Albums First Released in 1984
Pop albums became global events in 1984, while indie rock, post-punk and metal built equally committed audiences. Major releases from 1984 include Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution, Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen, Diamond Life by Sade and The Smiths by The Smiths.
The year joined mass appeal with strong identities: Prince crossed rock, pop and funk; Springsteen paired big choruses with uneasy stories; Sade introduced a quieter form of soul; and the Smiths gave British indie a new voice.
Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies.
Our Pick of the Year: Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution
Purple Rain works as a studio album, a film soundtrack and a display of Prince's range. When Doves Cry removes the bass line from a major pop single, Let's Go Crazy turns rock into a sermon and the title track stretches into a live-style finale. Pop, funk and guitar music meet without sounding like separate exercises.
Explore the year before or after
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Arvo Pärt – Tabula Rasa (ECM)
NewOriginal price $75.00 - Original price $75.00Original price$75.00$75.00 - $75.00Current price $75.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Arvo Pärt’s Tabula Rasa, co...
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David Sylvian – Brilliant Trees
NewOriginal price $55.00 - Original price $55.00Original price$55.00$55.00 - $55.00Current price $55.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Brilliant Trees is the debu...
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Steve Roach – Structures From Silence
NewOriginal price $62.00 - Original price $62.00Original price$62.00$62.00 - $62.00Current price $62.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist "...like riding the perfect...
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David Merrill, Steven Brown, Rosey Rose – Break Dancin' (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1984
Second Hand / USOriginal 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 Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Andreas Vollenweider – White Winds (Seeker's Journey) (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description Release...
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Indeep – Pajama Party Time (VG+/VG+)
Second Hand / FranceOriginal 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: NOTE: ...
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