Label: Capitol Records Catalogue Number: CL 219 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: October 9, 1981 (UK) A surreal, satirical new‑wave bite — backed with the darker, narrative‑driven Mr. Hate. Issued on Capitol, the single was a UK‑only release promoting The Completion Backward Principle. 🔘 Overview Sushi Girl was released on October 9, 1981 as a UK‑only 7" single on Capitol Records (CL 219). Drawn from The Tubes’ sixth studio album, The Completion Backward Principle, the trac

Label: Stiff Records Catalogue Number: BUY 123 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: August 21, 1981 (UK) A smooth, nostalgic Alvin Stardust crooner — backed with the upbeat rocker Goose Bumps. Issued on Stiff Records, the single became one of Stardust’s biggest ’80s hits. 🔘 Overview Pretend was released on August 21, 1981 as a UK 7" single on Stiff Records (BUY 123). A polished, retro‑styled pop ballad delivered with Alvin Stardust’s trademark velvet baritone, the track marked

Released on March 27, 1981, “Future Management” marked Roger Taylor’s first major solo statement since his 1977 debut single “I Wanna Testify.” Serving as the lead single from his debut album Fun in Space, the track introduced Taylor’s distinctive blend of electronic textures, sardonic lyricism, and minimalist production — a stark contrast to Queen’s grandiose arrangements.

A neon‑bright Roy Wood single hiding a secret Noddy Holder cameo. (March 27, 1981)

Slade’s comeback momentum rolls on with a gritty, determined single. (March 27, 1981)

A transatlantic single with two identities — modest in the UK, triumphant in Sweden, and reshaped entirely for the US.

Label: Cheapskate Records Catalogue Number: CHS 2480 Format: 7" Vinyl Single Released: January 23, 1981 (UK) A thunderous, riff‑heavy Slade anthem — backed with the breakneck rocker Hold On To Your Hats. Issued on Cheapskate, the single ignited Slade’s full‑scale comeback and launched their ninth studio album of the same name. 🔘 Overview We’ll Bring The House Down was released on January 23, 1981 as a UK 7" single on Cheapskate Records (CHS 2480). Written by Noddy Holder and