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.
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RARE USSR 1998 - Rainbow Vinyl LP White label First Pressing EX+
Price: £39.99
Condition: Used
Bruce Springsteen Born In The USA 1984 Vinyl LP Inserts CBS 86304
Price: £12.95
Condition: Used
Depeche Mode vinyl 7" single Leave In Silence Mute 7 Bong 1 New Wave 1982
Price: £2.10
Condition: Used
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ICONS OF FILTH - Used, Abused, Unamused 7" Vinyl Punk CORPUS CHRISTI 1983 Crass
Price: £21.40
Condition: Used
C-Bank - Get Wet - US 12” Vinyl (Classic featured on Street Sounds Electro 1)
Price: £12.99
Condition: Used
Transvision Vamp - Revolution Baby 7" Vinyl 3 Tracks - TVV 5 (1988) 1st Press EX
Price: £2.99
Condition: Used
Kylie Minogue - 3 x 7" Vinyl Single Bundle - Picture Sleeves
Price: £8.99
Condition: Used
Push LP, by legendary 80’s Hard Rock band, Bros! UK Vinyl Record VG+/G-
Price: £5.95
Condition: Used
The CURE LP x 2 Greatest Hits DOUBLE 180 Gram VINYL Remastered GateFold SEALED
Price: £30.95
Condition: New
QUEEN LP x 2 Greatest Hits Double 180 g Heavyweight VINYL GFold Sleeve - NM/NM
Price: £20.00
Condition: Used
Marillion - Kayleigh - 12" Vinyl Picture Disc Single - 12MARIL P 3
Price: £50.00
Condition: Used
The Fall Hip Priest & Kamerads UK Press Vinyl LP + Why Are People Grudgeful? 12"
Price: £44.95
Condition: Used
L.L. COOL J - WALKING WITH A PANTHER - 1989 A1/B1 UK VINYL LP - PLAYS VERY WELL
Price: £25.00
Condition: Used
MADONNA CRAZY FOR YOU GEFFEN RECORDS UK 7" VINYL SINGLE in PICTURE SLEEVE
Price: £1.69
Condition: Used
DISCHARGE – STATE VIOLENCE STATE CONTROL 7″ – EX Vinyl 1982 Punk
Price: £12.99
Condition: Used
NEAR MINT MARILLION HEART OF LOTHIAN 12" VINYL PIC PICTURE DISC
Price: £40.00
Condition: Used
Van Morrison - Inarticulate Speech Of The Heart - 1983 Mercury 12' LP Vinyl
Price: £14.95
Condition: Used
Whitney Houston I Will Always Love You: The Best of Whitney Houston Vinyl - New
Price: £26.43
Condition: New
Various Artists : 80s Hits: The Collection VINYL 12" Album 2 discs (2023)
Price: £27.43
Condition: New
ABBA Little - Things & Happy New Year 2025 - Numbered - 7” White LPs PREORDER
Price: £34.99
Condition: New
808 State 90 LP Limited Edition Pink Vinyl Reissue New & Sealed
Price: £34.00
Condition: New