The Best Selling Singles from the 80s
To celebrate 70 years since Pick of the Pops made its debut on the BBC, Mark Goodier counts down the biggest singles from the 1980's.
October 2025 marks 70 years since ‘Pick Of The Pops’ made its debut on the BBC. As part of the celebrations, Mark Goodier counts down the UK's most bought singles from across the decades.
This hour, Mark presents the biggest sellers from the 1980's, compiled by The Official Charts Company.
To listen on most smart speakers, just say 'ask BBC Sounds to play Pick of the Pops'.
Produced by BBC Audio for BBC Radio 2.
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Brass Incorporated
At The Sign Of The Swinging Cymbal
- (Single).
- Pye International.
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Billy Joel
Uptown Girl
- An Innocent Man.
- CBS.
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Black Box
Ride On Time
- Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
- Sony Tv/Columbia.
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Soft Cell
Tainted Love
- Hits & Pieces - The Best of Marc Almond & Soft Cell.
- UMC.
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Dexys Midnight Runners
Come On Eileen
- Fantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artis.
- Columbia.
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Jennifer Rush
The Power Of Love
- Now That's What I Call Love (Compilat.
- Now.
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Culture Club
Karma Chameleon
- Fantastic 80's Disc 1 (Various Artis.
- Columbia.
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George Michael
Careless Whisper
- (CD Single).
- Sony Music Entertainment (UK).
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The Human League
Don't You Want Me
- Dare!.
- Virgin.
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Survivor
Eye Of The Tiger
- The No.1 Movies Album (Various Artist.
- Polygram Tv.
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Stevie Wonder
I Just Called To Say I Love You
- Stevie Wonder - Song Review.
- Motown.
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Wham!
Last Christmas
- NOW That's What I Call Christmas (Various Artists).
- Now.
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood
Relax
- Fantastic 80's - 3 (Various Artists).
- Sony Tv/Columbia.
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Band Aid
Do They Know It's Christmas?
- That's Christmas (Various Artists).
- EMI.
Broadcasts
- Sun 5 Oct 202518:00BBC Radio 2
- Wed 8 Oct 202503:00BBC Radio 2
