 | She's So Unusual by Cyndi Lauper
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.30 Classic 80s album that defines pop music of '83/84.
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 | Hunting High and Low by a-ha
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $2.19 So much more than just "Take On Me"-the whole album is terrific synth pop.
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 | Dirty Dancing: 20th Anniversary Edition by Original Soundtrack
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $7.60 Brings back memories of the 80s, as well as the 60s nostalgia that was popular then.
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 | Footloose (1984 Film)
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.25 One of the best soundtracks of the 80s. Kenny Loggins, Bonnie Tyler, Deniece Williams, etc.
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 | Slippery When Wet by Bon Jovi
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $6.53 Probably Bon Jovi's best album.
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 | Kim Wilde by Kim Wilde
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $11.99 Classic new wave album.
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 | Music for the Masses by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $1.12 If someone is only going to own one DM album, this is probably the best one to go with.
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 | Hysteria by Def Leppard
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $3.75 The hair metal album of the 80s. Who didn't like them in '87-89?
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 | Rio by Duran Duran
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.44 One of the most popular bands of the 80s.
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 | Out of the Blue by Debbie Gibson
Buy used from: $1.24 Top teen pop, a reminder of wholesome teen idols before Britney Spears.
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 | Tiffany by Tiffany
Buy used from: $2.97 One of the best pop albums ever.
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 | Heaven on Earth (2009 Special Edition) (Incl. Bonus Tracks and Bonus DVD) by Belinda Carlisle
Buy used from: $20.62 Not a bad song on this one. Classic, catchy pop sounds of the late 80s.
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 | Beauty and the Beat by The Go-Go's
Buy new: $9.99 / Used from: $2.86 One of the best pop rock albums ever.
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 | An Innocent Man by Billy Joel
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $2.23 Billy Joel seemed to be everywhere in the 80s.
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 | A Flock of Seagulls by A Flock of Seagulls
Buy used from: $10.77 Everyone remembers "I Ran", but check out the rest of the album for more great new wave, and the lesser remembered "Space Age Love Song".
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 | Michael Jackson 25th Anniversary of Thriller (CD+DVD) by Michael Jackson
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $3.82 The best selling album of the decade-so many of us know this one. Brings you right back to '83-84.
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 | Hangin' Tough by New Kids on the Block
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.16 What young girl of the 80s didn't like NKOTB? Joe, Donnie, Jordan, Danny, and Jon are reunited, but check out what made them so huge in the first place.
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 | Voices Carry by 'Til Tuesday
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $4.74 Everyone knows Voices Carry, but the rest of the CD is good too-classic new wave/synth pop.
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 | Colour by Numbers by Culture Club
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $2.87 This takes you right back to 1984. Boy George and catchy, melodious pop.
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 | Pretty In Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.28 Great movie, great soundtrack.
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 | The Joshua Tree by U2
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $0.90 It was hard to decide which U2 album to choose, but I went with this one because it has "With or Without You". It's also their most popular 80s album.
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 | Lita by Lita Ford
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $3.80 There were women playing metal too, and this album is the perfect example.
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 | Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $2.68 Yes, I had to include this one. "Dancing in the Dark" is still my favorite Bruce song.
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 | Hounds of Love by Kate Bush
Buy new: $15.49 / Used from: $23.99 Kate's style isn't for everyone, but for the eclectic 80s fan, this is a must.
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 | Private Dancer: Centenary by Tina Turner
Buy new: $8.94 / Used from: $1.15 Another album that brings you right back to '84. What's Love Got to do With It reminds me of childhood.
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 | Dare!/Love and Dancing by The Human League
Buy new: $11.94 / Used from: $8.45 Great synth pop.
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 | 1984 by Van Halen
Buy new: $8.97 / Used from: $3.99 One of the most popular hard rock bands of all time with one of the most popular albums of the 80s.
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![Synchronicity [Digipak]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51XhIp-RhhL._SL75_.jpg) | Synchronicity [Digipak] by The Police
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $5.99 Because Every Breath You Take and Wrapped Around Your Finger are 80s classics.
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 | Appetite for Destruction by Guns N' Roses
Buy new: $10.97 / Used from: $1.87 I don't own the album, but I have the singles I bought in the 80s. It's the singles like Sweet Child O Mine and Welcome to the Jungle that show why this was the top of metal in the 80s.
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 | Like a Virgin by Madonna
Buy new: $9.97 / Used from: $2.98 Her first album captures the early 80s dance/pop scene in NY, while this one captures the mid 80s glossy pop sound she moved into. I think both are equal, but this one is probably more definitive.
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 | Music from the Motion Picture "Purple Rain" by Prince & the Revolution
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $3.19 When Doves Cry is one of the best songs of the 80s. I remember watching the music video on tv and being sort of fascinated by Prince in that gold outfit and hat.
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 | Bad Animals by Heart
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.59 Strong rock album, contains the classic "Alone".
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 | Spring Session M by Missing Persons
Buy used from: $24.95 Out of print but worth finding. Strong songs and Dale's unique singing are very 80s.
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 | Control by Janet Jackson
Buy new: $8.99 / Used from: $1.96 Janet's best album.
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 | Tango in the Night by Fleetwood Mac
Buy new: $10.99 / Used from: $1.74 Contains a few of their best singles.
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 | Human's Lib by Howard Jones
Buy used from: $3.22 Lovely synth pop.
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 | Autoamerican by Blondie
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $4.18 The Tide is High and Rapture (with the first white girl rap)...why not?
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 | No Jacket Required by Phil Collins
Buy new: $6.97 / Used from: $0.99 Phil Collins was everywhere in the 80s, too. This is probably his best work.
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 | Heartbeat City by The Cars
Buy new: $7.98 / Used from: $2.43 Pretty much defines new wave/rock pop of 1984-85.
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 | Different Light by Bangles
Buy used from: $0.70 Very popular album that blended 60s and 80s rock/pop. Walk Like an Egyptian is here, how could you not like it. :o)
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