1984 - Browse By Year

If there is a single year that defines the sound of the eighties, it is arguably 1984. Far from the dystopian future predicted in literature, the reality was a neon-soaked explosion of creativity where pop music reached dizzying new heights. Our 1984 collection celebrates this blockbuster year, a time when superstars became icons and the underground produced some of its most enduring cult classics.

This was the year Prince turned the world purple with his magnum opus Purple Rain, blending rock, funk, and pop into something otherworldly. Bruce Springsteen captured the heart of America with the anthemic Born in the U.S.A., while Madonna solidified her status as a cultural phenomenon with Like a Virgin. Across the Atlantic, The Smiths released their self-titled debut, redefining indie music with jangly guitars and poetic wit, and Sade brought a smooth, sophisticated cool to the charts with Diamond Life. From the hard rock crunch of Van Halen’s 1984 to the thrash metal fury of Metallica’s Ride the Lightning, the variety was simply staggering.

Spinning these records on vinyl transports you back to the golden age of studio production. The analogue format captures the shimmering synthesisers, the punchy drum machines, and the raw vocal performances with a warmth and clarity that digital formats often smooth over. These albums were mastered for turntables, and hearing them this way reveals every nuance of their legendary sound.

Explore our 1984 collection below and own a piece of the year that changed music forever.