(3cd) (2021): Va - Buried Treasure The 80s
Many tracks are the original single or radio versions, such as Altered Images' "See Those Eyes (7" Version)" and Heaven 17's "Crushed By the Wheels of Industry (Edit)".
Reviewers at Amazon note it is an excellent resource for hearing "golden oldies" that aren't overplayed on modern radio.
Includes less-obvious tracks from major stars like The Human League , Blondie , The Jam , and Spandau Ballet . VA - Buried Treasure The 80s (3CD) (2021)
("Poison Arrow"), Adam Ant ("Friend Or Foe"), Kim Wilde ("Cambodia"), Bryan Ferry ("Don't Stop The Dance"), Culture Club ("Mistake Number 3") Helpful Features for Collectors
is a 3-CD compilation released in August 2021 by Sony Music CMG that features 62 tracks. Unlike standard "greatest hits" collections, this set focuses on "timeless hidden pop gems" —defining songs that weren't always the biggest chart-toppers but captured the decade's unique spirit. Key Highlights Many tracks are the original single or radio
("Welcome To The Pleasuredome"), Soft Cell ("Bedsitter"), Japan ("I Second That Emotion"), Tears For Fears ("The Way You Are"), Suzanne Vega ("Marlene On The Wall") Disc 2
The set spans various 80s subgenres, including Synth-pop , New Wave , Electro , Ska , and Alternative Rock . ("Poison Arrow"), Adam Ant ("Friend Or Foe"), Kim
("That's Entertainment"), The Cure ("The Caterpillar"), Billy Idol ("Sweet Sixteen"), Electric Light Orchestra ("Ticket To The Moon"), Soul II Soul ("Get A Life") Disc 3