Pretty sure this was in my #5DebutAlbums8084 top 5 ❤️

Great era for me; I have a big trove of qualifying records in #johnsvinyl. Not as many as #5debutalbums8084 (185!), but my initial digging resulted in >60, w/ another >25 in #johnsCDS & #johnscassettes (but I don’t plan to consider those). I need to get busy cleaning & listening! #5debutalbums8589

Wowsa. That’s similar in number to my #5debutalbums8084 collection in #johnsvinyl.

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1. Swoon
2. A Walk Across The Rooftops
3. Searching For The Young Soul Rebels
4. Murmur
5. Burning Blue Soul

I may have lost track, but I think that makes the 176th slab in #ohnsvinyl that qualifies for #5debutalbums8084

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Orange Juice “You Can't Hide Your Love Forever”

Another hole in #johnsvinyl that has been filled, thanks to my friend SCV @indashadoz.bsky.social Didn’t have it for my epic #5debutalbums8084 but I have this UK OP now! Jangle love with the inimitable Edwyn Collins. #nowplaying

Op 14-11 komt er een re-issue uit van Marillion's Script For a Jester's Tear. Een Picture Disc. Meteen maar even besteld @soundstilburg.bsky.social.

Zij Die Niet Op Bluesky zit: "Die heb je toch al?"

Ik: "Ehm, nee."

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Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Style Council “My Ever Changing Moods”

Please forgive me for posting yet another (now 185!) for #5debutalbums8084. I plead innocent because the US 1984 release (that I have in #johnsvinyl) is a different cover AND title! It would not have made my cut, but I’m glad to give it a spin. #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Sheena Easton “Take My Time”

Finally! The last one (that I know of) from #johnsvinyl (173 records in total) for #5debutalbums8084. Sheena’s 1981 debut. Not my thing then or now. But she’s got a voice! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Holly and the Italians “The Right to Be Italian”

Pleasantly surprised with this last minute addition to #5debutalbums8084. Another unplayed 1981 slab in #johnsvinyl. Apparently they opened for The Clash & The Ramones in ‘81. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Matt Johnson “Burning Blue Soul”

Next up for #5debutalbums8084 is Matt Johnson’s solo 1981 slab. A super cool, dark preview of what The The will become. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Young Marble Giants “Colossal Youth”

The final alphabetical slab for #5debutalbums8084 (I have 3 more that I discovered in #johnsvinyl later). I did not know this 1980 record until recently, when it was gifted to me by my friend @cherylgraham.bsky.social I’m really enjoying it! Thanks, Cheryl! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Young Fresh Fellows “The Fabulous Sounds of the Pacific Northwest”

This super fun jangly alt-rocker is next up for #5debutalbums8084. The 1984 slab introduced the world to YFF. Haven’t spun it in a while, so being reminded of how much joy it brings. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Paul Young “No Parlez”

Only four days late and hitting Y in #5debutalbums8084. Paul’s solo debut is full of good tracks that highlight his great voice. But gtfo with the Joy Division cover! #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. X “Los Angeles”

Box set front cover. X “The Masterpiece Collection”

Box set rear cover. X “The Masterpiece Collection”

My only X in #5debutalbums8084 —and it’s the only X anyone needs! Their 1980 entry rocks hard. Probably should have been in my top 30. This record is from a box set I picked up at Zzz @zzzrecords.bsky.social few years back. Glad to see them a few times in the last decade. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Peter Wolf “Lights Out”

Last W for #5debutalbums8084 is the 1984 initial solo slab from the former J Geils Band frontman. It’s a solid dancy rocker, helped by Adrian Belew on guitar (and many other guests!). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Wire Train “…in a chamber”

Next up for #5debutalbums8084. This 1983 offering from the San Francisco alt-rock outfit is worthy of continued listening 40+ years later. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Matthew Wilder “Don't Speak the Language”

Next up for #5debutalbums8084. This 1983 synth pop slab spawned the ear-worm “Break My Stride”. The rest of the record is not too bad, similar (but not as good as) offerings from Howard Jones. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Kim Wilde s/t

Next up for #5debutalbums8084 is this 1981 poptastic new wavy slab. Although Kids was a big hit in America (go figure), she was a one hit wonder over here. Didn’t get her eponymous album until many years later. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Waterboys s/t

Last one tonight for #5debutalbums8084. I don’t know this 1983 eponymous entry as well as the next two records, but Mike Scott definitely makes his mark here. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Wall of Voodoo “Dark Continent”

Outer sleeve of vinyl record. Wall of Voodoo s/t EP

Another one for #5debutalbums8084 is the 1981 slab from Stan Ridgeway & co. They had a 1980 EP with a great version of Ring of Fire. This album is a worthy follow-up, but their next one broke WoV open for the world to notice. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Waitresses “Wasn't Tomorrow Wonderful?”

Next up for #5debutalbums8084. Such a fun and appropriately angsty romp on this 1982 slab. #johnsvinyl #wasplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. John Waite “Ignition”

Continuing #5debutalbums8084 with this 1982 solo offering from the former Babys frontman. Just learned it was produced by Neil Giraldo. Makes sense. It’s a fun pop rocker. JWs voice is great and “Change” is a killer pop song. 1985 reissue (different cover). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Visitors “No Sign of Intelligent Life”

Next up for #5debutalbums8084. Another unplayed (and unknown, really) slab in #johnsvinyl. The 1981 debut (and only) record is new-wavey power pop from the SF Bay Area. Seems clear why there wasn’t a 2nd record. #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Visage s/t

Next up for #5debutalbums8084 is this synthy new romantic original from 1980. RIP Steve Strange. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning black/white vinyl record. Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble “Texas Flood”

Awesome 1983 blues slab for #5debutalbums8084. Although I was big into new wave at the time, SRV (RIP) was on my radar also. TBH, now hearing again, this should have been in my top 30. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. The Vapors “New Clear Day”

Glad to have made it here for #5debutalbums8084. A terrific 1980 power-pop slab with an iconic single. So much grist for my pals Pank & Dave over at the Bang! podcast @bangpodcast.bsky.social Also saw them recently at one of the #CruelWorld years. #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Tones on Tail “Pop”

Outer sleeve of vinyl record. Tones on Tail “The Album Pop” (US)

Next up for the remaining #5debutalbums8084. Another side project, this from 1984. I ❤️ Daniel Ash in all of his iterations. I guess we can think of ToT as pre-L&R (without David J), but more avant garde. They were a big highlight of #CruelWorld in 1984. I have US version also #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Tom Tom Club s/t

More from #5debutalbums8084. The Franz/Weymouth 1981 side project hit gold. It didn’t take long for Genius to become part of our collective psyche as part of other songs—and now in TV commercials! Played frequently (and fairly worn as a result) #johnsvinyl #nowplaying

Outer sleeve and spinning vinyl record. Thompson Twins “A Product Of...”

Continuing my remaining slabs for #5debutalbums8084 with this 1981 entry. It’s TT before Alannah Currie is an official band member. Picked it up recently and giving it a 1st spin. Tom’s voice is there, but the music is pretty different (but enjoyable). #johnsvinyl #nowplaying