1. Ultravox — The Thin Wall (Studio, TOTP) (by PenarthJem)

  2. when they were fab …

    Ultravox — The Voice (Studio, TOTP) (by PenarthJem)

  3. Soft Cell - Tainted Love - Top of the Pops 1981 (by 80smusicdude)

  4. The Teardrop Explodes — Reward (Studio, TOTP) (by PenarthJem)

    19/02/81

  5. »  Abba to release previously unheard song | Music | guardian.co.uk

  6. freezing breath on a window pane..

    Ultravox - Vienna Top Of The Pops 1981 (by memorylane1980s)

  7. seminal synth / drum machine / paint-pot moment:

    Phil Collins — In The Air Tonight (Studio, TOTP) (by PenarthJem)

  8. Smash Hits, January 7, 1982 - p.07 (by BrianDamage)

    Smash Hits, January 7, 1982 - p.07 (by BrianDamage)

  9. »  Burning Flame: Best of 1981-The Singles List

  10. chart hits 81

    chart hits 81

  11. Merry Christmas to all followers! Smash Hits, December 24, 1981 - p.01 (by BrianDamage)

    Merry Christmas to all followers!

    Smash Hits, December 24, 1981 - p.01 (by BrianDamage)

  12. the-human-league: Human Nature pt. 2 - Smash Hits, December 10, 1981 - p.05 (by BrianDamage)

    the-human-league:

    Human Nature pt. 2 - Smash Hits, December 10, 1981 - p.05 (by BrianDamage)

  13. Simon Le Bon via Smash Hits, December 10, 1981 - p.48 (by BrianDamage)

    Simon Le Bon via Smash Hits, December 10, 1981 - p.48 (by BrianDamage)

  14. newwavetimewarp:

    Adam and the Ants’ “Ant Rap” single came out November 30, 1981. Here’s the original video.

  15. Christmas gift idea … 

    Christmas gift idea … 

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celebrating 30 years since, well, 1981.