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David Bowie’s Rock Star David Bowie Take the Title Role, a cover and two-page feature plus one-page scrapbook in Radio Times, February...

David Bowie’s "Bowie Has a Baal," a two-page feature in Record Mirror, March 2, 1982.

David Bowie’s Baal, a cover starring in Bertolt Brecht’s Baal on BBC1 in Radio Times, February 27–March 5, 1982.

David Bowie’s "Baal"  backed with "All the Madmen" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl EP single in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number PB...

A Synth-Pop Turks Rebellion Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on December 4, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RIVA 34), Rod Stewart’s “Young Turks” was the second single from Tonight I’m Yours. Backed with “Tora, Tora, Tora (Out With The Boys),” this synth-pop/new wave anthem — written by Stewart/Appice/Savigar/Hitchings — peaked at No. 11 on the UK Singles Chart. Produced by Rod Stewart & Jim Cregan, it marked Stewart’s bold ‘80s reinvention. Single Overview Rele

Elton & Kiki's 24 Hours Flip Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1981, on Ariola Records (catalogue: ARO 269), Kiki Dee And Elton John’s “Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever” was a soulful Four Tops cover from Kiki’s Perfect Timing album. Backed with “Twenty Four Hours,” the A-side — a remixed single version of the Stevie Wonder/Ivy Hunter classic — was produced by Pip Williams. No UK chart entry. A warm, overlooked Elton-Kiki reunion. Single Overview Rel

A Glam Metal Deafening Return Slade’s Till Deaf Do Us Part LP, released in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: RCA LP 6021 / RCALP 6021 / PL 25400), was their tenth studio album. Produced/arranged by Slade for Perseverance Ltd. at Portland Studios, this 12-track hard rock/heavy metal shift—featuring Noddy Holder’s vocals, Dave Hill’s guitar, Jim Lea’s bass/keyboards, Don Powell’s drums—followed We'll Bring the House Down (No. 25 UK, 1981). With George “Por

A Station To Station Windstorm David Bowie’s “Wild Is The Wind” was released as a 7-inch, and 12" vinyl single, in the UK on November 13, 1981, on RCA Records (catalogue: BOW 10 / PB 9815). Backed with “Golden Years,” this haunting ballad cover (written by Tiomkin/Washington) and funk-disco gem (Bowie), both arranged/produced by Bowie/Harry Maslin, released to promoted ChangesTwoBowie, it peaked at No. 24 on the UK Singles Chart for 10 weeks. Issued in four-prong push-out cen

A Synth-Rock Heartthrob's Peak Rod Stewart’s Tonight I'm Yours LP, was released in the UK on November 6, 1981, on Riva Records (catalogue: RVLP 14). This 10-track album, his eleventh, blended rock, synth-pop, and new wave, with hits “Tonight I'm Yours (Don't Hurt Me),” “Young Turks,” and “How Long.” Produced by Rod Stewart and co-producer Jim Cregan, it peaked at No. 8 on the UK Albums Chart for 20 weeks (over two runs). Included a custom printed inner sleeve with credits and

A Posthumous Glam Whisper Marc Bolan’s “Cat Black” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on November 6, 1981, on Cherry Red Records (catalogue: CHERRY 32). Backed with “Jasper C,” this posthumous release of two unreleased tracks showcased Bolan’s whimsical glam style. Produced by Simon Napier-Bell, the A-side’s quirky pop and B-side’s Debussy nod failed to chart. Single Overview Single 7" Vinyl (Commercial) Plastic Injection in Picture Sleeve A-Side: “Cat Black” (Marc B

A Legendary Rock Collaboration Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 30, 1981, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5250). Backed with Queen’s “Soul Brother,” this iconic collaboration, written by Queen and David Bowie, emerged from a spontaneous jam session in Montreux, Switzerland. Produced by Queen and Bowie, the single featured Freddie Mercury’s soaring vocals, Bowie’s distinctive delivery, and John Deacon’s unforgettabl

A Crown Jewel of Rock Classics Queen’s Greatest Hits LP, was released in the UK on October 26, 1981, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTV30). The album consisted of Queen's biggest hits since their first chart appearance in 1974 with "Seven Seas of Rhye", up to their 1980 hit "Flash" (although in some countries, "Under Pressure", the band's 1981 UK number one single with David Bowie, was included). There was no universal track listing or cover art for the album, and each territory

A Surreal New Wave Nibble The Tubes’ “Sushi Girl” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 9, 1981, on Capitol Records (catalogue: CL 219). Backed with “Mr. Hate,” this eccentric new wave track, written by the band, was from their sixth album, The Completion Backward Principle. Produced by David Foster, the A-side’s satirical lyrics and quirky melody parodied exotic romance and consumerism. The single was a UK only release. Single Overview Label: Capitol Records

Sparks’ "Funny Face"  backed with "The Willys" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Why Fi Records (catalog number WHY 4)...

A Posthumous Bolan Psych Gem Marc Bolan’s "You Scare Me to Death"  backed with "The Perfumed Garden of Gulliver Smith" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Cherry Red (catalog number CHERRY 29) on September 11, 1981. (Initial copies with free flexi disc) Released posthumously by Cherry Red Records featuring two tracks by Marc Bolan. The single, cataloged as CHERRY 29, includes a bonus flexi-disc in some editions and represents a unique chapter in Bolan’s lega

Netherlands - RCA - 1981 Slade’s "Lock Up Your Daughters"  backed with "Sign of the Times" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the...

David Bowie’s Young Americans  was re-released as an LP album in the UK and Germany by RCA Records (catalog number PL 13002) in 1981....

David Bowie’s Station to Station  was re-released as a 12-inch vinyl album in the UK by RCA Records (catalog number RCA LP 3013) in...

Lou Reed’s Berlin  was released as an LP album in the UK by RCA International (catalog number INTS 5150) in September 1981, as part of a...

Alvin Stardust’s "Pretend"  backed with "Goose Bumps" , was released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by Stiff Records (catalog number...