another no brainer."
Used & New from: £0.65
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (72 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Spirit of Eden
21.  Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk
The list author says:
  "A seismic shift in style. Massively underrated."
Used & New from: £2.04
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)

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Remain in Light
22.  Remain in Light by Talking Heads
The list author says:
  "Another band at their peak."
£2.99   Used & New from: £1.72
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)

Swordfishtrombones
23.  Swordfishtrombones by Tom Waits
The list author says:
  "My first Tom Waits album."
£5.77   Used & New from: £2.99
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Upstairs at Eric's
24.  Upstairs at Eric's by Yazoo
The list author says:
  "What a voice, great programing too (for it's time)."
£10.37   Used & New from: £8.48
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

Stella
25.  Stella by Yello
The list author says:
  "Used to think Flag was the best but after a recent re-appraisal, I have changed my mind."
£5.77   Used & New from: £4.74
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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