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Synth' pop music first became prominent in the 1980's, utilising the synthesizer as the dominent musical instrument. It was prefigured in the late 1960's and early 1970's by the use of synthesizers in progressive rock bands such as Kraftwerk as well as established "super groups" The Who. It arose as a distinctive genre in both Japan and the U.K. as part of the new wave movement of the late 1970's to the mid 1980's. |
Early synth' pop pioneers included the Japanese group Yellow Magic Orchestra and British bands Ultravox and The Human League, largely using monophonic synthesizers to produce music with an austere sound. After the breakthrough of Tubeway Army and Gary Numan in the British singles chart, larger numbers of artists began to enjoy success with a synthesizer based sound. By the latter part of the decade 1980's duo's such as Erasure, The Communards and The Pet Shop Boys adopted a sound that was highly successful in the U.S. dance charts. |
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Gary Numan - The Pleasure PrincipleGary Numan (1979) Debut UK chart #1 album, released under his own name, features the synth' pop worldwide hit "Cars". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Depeche Mode - Speak & SpellDepeche Mode - (1981) Well presented original pressing of the band's debut album, features the singles "Dreaming of Me", "New Life" and "Just Can't Get Enough". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Spandau Ballet - ParadeSpandau Ballet - (1984) The band's fourth studio album, features two top 10 hits "Only When You Leave" and "I'll Fly for You". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jean Michel Jarre - EquinoxeJean Michel Jarre - (1978) Second major label album - Immaculate ! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ultravox - ViennaUltravox - (1980) Midge Ure's first album with the band, with the title track heralding their commercial breakthrough worldwide. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Communards - RedThe Communards - (1987) Well presented UK top 10 album, features the hits "Never Can Say Goodbye" and "Tomorrow". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Blancmange - Happy FamiliesBlancmange - (1982) Well presented example of the duo's debut album, includes the UK top-10 single "Living On The Ceiling". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ozric Tentacles - Live UnderslunkyOzric Tentacles - (1992) Elusive instrumental Psychedelic/Electronic-Rock double live album - Stunning example!
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£44.99
can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Ananda Shankar - Ananda ShankarAnanda Shankar - (1970) Self-titled debut album, (stereo format), fusing Eastern and Western musical styles, features the much sampled "Jumpin' Jack Flash" and "Light My Fire". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Simple Minds - Sparkle In The RainSimple Minds - (1983) The UK chart, number one selling album, features the singles "Waterfront", "Speed Your Love to Me" and "Up on the Catwalk". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Pet Shop Boys - DiscoPet Shop Boys - (1986) Collection of extended dance mixes from their first album "Please" and their respective B-sides. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Toni Basil - Word of MouthToni Basil - (1981) The 1980's singer-dance performer's debut album, features the worldwide #1 smash hit "Mickey" - Stunning! can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Bon Jovi - 7800º FahrenheitBon Jovi - (1985) Immaculate example of the band's second album, features the singles "In and Out of Love" amd "Only Lonely". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Bon Jovi - New JerseyBon Jovi - (1988) Worldwide smash hit album, contains 5 x U.S. top-10 singles including two number ones, features "Born to Be My Baby" and "Bad Medicine". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Space - Magic FlySpace - (1977) Well presented example of French disco/synth'pop cult classic album, with guest vocals by acclaimed soul singer Madeline Bell. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Yes - 90125Yes - (1983) The newly re-formed rock band produce their eleventh studio album, features the hit "Owner of a Lonely Heart". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Simple Minds - New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84)Simple Minds - (1982) Original pressing of the Scottish rock band's breakthrough album, features "Promised You a Miracle", "Glittering Prize" and "Someone Somewhere in Summertime". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Split Enz - True ColoursSplit Enz - (1980) The New Zealand band's lazer-etched fifth studio album, features the singles "Shark Attack" and "I Got You". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Human League - DareThe Human League - (1981) Stunning EX+/EX+ example of the British synthpop band's third studio album, includes original inner and gatefold cover. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Jean Jaques Perrey - Moog IndigoJean-Jaques Perrey - (1972) Well presented 1972 UK Vanguard Records pressing, includes "The Elephant Never Forgets", used as the theme song for El Chavo del Ocho. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Kim Wilde - Kim WildeKim Wilde - (1981) Stunning EX+/EX+ UK RAK (SRAK 544 stereo), eponymous debut album by British singer Kim Wilde, features "Kids in America". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
ABC - The Lexicon of LoveABC - (1982) A well presented EX/EX debut album produced by Trevor Horn, features the singles, "Poison Arrow", "All of My Heart" and "The Look of Love". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Duran Duran - Duran DuranDuran Duran - (1981) EX/EX original EMI 1st press of the synth-pop band's debut album, includes the singles, "Planet Earth", "Careless Memories" and "Girls On Film". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
The Temptations - Psychedelic ShackThe Temptations - (2017) EX+/EX+ 180 gramm modern repress, of the album first released in 1970, features synthesizer sound effects, multitracked drums and stereo-shifting vocals. can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
New Order - Substance 1987New Order - (1987) Well presented original 1st press, of the alternative dance band's 2-disc, compilation album, includes the singles, "True Faith" and "Blue Monday". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
David Bowie - LodgerDavid Bowie - (1979) Well presented EX/EX (RCA Victor PL 13254 stereo), the third and final release of the Berlin Trilogy, features the single, "Boys Keep Swinging". can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
Yellow Magic Orchestra - Yellow Magic OrchestraYellow Magic Orchestra - (1979) Original U.S. variant released through Horizon Records, features the major dance hit "Computer Game/Firecracker" can be shipped within 1-3 working days |
David Bowie- LowEX/EX UK RCA PL12030 with original insert, Bowie's 11th studio album release, the first of the "Berlin Trilogy", features the single "Sound and Vision".
Old price
£59.99
can be shipped within 1-3 working days |