Albums First Released in 1980
The new decade opened with post-punk, new wave and heavy rock all moving into the mainstream. Among the defining albums released in 1980 were Back in Black by AC/DC, Remain in Light by Talking Heads, Closer by Joy Division and Making Movies by Dire Straits.
The guitar music of the 1970s continued to evolve while new wave and post-punk brought fresh sounds to mainstream audiences. Many of the decade's biggest artists emerged during this period.
Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies.
Our Pick of the Year: Back in Black by AC/DC
Back in Black introduced Brian Johnson as AC/DC's singer after the death of Bon Scott. Producer Robert John 'Mutt' Lange gave Hells Bells, You Shook Me All Night Long and the title track a clean, forceful sound without losing the band's directness. It remains one of the clearest examples of hard rock built from simple parts played with precision.
Explore the year before or after
1979 Vinyl Records Β |Β 1981 Vinyl Records Β |Β All years
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Pat Benatar β Crimes Of Passion
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The Clark Terry Five β Memories Of Duke
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Richard Strauss, Symphonie-Orchester Des Bayerischen Rundfunks, Georg Solti β An Alpine Symphony (Eine Alpensinfonie)
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UFO β No Place To Run (3xLP, 2025 Remaster)
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The Cramps β Songs The Lord Taught Us
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Beckie Bell β In Need Of ...
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Archie James Cavanaugh β Black And White Raven
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The B-52's β Wild Planet (MOFI)
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The B-52's β Wild Planet
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Fleetwood Mac β Live (2xLP)
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G.C. Cameron β Live For Love
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Heart β Greatest Hits (2xLP)
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Zoot Sims, Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry, Quadrant β A Celebration Of Duke (Analogue Productions, Pablo Series)
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions β Get Happy! (2xLP)
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The Blues Brothers β The Original Soundtrack (Blue Vinyl)
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Numan Gary β Telekon (2xLP, 45th Anniversary Expanded Edition)
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Toru Takemitsu, Tashi, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Seiji Ozawa β Quatrain / A Flock Descends Into The Pentagonal Garden
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George Shearing, Brian Torff β On A Clear Day (NM/VG+) β LP, US 1980
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Dan Siegel β Nite Ride (VG+/VG) β LP, US 1980
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Patchwork β Touch Me In The Morning (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Jon English β Calm Before The Storm (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Dee Dee Bridgewater β Dee Dee Bridgewater (E/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Don Burrowsβ’George Golla Duo β Other Places Other Times (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Scott Hamilton, Warren VachΓ© β Skyscrapers (E/NM) β LP, US 1980
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Hubert Laws, Earl Klugh β (Music From The Original Soundtrack) How To Beat The High Cost Of Living (E/E) β LP, US 1980
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David Matthews Orchestra β Delta Lady (E/VG+) β LP, US 1982
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Marc Jordan β Live (NM/VG+) β LP, JP 1981, With OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Includ...
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Orion β Rockabilly (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Prism β Young And Restless (VG+/VG+) β LP, US 1980
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The Inmates β Shot In The Dark (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Ol' 55 β The Vault (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Bobby Caldwell β Cat In The Hat (VG+/VG+) β LP, JP 1980, No OBI
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George Shearing, Brian Torff β On A Clear Day (VG+/VG+) β LP, US 1980
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Lazy Racer β Formula II (VG+/VG) β LP, US 1980
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John Sebastian β Rock Legends (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Harry Nilsson β Flash Harry (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Billy Cobham β The Best Of Billy Cobham (NM/E) β LP, AU 1980
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $45.00 - Original price $45.00Original price$45.00$45.00 - $45.00Current price $45.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: promo copy ...
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3-D β 3-D (E/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Andrew Gold β Whirlwind (VG+/VG+) β LP, US 1980
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The J. Geils Band β Love Stinks (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Carly Simon β Come Upstairs (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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John McLaughlin β The Best Of (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Denny Laine β Japanese Tears (E/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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Arlen Roth β Hot Pickups (VG+/E) β LP, US 1980
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Vic Juris β Horizon Drive (VG+/VG+) β LP, US
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Ted Mulry Gang β Locked In (NM/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $75.00 - Original price $75.00Original price$75.00$75.00 - $75.00Current price $75.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Promo ...
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Carmen McRae, George Shearing β Two For The Road (E/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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John Farnham β Uncovered (VG+/VG+) β LP, AU 1980
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