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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The Gun Club – The Las Vegas Story (2xLP)
NewOriginal price $72.00 - Original price $72.00Original price$72.00$72.00 - $72.00Current price $72.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details This classic 1984 album has been digi...
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Felt – The Strange Idols Pattern And Other Short Stories
NewOriginal price $60.00 - Original price $60.00Original price$60.00$60.00 - $60.00Current price $60.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist Digitally remastered reissu...
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Ramones – Too Tough To Die (Blue Cloudy Vinyl, Vinyl Me Please)
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 The Ramones’ Too Tough To D...
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The Dream Syndicate – Medicine Show
NewOriginal price $68.00 - Original price $68.00Original price$68.00$68.00 - $68.00Current price $68.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist As pioneers of the Paisley ...
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Replacements – Let It Be (4xLP, Deluxe Edition)
NewOriginal price $180.00 - Original price $180.00Original price$180.00$180.00 - $180.00Current price $180.00Condition: Brand New Ships from: Melbourne Description Release details Tracklist LET IT BE by The Replacemen...
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Cathedral Of Tears – Cathedral Of Tears (E/VG+) – LP, US 1984
Second Hand / USOriginal price $50.00 - Original price $50.00Original price$50.00$50.00 - $50.00Current price $50.00Condition: Second Hand Ships from: Melbourne Media: Excellent (E) Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) Comments: Some lite cov...
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The Legendary Pink Dots – Faces In The Fire (E/E) – LP, BE 1984
Second Hand / BelgiumOriginal 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) Description Release detail...
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Strange Tenants – Movin In (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1984
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+) Comments: A few ...
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