New Wave Time Warp

Mickey and the Milkshakes’ Talking ‘Bout… Milkshakes! album came out February 1, 1982. Here’s “It’s You,” a single from the same era. Apparently it’s the first album that had Billy Childish on it!

Thomas Dolby’s “Airwaves” single came out January 30, 1982. Here’s the original video.

The Nightingales’ “Use Your Loaf” single came out January 30, 1982.

The Revillos’ “Bongo Brain” single came out January 29, 1982. Here’s the original promo video.

Pigbag’s “Getting Up” single came out January 29, 1982. Here’s the original video.

Jools Holland & the Millionaires’ “Pineapple Chunk” single came out January 29, 1982.

Secret Affair’s Business As Usual album came out January 29, 1982. Here’s “Follow the Leader” from it.

Associates’ “Party Fears Two” single came out January 28, 1982. Here’s a TV performance from that era—I always loved the keyboard part in this song.

Huang Chung’s “China” single came out January 27, 1982.

Felt’s Crumbling the Antiseptic Beauty album came out January 27, 1982. Here’s “I Worship the Sun” from it.