1986 - Browse By Year

The year 1986 was a defining moment for the sound of the eighties. It was a time when pop artists created some of their most iconic works, and heavy metal reached a new peak of artistry and aggression. Our 1986 collection captures the high-energy spirit of a year filled with synthesizer-driven hits and genre-defining guitar riffs.

This was the year The Smiths released their masterpiece The Queen Is Dead, while Run-DMC and Aerosmith broke down barriers with "Walk This Way". It was also a landmark year for metal, giving us Metallica's Master of Puppets and Slayer's Reign in Blood. From the pop perfection of Madonna's True Blue to the emergence of the Beastie Boys with Licensed to Ill, 1986 was a year of bold sounds and lasting influence.

On vinyl, the classic eighties production truly comes to life. The format preserves the punch of the gated drums and the warmth of the analogue synths, delivering an authentic audio experience that feels as powerful today as it did then.

Explore our 1986 collection below and rediscover a year of pop brilliance and metal mastery.