Albums First Released in 1984
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Pop albums became global events in 1984, while indie rock , post-punk and metal built equally committed audiences. Major releases from 1984 include Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution , Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen , Diamond Life by Sade and The Smiths by The Smiths . The year joined mass appeal with strong identities: Prince crossed rock, pop and funk; Springsteen paired big choruses with uneasy stories; Sade introduced a quieter form of soul; and the Smiths gave British indie a new voice. Browse new vinyl editions alongside second-hand copies. Our Pick of the Year: Purple Rain by Prince and the Revolution Purple Rain works as a studio album, a film soundtrack and a display of Prince's range. When Doves Cry removes the bass line from a major pop single, Let's Go Crazy turns rock into a sermon and the title track stretches into a live-style finale. Pop, funk and guitar music meet without sounding like separate exercises. Explore the year before or after 1983 Vinyl Records | 1985 Vinyl Records | All years