Charting in the U.S., UK and seven other countries, Marianne's 1981 follow-up to "Broken English" saw her moving away from new wave and more toward full-on rock. "For Beauty's Sake," co-written with... more

This 1985 debut introduced a bold new voice to radio and MTV. One that would still be going strong decades later. This reissue is housed in a mini-LP sleeve and all the components of the original LP... more

Soul stations in '68 were all over this LP, wearing the grooves off of three singles from it: "Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto," "Tit for Tat (Ain't No Taking Back)" and "Let's Unite the Whole... more

Even dancier and catchier than "Points on the Curve," "Mosaic" (1986) gave Wang Chung their two biggest smashes: "Everybody Have Fun Tonight" (another ubiquitous tune on '80s comps) and "Let's Go!."... more

Their last album overseen by that iconic songwriting team contains two out-and-out classics that soared to #1: "You Keep Me Hangin' On" and "Love Is Here and Now You're Gone." Also includes "I'll... more

Yet another Top 40 album for the Supremes, this 1969 LP was their last release before Diana Ross went solo. The hit "The Young Folks" is here with their velvety versions of "Hey Jude" and "Blowin' in... more

Soul Brother #1's 1966 live album spawned the Top 10 hit title track plus the B-side "Is It Yes Or Is It No?" as well as funky versions of pop classics like "I Don't Mind" and "Bewildered"! Also... more

Released in 1966, the Four Tops' third album boasted two of the group's major hit singles ("Shake Me, Wake Me (When It's Over)" and "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever") plus covers of several of the... more

With original singer John Foxx leading the band across the bridge that connected punk with new wave, Ultravox created a classic of the era with this 1977 LP. Steve Lillywhite produced the band's... more

Johnny "Guitar" Watson's backup band put out this 1978 LP under the name Watsonian Institute, but their leader wasn't going anywhere; he wrote, produced and arranged this and sang a lot of it, too.... more

This studio album full of synth-soaked pop-rock was recorded in the South of France in 1983: a sweet version of Joe Sample's All We Can Do Is Hold On plus Corporation Corridors; Peace of Mind; Not... more

"Video Killed the Radio Star" went down in history as the first video on MTV. That quintessential new-wave hit is only one of the delights on the Buggles' 1980 debut, a visionary fusion of synths,... more

These two pillars of Motown joined forces and emerged with a #2 album when this LP came out in November 1968. Their hit "I'll Try Something New" and #2 smash "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me" join their... more

Once again Diana and Ashford & Simpson teamed up with triumphant results; sending this 1979 LP and its title track to the Top 20. This perfect mix of dance cuts and soft ballads also includes the R&B... more