Get Happy!! 1980 Special - Celebrate a brilliant pop year!

This December 2025 issue features in-depth reviews and interviews from The Specials, Joy Division, OMD, Talking Heads, Dexys, Iron Maiden, Bow Wow Wow, Cockney Rejects, Diana Ross, and Young Marble Giants. Plus exclusive features on My Bloody Valentine, Steve Howe, Detroit 45s, Roland Gift, Ian Dury, The Who, Cheap Trick, and Beatles.

Record Collector Issue 577 is essential reading for fans of post-punk, new wave, and early 80s music. Dive deep into one of pop music's most creative and diverse years with expert analysis and rare interviews.

Suggested listening: Explore our Joy Division vinyl, The Specials records, OMD albums, and post-punk collection. Browse other Record Collector back issues for more music history features.