1985 - Browse By Year

1985 was the year the world watched as one. Dominated by the global spectacle of Live Aid, it was a moment where music proved its power to unite. But beyond the stadiums, 1985 was a year of incredible sonic variety, where new wave reached its zenith, pop stars became icons, and the underground continued to bubble with innovation. Our 1985 collection captures the vibrant energy of this mid-decade peak.

This was the year Kate Bush unveiled the ethereal masterpiece Hounds of Love, and Dire Straits took the world by storm with Brothers in Arms, an album that defined the era's sound. Tears for Fears ruled the airwaves with Songs from the Big Chair, while The Jesus and Mary Chain shattered expectations with the feedback-drenched Psychocandy. From the soulful pop of Whitney Houston’s debut to the jangling guitars of The Smiths’ Meat Is Murder, 1985 offered a soundtrack for every mood.

Listening to these records on vinyl brings you closer to the authentic sound of the eighties. The analogue format captures the lush production values and the distinct character of the era's synthesisers and guitars, offering a warmth that digital streams often miss.

Explore our 1985 collection below and relive the year that gave us some of the decade's most enduring anthems.