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.
Arcade Fire 2 x Original 12" Vinyl White Label Singles Laika & Suburbs Mint
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Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling - Original 1986 Vinyl LP - VG+/VG+
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Night Time by Killing Joke (Vinyl)
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood Relax 12" Vinyl Record
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Eurythmics - Touch Vinyl LP, With Inner, PL 70109 VG++
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Huey Lewis & The News - Small World
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Eighties Alternative Double Compilation LP Album Vinyl Record Pop Rock 80's
Price: £39.98
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ERASURE SOMETIMES 12'' VINYL MUTE RECORDS L12MUTE51 1986 SYNTH POP UK FIRST
Price: £6.72
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Peter Gabriel, Red Rain 12” Single Vinyl Record Original 1987 UK Pressing
Price: £5.27
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Joe Jackson - Look Sharp - 12" Vinyl
Price: £11.11
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Nonfiction – Nonfiction (Vinyl LP)
Price: £16.32
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Peter Gabriel - Biko - 12" Single Vinyl Record Original 1987 UK Pressing
Price: £4.25
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TRUST - Repression ~ VINYL LP + INSERT Excellent
Price: £29.99
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dire straits making movies(1st press vertigo 1980 6359 034)12" vinyl LP
Price: £8.00
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Elton John Diamonds Double VINYL Record - New & Sealed
Price: £30.00
Condition: New
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Job Lot X 7 Lps 80s Disco Dance Pop Shalamar B Carlisle Whitney P HCastle LISTED
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Iron Maiden - Iron Maiden - 12” Vinyl LP (1st Album 1980)
Price: £26.72
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Meat Loaf Dead Ringer (Vinyl) 12" Album Coloured Vinyl
Price: £15.57
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TALKING HEADS 'STOP MAKING SENSE TOUR' 2 X 180 COLOURED VINYL LP - NEW / SEALED
Price: £13.95
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Various - Rust In Peace [VINYL]
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Michael Jackson - THRILLER [VINYL]
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Michael Jackson - BAD [VINYL]
Price: £22.60
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IRON MAIDEN, PIECE OF MIND,1983
Price: £0.00
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Talking Heads - Speaking In Tongues [VINYL]
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50 x Vinyl Records Job Lot 7" 45s Singles 60s 70's 80's Surprise Box!
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Guns N' Roses - Greatest Hits [VINYL]
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Paul McCartney – Only Love Remains b/w Tough On A Tightrope 7" vinyl single
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Status Quo - Back To Back (1983) LP Album Vinyl Record VERTIGO - g+ VG+
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DEPECHE MODE - VIOLATOR [VINYL]
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Bill Withers : Greatest Hits VINYL 12" Album (2020) ***NEW*** Quality guaranteed
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Enya - Watermark [VINYL]
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15 1980s Various Singles Picture sleeves Near MINT 7" Singles x15 #5
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Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes Up Where We Belong 7in Single 1982 Tested
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Ultravox Rage in Eden (Half-speed Master) (Vinyl) 40th Anniversary 12" Album
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Various Artists Pacific Breeze 3: Japanese City Pop, AOR & Boogie 1975-1 (Vinyl)
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