{"product_id":"various-artists-chart-hits-83-vol-1-1983-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – Chart Hits 83 Vol. 1 (1983) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChart Hits 83 Vol. 1 brings together sixteen tracks spanning pop, synth-pop, soul and dance music. Released in 1983 on K-tel, it captures the variety of the era, placing established bands alongside emerging solo performers and club favourites.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToto’s “Africa” and Men at Work’s “Down Under” sit alongside the electronic sounds of Yazoo, Depeche Mode and Blancmange. Paul Young adds soulful warmth with “Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)”, while KC \u0026amp; The Sunshine Band and Ryan Paris provide upbeat dancefloor moments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe boombox-themed sleeve completes a distinctly eighties package. This photographed Volume 1 LP offers an enjoyable cross-section of the period, moving between familiar singalong favourites and some of its most distinctive electronic pop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToto – Africa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayered keyboards, detailed percussion and an expansive chorus give this recording its unmistakable atmosphere. Its carefully arranged instrumentation rewards listening beyond the familiar refrain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYazoo – Nobody’s Diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlison Moyet’s expressive vocal brings emotional weight to Vince Clarke’s crisp electronic arrangement. The contrast between warm singing and precise synthesiser patterns makes this a particularly compelling selection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepeche Mode – Everything Counts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright melodic figures and a sharply defined rhythm frame a pointed lyric about commercial ambition. Its combination of an accessible chorus and distinctive electronic textures adds an edgier element to the compilation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaul Young – Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA spacious arrangement and fluid bass work provide the setting for Young’s soulful vocal. The measured pace creates a welcome contrast to the collection’s more energetic dance tracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKC \u0026amp; The Sunshine Band – Give It Up\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn immediately catchy chorus and buoyant rhythm make this an exuberant opening track. The combination of pop simplicity and a danceable groove sets a cheerful tone for the first side.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Chart Hits 83 Vol. 1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1983\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: K-tel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: NE 1256 A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Type: Compilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: Exact pressing variant unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop, Synth-Pop, New Wave, Soul, Dance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks: 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents: Volume 1 LP and sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59531065622876,"sku":"NE 1256 A","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Various_Artists_Chart_Hits_83_Vol._1_1983_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792154618","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-chart-hits-83-vol-1-1983-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}