On this day in 1981 No 55 UK Album Chart The Beat “I Just Can’t Stop It” IMHO as debut LP’s go this one is a killer. How do we pick from this classic? I’ll go for the epic “Mirror In The Bathroom” how about you?
#1980s
#TheBeat
@Dave_Wakeling
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1979 New at No 63 UK Album Chart Joe Jackson “Look Sharp” IMHO this is Joe reaching the heights of Elvis Costello. A brilliant LP and I’m choosing “Is She Really Going Out With Him” how about you?
#1970s
#JoeJackson
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
@CarolynPPerry
On this day in 1977 No 37 UK Album Chart The Stranglers “Stranglers IV Rattus Norvegicus” IMHO one of the best LP’s ever recorded. I’m going for the epic “(Get A) Grip (On Yourself). What’s your pick off this masterpiece?
#1970s
#Punk
#TheStranglers
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1978 No 32 UK Album Chart Ian Dury and The Blockheads “New Boots and Panties!!” Their first LP and IMHO their best. Tough to choose from this classic but I’ll go for “Sweet Gene Vincent” how about you?
#1970s
#IanDury
#StiffRecords
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1983 No 19 UK Album Chart Stiff Little Fingers “All The Best” Now I know it’s a compilation but we can make an exception because it’s special. Tough to choose from but I’ll go for “Nobody’s Hero” how about you?
#1980s
#SLF
#RigidDigits
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1980 No 12 UK Album Chart The Police with their first LP released in ‘78 “Outlandos D’Amour” At the time I couldn’t stand it but now appreciate it. A difficult album to choose from but I’ll choose “So Lonely” how about you?
#1980s
#ThePolice
#Sting
@jillwebb2005
On this day in 1980 New at No 71 UK Album Charts Was Joy Division with their 1st LP “Unknown Pleasures” IMHO an iconic piece of history that’s still essential listening. I’m choosing “New Dawn Fades” how about you ?
#1980s
#JoyDivision
@peterhook
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1982 New at No 13 UK Album Chart The Stranglers “The Collection 1977-1982”….now I don’t do compilations as you know but we can make an exception with this masterpiece..I’m choosing “Nice ‘n’ Sleazy” how about you?
#1980s
#TheStranglers
#Punk
@jillwebb2005
On this day in 1982 No 30 UK Album Chart XTC “English Settlement” IMHO this LP is essential listening & they just never got the recognition they deserved. I’m choosing the epic “Senses Working Overtime” how about you?
#1980s
#XTC
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
@CarolynPPerry
@blackenrho
On this day in 1983 No 78 UK Album Chart David Bowie “The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars” IMHO despite the mixed reviews at the time this is essential listening still. Not an easy pick but I’ll go for “Starman” how about you?
#1980s
#DavidBowie
On this day in 1981 No 43 UK Album Chart Roxy Music “Flesh and Blood” Sadly the two models on the front died in 2002 & 2005. IMHO a brilliant album despite mixed reviews. I’m choosing “Same Old Scene” how about you?
#1980s
#RoxyMusic
#BryanFerry
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1977 New at No 50 UK Album Chart was Elvis Costello & The Attractions with their 1st LP “My Aim Is True” IMHO a hugely influential masterpiece & I’m choosing “(The Angels Wanna wear my) Red Shoes” how about you?
#1970s
#ElvisCostello
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1982 New at No 8 UK Album Chart Squeeze “45’s and under” I know I know…a compilation…but what an LP. IMHO it’s perfect, how to choose from this one…I’m going for “Black Coffee In Bed” how about you?
#1980s
#Squeeze
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
@CarolynPPerry
On this day in 1979 No 4 UK Album Chart Elvis Costello & The Attractions “Armed Forces” IMHO one of the best LP’s of 1979 & 1979 was a landmark year for music. A difficult pick but I’ll go for “Accidents Will Happen” how about you ?
#1970s
#ElvisCostello
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1985 New at No 6 UK Album Chart Echo & The Bunnymen “Songs To Learn And Sing” Now I know it’s a compilation but let’s make a one off exception 😂I’ll pick “The Killing Moon” from this masterpiece how about you?
#1980s
#EATB
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
@CarolynPPerry
On this day in 1979 New at No 14 UK Album Chart Stiff Little Fingers “Inflammable Material” IMHO a first LP that’s stood the test of time. Simply perfect. A tough choice but I’ll choose “Suspect Device” how about you?
#1970s
#SLF
#Punk
#RigidDigits
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog
On this day in 1978 No 34 UK Album Chart Buzzcocks with their first studio LP “Another Music In A Different Kitchen” IMHO this is an essential listen, a genuine piece of history…a difficult pick but I’ll choose “Sixteen” how about you?
#1970s
#Buzzcocks
@jillwebb2005
@nikidoog