Albums First Released in 1982
Polished pop and music television shaped 1982, but hardcore punk, goth and electronic dance music were also developing quickly. Standout albums from 1982 include Thriller by Michael Jackson, Rio by Duran Duran, Avalon by Roxy Music and The Number of the Beast by Iron Maiden.
Thriller showed the scale pop could reach, while Rio and Avalon defined different versions of sleek 1980s production. At the same time, the Cure, Bad Brains and Iron Maiden served audiences outside mainstream pop.
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Our Pick of the Year: Thriller by Michael Jackson
Thriller joined pop, R&B and rock with producer Quincy Jones's precise arrangements. Billie Jean, Beat It and the title track each target a different part of the audience, but Jackson's voice and the album's rhythm keep the set coherent. Its videos expanded the reach of the songs, while the LP remained the centre of the project.
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Marshall Crenshaw – Marshall Crenshaw
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The Warriors – Behind The Mask
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Flipper – Album Generic Flipper
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X – Under The Big Black Sun
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The Michael Schenker Group – Assault Attack (Picture Disc)
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Woo – Whichever Way You Are Going, You Are Going Wrong (Expanded Edition)
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Kim Wilde – Select
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The Psychedelic Furs – Forever Now
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Dire Straits – Love Over Gold
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Michael Jackson – Thriller (MOFI, Limited Edition UltraDisc One-Step 33.3rpm Vinyl LP Set)
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Johann Sebastian Bach, Glenn Gould – The Goldberg Variations
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Elvis Costello & The Attractions – Imperial Bedroom
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Chuck Berry – The Great Twenty-Eight (2xLP)
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The Alan Parsons Project – Eye In The Sky (Clear Vinyl)
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Katra Turana – Katra Turana (NM/VG+) – LP, JP 1982, No OBI
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Sonic Youth – Sonic Youth (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 2006
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George Adams, Don Pullen – Melodic Excursions (VG+/VG+) – LP, NL 1982
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Al Cohn – Overtones (E/E) – LP, US 1982
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Richie Cole – Return To Alto Acres (VG+/E) – LP, US 1982
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PVC – PVC (VG/VG) – LP, DE 1982
Second Hand / GermanyOriginal 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 (VG) Cover: Very Good (VG) Description Release deta...
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Sonny Stitt, Richie Cole, Jack Wilson – Legacy (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Harry Edison, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis – Vol. 2 Opus Funk (E/E) – LP, US 1982
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The Woody Herman Big Band – Live At The Concord Jazz Festival (E/E) – LP, US 1982
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Don Burrows – Burrows' Jazz Brothers - A Retrospective (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Bob Seger And The Silver Bullet Band – The Distance (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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The J. Geils Band – Showtime! (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Barbara Thompson, Rod Argent – Ghosts (VG+/VG+) – LP, UK 1982
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Ernie Watts – Chariots Of Fire (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1982
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Umberto Tozzi – Eva (VG+/VG+) – LP, IT 1982
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Uncanny X-Men – 'SaliveOne! (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Etron Fou Leloublan – Les Poumons Gonflés (VG+/VG+) – LP, CH 1982
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Shakin' Stevens – Give Me Your Heart Tonight (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Continuum – Mad About Tadd (VG+/E) – LP, US 1983
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Bob James – Hands Down (NM/E) – LP, JP 1982, With 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: Near Mint (NM or M-) Cover: Excellent (E) Comments: Japanese pres...
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Steel Forest – First Confession (NM/VG+) – LP, NL 1982
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Dr. Hook – Players In The Dark (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Tom Snow – Hungry Nights (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Various – Summer Lovers (Original Sound Track From The Filmways Motion Picture) (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1982
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DD Smash – Cool Bananas (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1982
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Various – Pillows & Prayers (G+/VG) – LP, UK 1982
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Glenn Shorrock – Villain Of The Peace (VG+/VG) – LP, CA 1983
Second Hand / CanadaOriginal 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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Carole King – One To One (E/VG+) – LP, AU
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James Taylor – Dad Loves His Work / J.T. (VG+/VG) – LP, AU
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Various – The Secret Policeman's Other Ball (The Music) (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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Melissa Manchester – Hey Ricky (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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 Jeff Hamilton Quintet – Indiana (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1982
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The Steve Gray Orchestra – Dreams Volume Two - 12 Beatles Classics (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1983
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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Demis Roussos – Demis (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1982
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