Albums First Released in 1981
Club music, new wave and synthesiser-led pop became more visible in 1981, while rock and soul continued to change. Key releases from 1981 include Nightclubbing by Grace Jones, Moving Pictures by Rush, Never Too Much by Luther Vandross and Juju by Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Grace Jones joined reggae rhythm, funk and new wave at Compass Point; Luther Vandross brought a new polish to soul; Rush condensed progressive rock; and Siouxsie and the Banshees made darker guitar music.
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Our Pick of the Year: Nightclubbing by Grace Jones
Nightclubbing placed Grace Jones inside the Compass Point rhythm section's mix of reggae, funk and new wave. Pull Up to the Bumper, Walking in the Rain and I've Seen That Face Before use space as carefully as rhythm. Jones's controlled delivery makes the album feel unified even when the songs come from different writers.
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The Blasters – The Blasters (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1982
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: Hole clipped...
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Eddy Grant – Can't Get Enough (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Julio Iglesias – Julio (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Meat Loaf – Dead Ringer (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Release deta...
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Echo & The Bunnymen – Heaven Up Here (VG+/E) – LP, UK 2021
Second Hand / UK, EuropeOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: 180g vinyl ...
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Moving Pictures – Days Of Innocence (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Shakin' Stevens – Green Door / Shaky (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Billy Joel – Songs In The Attic (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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U2 – October (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $40.00 - Original price $40.00Original price$40.00$40.00 - $40.00Current price $40.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Quarterflash – Quarterflash (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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The Cars – Shake It Up (VG+/VG) – LP, NZ
Second Hand / New ZealandOriginal price $30.00 - Original price $30.00Original price$30.00$30.00 - $30.00Current price $30.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: Sleeve close...
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Kim Carnes – Mistaken Identity (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Pat Benatar – Precious Time (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Light ...
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John Entwistle – Too Late The Hero (E/E) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release detail...
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Genesis – Abacab (E/E) – LP, JP 1981, No OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $60.00 - Original price $60.00Original price$60.00$60.00 - $60.00Current price $60.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Japanese pressing, w...
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Billy Field – Bad Habits (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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Jefferson Starship – Modern Times (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Jim Steinman – Bad For Good (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Status Quo – No Thought For Tomorrow (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1980
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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The J. Geils Band – Freeze-Frame (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Jon & Vangelis – The Friends Of Mr. Cairo (E/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1981
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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The Moody Blues – Long Distance Voyager (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: A few ...
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Various – 1981 Over The Top (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Lindsey Buckingham – Law And Order (E/VG+) – LP, UK 1981
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Tom Verlaine – Dreamtime (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Cold Chisel – Swingshift (VG/VG+) – 2xLP, AU 1981
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: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Ultravox – Rage In Eden (VG/VG) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Release deta...
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Julio Iglesias – Begin The Beguine (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Santana – Zebop! (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Neil Diamond – On The Way To The Sky (VG+/VG+) – LP, EU 1981
Second Hand / EuropeOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Godley & Creme – Ismism (VG/VG+) – LP, NL 1981
Second Hand / NetherlandsOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Eric Clapton – Another Ticket (E/E) – LP, JP 1981, No OBI
Second Hand / JapanOriginal price $40.00 - Original price $40.00Original price$40.00$40.00 - $40.00Current price $40.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Japanese pressing Wi...
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Any Trouble – Wheels In Motion (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Autopilot – Rapid Eye Movements (NM/VG+) – 2xLP, UK 1981
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: UK pro...
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Blood, Sweat And Tears – The Very Best Of Blood, Sweat And Tears (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Brave Combo – Music For Squares (VG/VG+) – LP, NZ 1981
Second Hand / New ZealandOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: promo copy s...
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Brian Chatton – Playing For Time (NM/VG+) – LP, UK 1981
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Phil C...
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Ellen Foley – Spirit Of St. Louis (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Jon English – In Roads (VG+/VG) – LP, Australasia
Second Hand / AustralasiaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers – Hard Promises (VG+/E) – LP, US 1981
Second Hand / USOriginal price $60.00 - Original price $60.00Original price$60.00$60.00 - $60.00Current price $60.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Excellent (E) Description Release...
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Petra – Never Say Die (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Releas...
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Slade – We'll Bring The House Down (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $15.00 - Original price $15.00Original price$15.00$15.00 - $15.00Current price $15.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Comments: Sticker dama...
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The Sports – Sondra (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Alice – Alice (VG+/VG+) – LP, IT 1981
Second Hand / ItalyOriginal price $20.00 - Original price $20.00Original price$20.00$20.00 - $20.00Current price $20.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: sleeve...
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Styx – Paradise Theatre (VG/VG+) – LP, DE 1981
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal price $25.00 - Original price $25.00Original price$25.00$25.00 - $25.00Current price $25.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good (VG) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Laser etched...
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The Human League – Dare (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1981
Second Hand / AustraliaOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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The Police – Ghost In The Machine (VG+/VG) – LP, US 1981
Second Hand / USOriginal price $35.00 - Original price $35.00Original price$35.00$35.00 - $35.00Current price $35.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Releas...
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The Comsat Angels – Sleep No More (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1981
Second Hand / UKOriginal price $55.00 - Original price $55.00Original price$55.00$55.00 - $55.00Current price $55.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Some m...
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