The Hits 3 – The Album (1985) Double Vinyl LP Record
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The Hits 3 – The Album
Released in 1985 on CBS/WEA Records (Cat. No. HITS 3), The Hits 3 is the third volume in the iconic annual UK chart compilation series — and widely regarded as one of the finest. Capturing the UK charts at a moment of extraordinary creative richness, its 28 tracks span pop, rock, soul, new wave, and alternative, featuring some of the biggest names of the decade at their commercial and artistic peak. An original UK pressing in VG condition, it's a superb snapshot of 1985 and a highly collectable piece of '80s vinyl history.
Stand-Out Tracks
- "Take On Me" – a-ha – One of the most iconic pop singles of the decade, the track that launched a-ha to global superstardom and remains as irresistible today as it was in 1985.
- "Raspberry Beret" – Prince and the Revolution – One of Prince's most beloved singles, a playful, psychedelic funk-pop gem from the Around the World in a Day era.
- "Sisters Are Doin' It for Themselves" – Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin – A landmark feminist anthem and one of the great pop collaborations of the '80s, featuring two of the decade's most powerful voices.
- "The Sweetest Taboo" – Sade – The silky, sophisticated lead single from Promise, one of the defining sophisti-pop records of the era.
- "She Sells Sanctuary" – The Cult – A driving, guitar-led alternative rock classic that sits brilliantly alongside the pop hits and showcases the breadth of the compilation.
- "Bring On the Dancing Horses" – Echo & The Bunnymen – A lush, cinematic post-punk gem that closes the album on a beautifully atmospheric note.
Record Details
- Artist: Various Artists
- Title: The Hits 3 – The Album
- Format: Double LP (2 x 12") — 28 tracks
- Year: 1985
- Label: CBS / WEA Records
- Catalogue No.: HITS 3
- Barcode: 5053199071837
- Genre: Pop / Rock / Soul / New Wave / Alternative
- Decade: 1980s
- Notable: Original UK pressing — features Madonna, Prince, a-ha, Sade, Eurythmics & Aretha Franklin
Condition
Record: VG
Sleeve: VG
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