This 3-CD collection marks the point at which the British charts saw a whole host of sparkling new world-dominating chart acts. Shiny new pop stars like Soft Cell, Duran Duran, Adam & The Ants and The Human League line up here amongst established chart stalwarts like Michael Jackson, Roxy Music, UB40 and Siouxsie And The Banshees.

Tracklist

TOTP 1981
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  • Disc 1

    • Phil Lynott, Midge Ure
      Yellow Pearl - First 7" Remix
    • Visage
      Fade To grey
    • Duran Duran
      Planet Earth
    • The Human League
      Love Action (I Believe In Love)
    • Adam & The Ants
      Stand & Deliver
    • Tenpole Tudor
      Swords Of A Thousand Men
    • Siouxsie and the Banshees
      Spellbound
    • The Teardrop Explodes
      Reward
    • Dexys Midnight Runners
      Show Me
    • The Jam
      Absolute Beginners
    • Haircut 100
      Favourite Shirts (Boy Meets Girl)
    • ABC
      Tears Are Not Enough - 7" Version
    • Spandau Ballet
      Chant No 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure on)
    • Level 42
      Love Games - Level Best Remix
    • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
      Souvenir - Remastered 2003
    • The Passions
      I'm In Love With A German Film Star
    • Godley & Creme
      Under Your Thumb
    • Laurie Anderson
      O Superman
    • The Creatures
      Mad Eyed Screamer

  • Disc 2

    • Aneka
      Japanese Boy
    • Bucks Fizz
      Making Your Mind Up
    • Shakin' Stevens
      This Ole House
    • Coast To Coast
      (Do) The Huckleback
    • Kirsty MacColl
      There's A Guy Works Down The Chip Shop Swears He's Elvis
    • Rainbow
      I Surrender
    • Thin Lazy
      Are You Ready - Live
    • XTC
      Sgt. Rock (Is Going To Help Me)
    • The Jam
      Funeral Pyre
    • Adam & The Ants
      Prince Charming
    • The Human League
      The Sound Of The Crowd - Remastered
    • Soft Cell
      Bedsitter
    • Dollar
      Hand Held in Black & Whiite
    • Godley & Creme
      Wedding Bells
    • Kool & The Gang
      Take It To The Top
    • UB40
      One In Ten
    • Madness
      It Must Be Love - Remastered

  • Disc 3

    • Soft Cell
      Tainted Love
    • Blondie
      Rapture - Remastered
    • Roxy Music
      Jealous Guy
    • Diana Ross
      It's My Turn
    • Smokey Robinson
      Being With You - Single Version
    • Michael Jackson
      One Day In Your Life
    • Hazel O'Connor
      Will You?
    • Diana Ross, Lionel Richie
      Endless Love - Reprise
    • Odyssey
      Going Back To My Roots
    • Kool & The Gang
      Jones Vs Jones
    • Jon & Vangelis
      I'll Find My Way Home
    • Sheila Hylton
      The Bed's Too Big Without You - Single Version
    • UB40
      Don't Let It Pass You By
    • Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark
      Joan Of Arc - Remastered
    • The Teardrop Explodes
      Treason
    • Status Quo
      Rock 'N' Roll - Single Edit
    • Honey Bane
      Turn Me On Turn Me Off
    • The Human League
      Don't You Want Me - Remastered

Releases

Top of the Pops: 1974
Top of the Pops: 1979
Top of the Pops: 1978
Top of the Pops: 1976
Top of the Pops: 1975
Top Of The Pops - Love
Top of the Pops - Reggae
Top of the Pops: Groove, Hip Hop & RnB
Top of the Pops: Summer of Love
TOTP 1985
TOTP 1982
TOTP 1981
TOTP 1980
TOTP 2001-06
TOTP 1995-2000
TOTP 1990-94
TOTP 1985-89
TOTP 1980-1984
TOTP 1975-1979
TOTP 1970-74
TOTP 1964-69
TOTP 1984 New Version
TOTP 1983 New Version
TOTP Dance
TOTP New Romantics
TOTP Disco
TOTP New Wave
TOTP 70s Rock
TOTP 70s Soul

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