1987 - Browse By Year

1987 was a year of musical giants. It was a time when pop and rock albums weren't just collections of songs, but global cultural events. The sound was big, the production was polished, and the ambition was limitless. Our 1987 collection showcases a year where blockbuster albums ruled the world, delivering hit after hit and defining the sound of the late eighties.

This was the year U2 cemented their superstar status with the monumental The Joshua Tree, while Guns N' Roses tore up the rulebook with their ferocious debut, Appetite for Destruction. Pop music reached new heights with Michael Jackson's Bad and George Michael's solo triumph, Faith. Meanwhile, The Smiths delivered their glorious swansong, Strangeways, Here We Come, and Prince offered the sprawling genius of Sign 'O' the Times. It was an era of stadium-sized anthems and timeless songwriting.

On vinyl, these landmark albums sound immense. The analogue format captures the layered production, the soaring guitar solos, and the powerful vocals with a warmth and depth that brings you right back to the moment. It’s the way these records were meant to be heard, offering a rich and immersive listening experience.

Explore our 1987 collection below and relive a year of truly iconic music.