| # | Title | Artist | Rating | Length |
|---|
| 1 | Kids in America- recording engineer:
- Jeo (from 1980 until 1981)
- programming:
- Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
- engineer:
- Steve Stewart
- producer:
- Ricky Wilde
- additional keyboard:
- Nick Priessnitz (from 1980 until 1981)
- bass guitar:
- Martin Russell (from 1980 until 1981) and Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981)
- drums (drum set):
- Bernhard Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Chris North (from 1980 until 1981) and Tobias Wörner (from 1980 until 1981)
- guitar:
- Thomas Hahn (from 1980 until 1981), Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981), Francis Lickerish (from 1980 until 1981), Steve Stewart (from 1980 until 1981), James Stevenson (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
- keyboard:
- Jörn‐Uwe Fahrenkrog‐Petersen (from 1980 until 1981), Robert John Godfrey (from 1980 until 1981), Calvin Hayes (from 1980 until 1981), Derek von Krogh (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
- background vocals:
- D. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), M. Janz (from 1980 until 1981), N. Janz (from 1980 until 1981) and Ricky Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
- lead vocals:
- Charlotte Hatherley (from 1980 until 1981) and Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
- vocals:
- Kim Wilde (from 1980 until 1981)
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Cherry Red Records Ltd. , EMI Records Ltd. (in 1981, in 1996, in 2001), EMI France (in 1993) and EMI Records Limited (in 2006)
- recorded at:
- Amira Studio (from 1980 until 1981), RAK Studios in London , England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981), Soundmastaz Studios (from 1980 until 1981), Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (from 1980 until 1981) and The Lodge Recording Studio in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom (from 1980 until 1981)
- mixed at:
- Jeopark in Buchholz, Niedersachsen , Germany, RAK Studios in London , England, United Kingdom and Studio 77 in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
- part of:
- TV Cream: Real 100 Best Singles Ever (number: 55)
- recording of:
- Kids in America (from 1980 until 1981)
- writer:
- Marty Wilde and Ricky Wilde
- publisher:
- All Nations Music, EMI Music Publishing , Finchley Music Corp., RAK Publishing Ltd. and Rickim Music Ltd.
| Kim Wilde | 4.35 | 3:25 |
| 2 | Atomic- engineer:
- Peter Coleman and David Tickle
- producer:
- Mike Chapman
- bass guitar:
- Nigel Harrison (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- drums (drum set):
- Clem Burke (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- guitar:
- Frank Infante (from 1979-05 until 1979-06) and Chris Stein (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- keyboard:
- Jimmy Destri (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- guest background vocals:
- Ellie Greenwich (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- lead vocals:
- Deborah Harry (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Capitol Records, Inc. (in 1979), Chrysalis Records (in 1979), Chrysalis Records, Inc. (in 1979) and Chrysalis Records Ltd. (in 1980)
- recorded at:
- Electric Lady Studios in Greenwich Village, New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06), Mediasound Studios in New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06) and Power Station Studios in Hell's Kitchen, New York, New York, United States (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- mixed at:
- MCA Whitney Recording Studios in Glendale, California, United States
- part of:
- Songs banned by the BBC (number: Gulf War ban)
- recording of:
- Atomic (from 1979-05 until 1979-06)
- writer:
- Jimmy Destri and Deborah Harry
- publisher:
- Chrysalis Music (ended), Monster Island Music Publishing Corporation (ended), BMG Monarch, Chrysalis Music Ltd. , Chrysalis Records Ltd. , EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Rare Blue Music Inc
| Blondie | 4 | 3:46 |
| 3 | Tainted Love- engineer:
- Paul Hardiman
- producer:
- Mike Thorne
- mixer:
- Harvey Goldberg
- electronic instruments and other instruments:
- Dave Ball
- background vocals:
- Vicious Pink
- vocals:
- Marc Almond
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1981)
- recorded at:
- Advision Studios in Fitzrovia, Camden , Westminster, London , England, United Kingdom
- music videos:
- Tainted Love by Soft Cell
- part of:
- VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 5), Paste: The 50 Greatest NON One-Hit Wonders of All Time (number: 8), New York Post: 100 Greatest Covers (2007) (number: 10), Pitchfork: The Story of Goth in 33 Songs, VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 33) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (number: 46)
- cover recording of:
- Tainted Love
- lyricist and composer:
- Ed Cobb
- publisher:
- Burlington Music Co., Ltd. and Embassy Music Corporation
- sub-publisher:
- ミュージック・セールス
| Soft Cell | 3.9 | 2:37 |
| 4 | Mad World | Tears for Fears | 4.2 | 3:29 |
| 5 | Poison Arrow- engineer:
- Gary Langan
- producer:
- Trevor Horn
- bass guitar:
- Mark Lickley
- lead vocals:
- Martin Fry
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1982), Mercury Records Ltd. (London) (in 1982), Phonogram Ltd. (in 1982) and Phonogram Ltd. (London) (in 1982)
- mixed at:
- Sarm Studios in Aldgate, Tower Hamlets, London , England, United Kingdom (in 1982)
- part of:
- The Downloader’s Music Source Book (number: 76)
- recording of:
- Poison Arrow
- writer:
- Martin Fry, Mark Lickley, Stephen Singleton and Mark White
- publisher:
- 10 Music Ltd., Copyright Control , Neutron Music, Neutron Music Ltd., Virgin Music , Virgin Music (Publishers) Ltd. and Virgin Music (Publishing) Ltd.
- part of:
- Mantrap
| ABC | 4.4 | 3:22 |
| 6 | Pop Muzik | M | 4 | 4:53 |
| 7 | Video Killed the Radio Star- producer:
- The Buggles
- electric guitar and lead vocals:
- Trevor Horn (in 1979)
- keyboard:
- Geoff Downes (in 1979)
- choir vocals:
- Debi Doss (in 1979) and Linda Jardim (in 1979)
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Island Records (in 1979)
- part of:
- VH1’s 100 Greatest One‐Hit Wonders of the ’80s (number: 40)
- recording of:
- Video Killed the Radio Star
- writer:
- Geoff Downes, Trevor Horn and Bruce Woolley
- publisher:
- Ackee Music, Inc., BMG Gold Songs, Carbert Music Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Copyright Control , Island Music Ltd., Round Hill Compositions, Unforgettable Songs Ltd., Universal , Universal Music Publishing Pty Ltd. , Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. and Universal/Island Music Ltd.
| Buggles | 3.95 | 3:21 |
| 8 | Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick | Ian Dury and the Blockheads | 3.9 | 3:42 |
| 9 | You’ll Always Find Me in the Kitchen at Parties | Jona Lewie | 5 | 2:57 |
| 10 | Dreadlock Holiday- engineer:
- Keith Bessey, Eric Stewart and Tony Spath
- producer:
- Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
- mixer:
- Eric Stewart
- agogô, congas, cowbell, marimba, timbales and triangle:
- Paul Burgess
- bass guitar, cabasa and background vocals and lead vocals:
- Graham Gouldman
- drums (drum set) and tambourine:
- Stuart Tosh
- electric guitar:
- Rick Fenn and Graham Gouldman
- electric piano and maracas:
- Eric Stewart
- organ:
- Rick Fenn and Eric Stewart
- synthesizer [Yamaha Cs80]:
- Duncan Mackay
- background vocals:
- Rick Fenn, Eric Stewart and Stuart Tosh
- arranger:
- 10cc
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- Mercury Records Ltd. (in 1978) and Phonogram Ltd. (in 1978)
- recorded at and mixed at:
- Strawberry Studios South in Dorking, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
- music videos:
- Dreadlock Holiday by 10cc
- recording of:
- Dreadlock Holiday
- writer:
- Graham Gouldman and Eric Stewart
- publisher:
- EMI Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd , EMI Music Publishing Ltd. and Man-Ken Music Ltd.
| 10cc | 4.65 | 4:27 |
| 11 | Big in Japan | Alphaville | | 4:36 |
| 12 | Down Under- additional engineer:
- Paul Ray
- engineer:
- Jim Barbour and Peter McIan
- producer:
- Peter McIan
- bass:
- John Rees
- drums (drum set):
- Jerry Speiser
- guitar:
- Ron Strykert
- keyboard and woodwind:
- Greg Ham
- vocals:
- Colin Hay
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- CBS Records Australia Limited (in 1981), Columbia Records (in 1981), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Australia) Pty Limited (in 1981), Sony Music Entertainment (Australia) Pty. Ltd. (in 1981), Sony Music Productions Pty. Ltd. (in 1981, in 1982), CBS, Inc. (in 1982), Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (in 1982) and Diski CBS AEBE (in 1986)
- recorded at:
- Richmond Recorders in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- part of:
- VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (number: 96)
- recording of:
- Down Under
- lyricist:
- Colin Hay
- composer:
- Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
- publisher:
- April Music Pty. Ltd., EMI Blackwood Music Inc., EMI Music , EMI Music Australia Pty. Limited , EMI Songs, EMI Songs Australia, EMI Songs Australia Pty. Ltd., EMI Songs Ltd., フジパシフィック音楽出版 SBK事業部 (until 2014-12-31) and フジパシフィックミュージック SBK事業部 (from 2015-01-01 to present)
| Men at Work | 3.95 | 3:37 |
| 13 | Obsession | Animotion | 3.35 | 3:52 |
| 14 | Speak Like a Child | The Style Council | 2 | 3:15 |
| 15 | Antmusic | Adam and the Ants | | 3:28 |
| 16 | Come On Eileen | Dexys Midnight Runners | 4.15 | 4:00 |
| 17 | Fade to Grey- engineer:
- John Hudson
- producer:
- Midge Ure and Visage
- performer:
- Billy Currie, Rusty Egan, Dave Formula, John McGeoch, Steve Strange and Midge Ure
- arranger:
- Visage
- phonographic copyright (℗) by:
- PolyGram Records, Inc. (in 1980) and Universal Records (in 1980)
- recorded at:
- Genetic Studios in West Berkshire, England, United Kingdom
- mixed at:
- Mayfair Sound in London , England, United Kingdom
- recording of:
- Fade to Grey
- writer:
- Billy Currie, Chris Payne and Midge Ure
- publisher:
- Hot Food Music Ltd., Island Music Ltd., Mood Music Ltd. and Performance Music Ltd
| Visage | 4.1 | 3:48 |
| 18 | Da Da Da I Don’t Love You You Don’t Love Me Aha Aha Aha | Trio | 3.35 | 3:17 |
| 19 | Johnny and Mary | Robert Palmer | 4.5 | 4:00 |
| 20 | Private Life | Grace Jones | | 4:11 |
| 21 | Each and Everyone | Everything but the Girl | 4 | 2:46 |
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