Vinyl Records from the Era of Big Hair and Big Sound: The 1980s
The 1980s was a decade that saw the resurgence of vinyl records, with many music lovers seeking out the unique sound and tactile experience of listening to music on physical media. As the era of big hair and big sound, the 1980s was home to some of the most iconic and influential bands in rock history, from the likes of Guns N' Roses and Bon Jovi to Def Leppard and Van Halen. And what better way to experience their music than on vinyl?
During this era, record labels began to release a wide range of albums on vinyl, including classic rock records, new wave and post-punk releases, and even the occasional pop album. This led to a golden age for vinyl collecting, as fans sought out rare and hard-to-find LPs to add to their collections. And with the advent of digital music formats in the 1990s, vinyl continued to evolve, becoming a sought-after collectible item that's still popular today.
The sound quality of vinyl records from the 1980s is particularly noteworthy, with many albums featuring warm and richly detailed soundscapes that were expertly mastered by top audio engineers. Whether you're listening to the soaring vocals of Axl Rose on Guns N' Roses' "Appetite for Destruction" or the thunderous riffs of Eddie Van Halen on Van Halen's "1984", vinyl records from this era offer an unparalleled listening experience that's hard to replicate with digital formats.
MANU DIBANGO–ELECTRIC AFRICA Vinyl LP Celluloid Records REISSUE 2017 VG+
Price: £23.60
Condition: Used
Phantom Of The Opera Original Cast recording Vinyl with inserts
Price: £26.72
Condition: Used
Whitney Houston Whitney (Vinyl) 12" Album Coloured Vinyl (Limited Edition)
Price: £19.34
Condition: New
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NWA LP Straight Outta Compton RED VINYL Limited Edition Remastered N.W.A. SEALE
Price: £43.95
Condition: New
BLANCMANGE WAVES 12'' VINYL LONDON RECORDS BLANX4 1983 UK FIRST PRESS VG/VG+
Price: £6.95
Condition: Used
VARIOUS - HITS 5 - 2 X VINYL COMPILATION LP RECORD - 1986 - HITS 5
Price: £8.98
Condition: Used
Stevie Wonder - Hotter Than July Vinyl Album (1980, Motown) - VG+
Price: £15.28
Condition: Used
Dick Gaughan: Handful Of Earth LP: RARE 1st UK Press Vinyl VG/EX
Price: £0.00
Condition: Used
Original 1981 - KILLING JOKE - what’s This for…? Vinyl LP EGMD 5.50 A1/B1 EX
Price: £44.92
Condition: Used
Rondo Veneziano - Venice In Peril - Vinyl LP RON1 Album EX condition
Price: £11.12
Condition: Used
BLACK SABBATH - HEAVEN IN HARTFORD 2LP Vinyl New and Sealed Limited Edition
Price: £19.95
Condition: New
Flotsam And Jetsam – No Place For Disgrace LP VINYL THRASH METAL 1988 Metallica
Price: £31.92
Condition: Used
THE CURE -Just Like Heaven- Rare UK White Vinyl 7” in Numbered Picture Sleeve
Price: £104.72
Condition: Used
Various The Lost Boys (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Vintage LP Vinyl
Price: £52.99
Condition: Used
Wired For Clubs (Club Tracks Vol.1) LP Vinyl Record CLUBL 001 - EX
Price: £12.16
Condition: Used
TONI BASIL – WORD OF MOUTH - Vinyl LP Album Record - Pop - BASIL 1, 1981
Price: £3.83
Condition: Used
Heaven 17 - Temptation 2013 Limited Edition, 12" Vinyl Single, New and Sealed
Price: £16.32
Condition: New
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Marillion / Misplaced Childhood UK 1985 BLACK LABEL ROCK/POP VERY GOOD+ LP VINYL
Price: £16.43
Condition: Used
dire straits alchemy live UK 1984 FIRST PRESS ROCK /CLASSIC EXCELLENT LP vinyl
Price: £37.53
Condition: Used