⇦ 1980 1982 ⇨

Top 15 Artists Who Released their Debut Recording in 1981

These artists released their first recording in 1981, which made them first eligible for the 2007 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. Artists aleady inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are highlighted in orange.

1. R.E.M.
2. The Replacements
3. Depeche Mode
4. Eurythmics
5. Duran Duran
6. Hüsker Dü
7. Lionel Richie
8. Phil Collins
9. Ministry
10. Tears for Fears
11. Stevie Nicks
12. Mötley Crüe
13. New Order
14. Billy Idol
15. Minor Threat

Essential Debut Albums from 1981

Albums (?)Wikipedia
Depeche ModeSpeak & Spell☆
Duran DuranDuran Duran☆
George StraitStrait Country☆
Heaven 17 Penthouse and Pavement☆
Minor ThreatMinor Threat☆
Phil CollinsFace Value☆
Soft CellNon Stop Erotic Cabaret☆
Stevie NicksBella Donna☆
The ReplacementsSorry Ma, Forgot To Take Out the Trash☆
VenomWelcome to Hell☆

Essential Debut Songs from 1981

Songs (?)Wikipedia
Billy IdolDancing With Myself☆
Billy IdolMony Mony☆
Buckner & GarciaPac-Man Fever☆
Depeche ModeJust Can't Get Enough☆
Duran DuranGirls on Film☆
Duran DuranPlanet Earth☆
Heaven 17Penthouse and Pavement☆
Kim WildeKids in America☆
Lionel Richie & Diana RossEndless Love☆
Minor ThreatMinor Threat☆
Minor ThreatStraight Edge☆
Phil CollinsIn The Air Tonight☆
QuarterflashHarden My Heart☆
R.E.M.Radio Free Europe☆
Romeo VoidNever Say Never☆
Sheena EastonFor Your Eyes Only☆
Soft CellTainted Love☆
Stevie NicksEdge Of Seventeen☆
Stevie Nicks with Don HenleyLeather and Lace☆
Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty & The HeartbreakersStop Draggin' My Heart Around☆
Stray CatsRock This Town☆
Stray CatsStray Cat Strut☆
Tom Tom ClubGenius of Love☆

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⇦ 1980 1982 ⇨

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