Pure80sPop began in 1999, inspired by a BBC New Year’s Eve programme looking back at the 1980s. After watching it, I wanted to create a place on the web to celebrate the music of that decade.
The early site was simple: I would upload five MP3s of 80s songs. This was the Napster era, before streaming became an everyday way to listen to music. The site was also taken down a couple of times because of copyright issues.
Uploading was done over a dial-up connection, and even a few songs could take around two hours to upload.
That small beginning has grown into a collection of music, information and memories for other fans to explore.
Today, Pure80sPop brings together artist biographies, songs, albums, UK charts and music trivia. You can explore the decade year by year, test your knowledge with the quizzes, and discover new releases and reissues from familiar 80s artists.
Visitors can also choose their three favourite songs and help shape the Community Top 10.
The aim is to help you rediscover old favourites, remember the moments that went with them, and find music you may have missed.
Suggestions and corrections are welcome. If you spot an error, find a broken link or have a memory to share, please get in touch through the Contact page.