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.
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Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain
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Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A.
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Sade – Diamond Life
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The Smiths – The Smiths
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Echo & The Bunnymen – Ocean Rain
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U2 – The Unforgettable Fire
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Cocteau Twins – Treasure
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INXS – The Swing
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Lloyd Cole & The Commotions – Rattlesnakes
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Madonna – Like A Virgin
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Bronski Beat – The Age Of Consent
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R.E.M. – Reckoning
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The Pretenders – Learning To Crawl (40th Anniversary Edition)
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Depeche Mode – Some Great Reward
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The Cars – Heartbeat City (MoFi)
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Talk Talk – It's My Life
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Manuel Göttsching – E2–E4
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Queen – The Works
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Violent Femmes – Hallowed Ground
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Don Henley – Building The Perfect Beast (2xLP)
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Wham! – Make It Big
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Julian Cope – World Shut Your Mouth
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The Kinks – Word Of Mouth (Coloured Vinyl)
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Ultravox – Lament (2xLP)
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Christine McVie – Christine McVie
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Laughing Clowns – Law of Nature
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Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain (Picture Disc)
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The Smiths – Hatful Of Hollow
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Bruce Springsteen – Born In The U.S.A. (40th Anniversary Edition, Red Vinyl, Booklet + Lithograph)
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Prince And The Revolution – Purple Rain
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Ultravox – The Collection (2xLP)
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Mario Millo – World Safari II (NM/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Ultravox – Lament (E/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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The Pretty Things – Live At The Heartbreak Hotel (VG+/VG+) – LP, DE 1986
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Duran Duran – Arena (E/E) – LP, AU 1984
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Ian Dury And The Music Students – 4.000 Weeks' Holiday (E/E) – LP, Australasia 1984
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Linda Ronstadt, Nelson Riddle And His Orchestra – Lush Life (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Ray Arnott – Rock 'N' Roll (E/E) – LP, AU 1984
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Icehouse – Sidewalk (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Laughing Clowns – Law Of Nature (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Various – Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture "Teachers" (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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+) Comments: Promo ...
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Marillion – Fugazi (VG+/E) – LP, AU 1984
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Julio Iglesias – 1100 Bel Air Place (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Elvis Presley – 20 Greatest Hits (E/Generic) – LP, DE 1984
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The HeeBeeGeeBees – 20 Big No. 2's (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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Rick Springfield – Hard To Hold - Soundtrack Recording (VG+/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: Very Good Plus (VG+) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Description ...
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Romeo Void – Instincts (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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 Fixx – Phantoms (VG+/VG) – LP, AU 1984
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