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On June 3, 1980.

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On June 3, 1980, “RTV Ljubljana” label released the self-titled, debut Den Za Den album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Studio Akademik” in Ljubljana, Slovenia, and was produced by Ivo Umek, Arian Dema, Dragiša Soldatović, Vladimir Jankulovski and Dimitar Čočorovski.

Personnel:

  • Arian Dema – acoustic and electric guitars, percussion, arrangements
  • Dragiša Soldatović – piano, electric piano, synthesizer, arrangements
  • Vladimir Jankulovski – electric bass, arrangements
  • Dimitar Čočorovski – drums, percussion, arrangements
  • Miro Bevc – recording
  • Jure Robežnik – editor
  • Slobodan Živković – artwork, photography

Track listing:

  1. Svadba – Dragiša Soldatović
  2. Galeb – Dragiša Soldatović
  3. Ciganka – Arian Dema
  4. Žeđ – Vladimir Jankulovski
  5. Fatamorgana – Arian Dema
  6. Čočor Ritam – Dimitar Čočorovski
  7. A bila je tako draga – Arian Dema
  8. Letnja ljubav – Dragiša Soldatović
  9. Vodopad – Dragiša Soldatović
  10. Jutro i noć – Dragiša Soldatović
  11. Tako treba – Dragiša Soldatović

In April 1980.

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In April 1980, “Atco” label released “On to Victory”, the ninth Humble Pie studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Villa Recorders” in Modesto, California, and was produced by John Elijah Wright, Steve Marriott, Bobby Tench, Anthony “Sooty” Jones and Jerry Shirley.

Personnel:

  • Steve Marriott – vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
  • Bobby Tench – vocals, guitar
  • Anthony “Sooty” Jones – vocals, bass
  • Jerry Shirley – drums
  • Cheryl Ashley – backing vocals
  • Marge Raymond – backing vocals
  • Lisa Zimmerman – backing vocals
  • John Wright, Akili Walker, Craig – engineer

Track listing:

  1. Fool for a Pretty Face – Steve Marriott, Jerry Shirley
  2. You Soppy Pratt – Steve Marriott, Anthony Jones, Jerry Shirley
  3. Infatuation – Steve Marriott
  4. Take It from Here – Steve Marriott
  5. Savin’ It – Bobby Tench, Steve Marriott
  6. Baby Don’t You Do It – Holland-Dozier-Holland
  7. Get It in the End – Steve Marriott, Anthony Jones, Jerry Shirley
  8. My Lover’s Prayer – Otis Redding
  9. Further Down the Road – Steve Marriott, Bobby Tench, Anthony Jones, Jerry Shirley
  10. Over You – Allen Orange, Clarence Toussaint 

In February 1981.

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In February 1981, “Casablanca” label released “Something in the Night”, the ninth Pure Prairie League studio album. It was recorded in 1980, and was produced by Rob Fraboni.

Personnel:

  • Vince Gill – vocals, banjo, guitar, violin
  • Jeff Wilson – vocals, guitar
  • Michael Connor – keyboards
  • Michael Reilly – vocals, bass
  • Billy Hinds – drums
  • Nicky Hopkins – piano
  • Gary Mielke – synthesizer
  • Mickey Raphael – harmonica
  • David Sanborn – saxophone
  • Johnny Lee Schell – guitar
  • Dick Sims – organ
  • Kristine Arnold – vocals
  • Renée Geyer – vocals
  • Janis Oliver-Gill – vocals
  • Ricky Fataar – percussion
  • Fredrioco Spumani – percussion
  • Terry Becker, Tim Kramer – engineer
  • Steve Gillmor – engineer assistant
  • Tim Bryant – art direction
  • Jeff Wack – design
  • Scott Hensel – photography

Track listing:

All tracks by Vince Gill; except where noted.

  1. Don’t Keep Me Hangin’
  2. Love Me Again
  3. Hold on to Our Hearts
  4. Something in the Night – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson, Steve Woodard
  5. Do You Love Me Truly, Julie?
  6. You’re Mine Tonight – Rafe Van Hoy
  7. Still Right Here in My Heart – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson
  8. I Wanna Know Your Name
  9. Feel the Fire – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson, Steve Woodard
  10. Tell Me One More Time – Dan Greer, Jeff Wilson

In October 1983.

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In October 1983, “Lamborghini Records” released “Bay of Kings”, the seventh Steve Hackett studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1983, and was produced by John Acock and Steve Hackett.

Personnel:

  • Steve Hackett – guitar, keyboards
  • Nick Magnus – synthesizer, keyboards
  • John Hackett – flute, keyboards

Track listing:

All tracks by Steve Hackett.

  1. Bay of Kings
  2. The Journey
  3. Kim
  4. Marigold
  5. St. Elmo’s Fire
  6. Petropolis
  7. Second Chance
  8. Cast Adrift
  9. Horizons
  10. Black Light
  11. The Barren Land
  12. Calmaria

On October 24, 1980.

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On October 24, 1980, “CBS” label released “80-f”, the third album After the Fire studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Utopia Studios” in London, and was produced by Mack and Tony Mansfield.

Personnel:

  • Peter “Memory” Banks – vocals, keyboards, synthesizers
  • John Russell – vocals, guitars
  • Andy Piercy – vocals, bass guitar
  • Pete King – drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. 1980-F – Peter Banks
  2. Love Will Always Make You Cry – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  3. Can You Face It – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  4. Who’s Gonna Love You (When You’re Old and Fat and Ugly) – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  5. Starfight – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  6. Wild West Show – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  7. Billy Billy – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks
  8. It’s High Fashion – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell
  9. Why Can’t We Be Friends? – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks, John Russell, Pete King
  10. Joanne – Andy Piercy, Peter Banks

On October 24, 1980.

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On October 24, 1980, “Dindisc” label released “Organisation”, the second Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark studio album. It was recorded in 1980, at “Ridge Farm” in Rusper, England, “Advision” in London, and was produced by Mike Howlett.

Personnel:

  • Paul Humphreys – vocals, synthesizers, electronic organ, electronic and acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
  • Andy McCluskey – vocals, synthesizer, bass guitar, electronic organ, treated acoustic piano, rhythm programming, acoustic and electronic percussion
  • Malcolm Holmes – drums, percussion

Track listing:

  1. Enola Gay – Andy McCluskey
  2. 2nd Thought – Andy McCluskey
  3. VCL XI – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
  4. Motion and Heart – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
  5. Statues – Andy McCluskey
  6. The Misunderstanding – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey
  7. The More I See You – Harry Warren, Mack Gordon
  8. Promise – Paul Humphreys
  9. Stanlow – Paul Humphreys, Andy McCluskey

On October 3, 1981.

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On October 3, 1981, “Warner Music Group” released “Law and Order”, the debut Lindsey Buckingham album. It was recorded 1980 – 1981, at “Larrabee Sound Studio” and “Wally Heider’s Studio” in Los Angeles, and was produced by Lindsey Buckingham and Richard Dashut.

Personnel:

  • Lindsey Buckingham – vocals, guitar, bass guitar, keyboards, drums, percussion
  • George Hawkins – bass
  • Mick Fleetwood – drums
  • Carol Ann Harris – vocals
  • Christine McVie – background vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Lindsey Buckingham, except where noted.

  1. Bwana
  2. Trouble
  3. Mary Lee Jones
  4. I’ll Tell You Now
  5. If Was I – Gary Paxton
  6. September Song – Maxwell Anderson, Kurt Weill
  7. Shadow of the West
  8. That’s How We Do It in L.A.
  9. Johnny Stew
  10. Love from Here, Love from There
  11. A Satisfied Mind – Red Hayes, Jack Rhodes

On September 23, 1986.

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On September 23, 1986, “MCA” label released “Third Stage”, the third Boston studio album. It was recorded 1980 – 1986, at “Hideaway Studio”, and was produced by Tom Scholz.

Personnel:

  • Brad Delp – lead and harmony vocals
  • Tom Scholz – guitars, organs, piano, bass guitar, drums, percussion
  • Jim Masdea – drums, percussion
  • Sib Hashian – drums, percussion
  • Gary Pihl – guitar

Track listing:

All tracks by Tom Scholz, except where noted.

  1. Amanda
  2. We’re Ready
  3. The Launch
  4. Countdown
  5. Ignition
  6. Third Stage Separation
  7. Cool the Engines – Tom Scholz, Fran Sheehan, Brad Delp
  8. My Destination
  9. A New World – Jim Masdea
  10. To Be a Man
  11. I Think I Like It – Tom Scholz, Jon English (Jon DeBrigard)
  12. Can’tcha Say (You Believe in Me)/Still in Love – Gerry Green, Tom Scholz, Brad Delp
  13. Hollyann

In July 1980.

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In July 1980, “Kirshner” label released “Seeds of Change” the debut Kerry Livgren album. It was recorded February – March 1980, at “Axis Studios” in Atlanta, Georgia, and was produced by Kerry Livgren and Brad Aaron.

Personnel:

  • Kerry Livgren – guitar, bass, piano, keyboards, synthesizer, Fender Rhodes, clavinet, mongo drums
  • Jeff Pollard – lead and backing vocals
  • Ronnie James Dio – lead vocal
  • Steve Walsh – lead vocal
  • Davy Moire – lead vocal
  • David Pack – lead vocal
  • Bobby Campo – tambourine, horns, trumpet, percussion
  • Darryl Kutz – harmonica
  • Gary Gilbert – bass
  • Paul Goddard – bass
  • John Thompson – drums
  • Phil Ehart – drums
  • Barriemore Barlow – drums
  • Robby Steinhardt – violin
  • John Thompson – gong
  • Mylon LeFevre, Brad Aaron, Steve Venezia, John Fristoe, Joey Jelf, Donna Williams, Victoria Livgren – backing vocals
  • The Moaning Multitudes – backing vocals

Track listing:

All tracks by Kerry Livgren

  1. Just One Way
  2. Mask of the Great Deceiver
  3. How Can You Live
  4. Whiskey Seed
  5. To Live for the King
  6. Down to the Core
  7. Ground Zero

On June 20, 1980.

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On June 20, 1980, “A&M” label released “Rise Up”, the eight Peter Frampton album. It was recorded in November 1980, at “The Hit Factory” in New York City, and was produced by Peter Frampton.

Personnel:

  • Peter Frampton – vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards
  • Bos Sabino – keyboards
  • Bob Mayo – keyboards, guitar, backing vocals
  • Billy Alessi – Yamaha CP 70, Korg ES 50
  • Elliot Randall – backing guitar
  • John Regan – bass guitar
  • Stanley Sheldon – bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Gary Mallaber – drums 
  • Jamie Oldaker – drums
  • Anton Fig – drums

Track listing:

All tracks by Peter Frampton, except where noted.

  1. You Kill Me
  2. I Don’t Wanna Let You Go
  3. Rise Up – Alessi Brothers
  4. Breaking All The Rules – Peter Frampton, Keith Reid
  5. Wasting The Night Away
  6. Midland Maniac – Steve Winwood, lyrics reworked by Peter Frampton
  7. I Can’t Stand It (Live)
  8. I’m in You (Live)