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This vibrant web page offers an eclectic and visually engaging journey through pop music history as captured on vinyl from around the world. It’s not bound by genre or geography but instead celebrates diversity—highlighting iconic and obscure records alike. From Jamaican reggae and French chanson to salsa, synth-pop, and Italo rock, each card showcases album art and rich descriptions that evoke sound, context, and culture. Without focusing on a single artist, it curates a global mixtape in wax, where design, storytelling, and musical heritage converge. A paradise for crate diggers, design lovers, and pop music historians alike.

Latest Updated POP Music from all around the world, released on vinyl records

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Gianna Nannini - Puzzle album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl

Metronome Musik / Dischi Ricordi 813 387 , 1984 , Germany

Gianna Nannini - Puzzle

Gianna Nannini’s “Puzzle” captures her 1984 breakthrough moment, blending Italian rock attitude with sharp synth-driven production. Produced with Conny Plank, the album balances raw vocals, electronic tension, and stadium-ready hooks, anchored by the era-defining single “Fotoromanza” and wrapped in a striking structured sleeve design.

MANU DIBANGO - Afrijazzy Makossa album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl

Polydor 831 720 , 1986 , Germany

MANU DIBANGO - Afrijazzy Makossa

Manu Dibango’s "Afrijazzy Makossa" captures the 1986 moment when Afro-Jazz, funk, and modern studio power collided. Anchored by the chart-topping "Makossa ’87," the album blends African rhythm with jazz authority, produced by Dibango and Bill Laswell, and recorded in New York with an international, heavyweight lineup.

BOB GELDOF - Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl

Mercury Records 830 697 , 1986 , Netherlands

BOB GELDOF - Deep In The Heart Of Nowhere

Released in 1986, Deep in the Heart of Nowhere is Bob Geldof’s first full solo statement after the Boomtown Rats era. Produced by Rupert Hine, it blends mid-80s British pop-rock polish with restless, inward songwriting. Tracks like This Is the World Calling and Love Like a Rocket anchor an album that feels personal, controlled, and deliberately serious on vinyl.

VARIOUS ARTISTS - Woodstock Two Jimi Hendrix Vinyl 2Lp Set album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl

Atlantic Records, 2407 012, 1971, UK

Woodstock Two 2LP Set

Woodstock 1969 in Bethel, New York was three days of mud, volume, and “peace & music” that somehow mutated into a cultural monument. Woodstock Two (1971, Atlantic) is the official 2LP aftershock: 16 performances plus festival ambience, from Jimi Hendrix and Jefferson Airplane to CSN&Y, Joan Baez, Melanie, Mountain and Canned Heat.

WILLIE COLON - Exitos album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl

MusArt MPI 80152, 1990, Mexico

WILLIE COLON - Exitos

Éxitos is a greatest hits collection from Willie Colón, capturing the energy and brilliance of his groundbreaking salsa career. Featuring classic tracks from his work with Héctor Lavoe and solo hits alike, the album offers a vibrant journey through Colón’s golden years and the sound that defined a generation of Latin music lovers.

THE BEATLES - Revolver (France) album front cover vinyl record

 

THE BEATLES - Revolver (French and Italian Editions)
THE BEATLES - Revolver (France) THE BEATLES - Revolver (Italy)

"Revolver," a groundbreaking album that redefined popular music. Featuring innovative recording techniques and iconic tracks like "Eleanor Rigby" and "Tomorrow Never Knows," it left an indelible mark on music history.

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4AD , 1986 , Netherlands

CLAN OF XYMOX - Medusa

"Clan of Xymox", also known as Xymox, are a goth band founded in the Netherlands in 1981. In the 1980s they knew moderate success, even scoring a hit single in the United States; they have been referred to as the "founding fathers of goth." Though the band is still active and continues to tour and release records, of the original members (Ronny Moorings, Pieter Nooten, Frank Weyzig, and Anke [also Anka] Wolbert), only Moorings remains in the band today.

YELLO - Stella album front cover vinyl record

Vertigo 822 820-1 , 1985 , German Release

YELLO - Stella

Stella has that perfect 80s synth-pop bite — cool, polished, and loaded with attitude. The album swings between club grooves and quirky electronic flourishes, all wrapped in Yello’s unmistakable weird-but-sleek vibe. “Desire” sets the tone, “Vicious Games” adds the drama, and then “Oh Yeah” barges in with its cult-movie punchline swagger. For collectors, it’s one of those LPs that just refuses to age.

JIMMY CLIFF - Cliff Hanger album front cover vinyl record
JIMMY CLIFF - Cliff Hanger

When I drop the needle on “Cliff Hanger,” it hits with that polished yet rootsy blend Cliff mastered in the 80s. Earl “Chinna” Smith threads the whole record together with his trademark swing-style guitar, giving the tunes just enough yard-flavour to stay authentic. The vibe is smooth, bold, radio-friendly reggae with real backbone—pure island energy wrapped in sleek production.

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BOBBY RODRIGUEZ - Lead Me To That Beautiful Band

"Lead Me to That Beautiful Band" is the vibrant 1975 release by "Bobby Rodriguez Y La Compañia". Produced by the legendary Ray Baretto and Alux Masucci, this LP delivers a fusion of Latin rhythms that captivate the soul. Recorded at Good Vibrations Sound Studio, New York, and engineered by Jon Fausty, it features a talented ensemble including Bobby Rodriguez, Junior Cordova, and more. A sonic journey through Latin music excellence.

PETER TOSH - Equal Rights album front cover vinyl record
PETER TOSH - Equal Rights

“Equal Rights” doesn’t whisper its message—it marches right up to you, steady and unbending. Tosh fires each line with conviction while legendary duo Sly Dunbar and Robbie Shakespeare lock down a deep, rolling foundation. The result is a reggae landmark that blends groove, grit, and unshakable purpose.

BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Babylon by Bus Deluxe Two Record Set album front cover vinyl record
BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Babylon by Bus Deluxe Two Record Set

Bob Marley & The Wailers' "Babylon by Bus" 12" Vinyl LP, stands as a timeless reggae gem. Released against the backdrop of Jamaica's music scene, it epitomizes Marley's influence during the era.

German Release with Blue Label of "Babylon by Bus" Release of Jamaican Release of "Babylon by Bus" Jamaican Deluxe Release of "Babylon by Bus"
MADONNA - The First Album front cover vinyl record
MADONNA - The First Album

Somewhere between a prayer and a dance beat, The First Album introduced a downtown girl with holy ambition. She strutted through the early ’80s like disco’s last disciple, rewriting pop’s rulebook in fishnets and defiance. Every groove says it: faith in the beat, sin in the melody — and a career that hadn’t even started yet.

SERGE GAINSBOURG - Homme Tete de Chou album front cover vinyl LP album https://vinyl-records.nl
SERGE GAINSBOURG - Homme Tete de Chou

Sorti en 1976, "L’Homme à T te de Chou" est un album-concept majeur de Serge Gainsbourg. À travers une narration sombre et poétique, il explore la folie amoureuse d’un homme obsédé par Marilou. Entre rock, reggae et chanson française, l’album confirme le génie provocateur et visionnaire de Gainsbourg.

SHEILA - Quel Temperament de Feu album front cover vinyl record
SHEILA - Quel Temperament de Feu

SHEILA's "Quel Tempérament de Feu" (1975) is a vibrant disco-infused album showcasing the French icon's shift towards a bolder sound. Title track "Quel Tempérament de Feu" bursts with energy, while songs like "Ne Fais Pas Tanguer le Bateau" bring sultry rhythms. Sheila embraces the dancefloor era

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BOB MARLEY & THE WAILERS - Rastaman Vibratio  

Back in the day, slipping this LP from its gatefold felt like opening a sermon disguised as a record sleeve. The bass from “Rat Race” still rattles through any half-decent speaker, while “Positive Vibration” sounds like morning sunlight on a needle. This isn’t background music—it’s vinyl that still smells of ganja smoke, burlap, and revolution. A German pressing, yet it beats like Jamaica.

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MICHAEL JACKSON - Thriller

Released in 1982, “Thriller” didn’t just define the 1980s—it rewired the global music circuit. Jackson moonwalked between pop, rock, and funk with cinematic flair, while the guitar fire of Eddie Van Halen and that unmistakable groove made the world dance, stare, and never quite recover.

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Edgar Winter - The Edgar Winter Album

The Edgar Winter Album, released in 1979, is a highly regarded musical masterpiece by the talented American musician Edgar Winter. Produced by Edgar Winter himself and Tom Moulton, with guidance from Steve Paul , this album showcases Winter's exceptional skills as a vocalist, keyboardist, and saxophonist.

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TOM WAITS - Swordfishtrombone

“Swordfishtrombones” (1983) marked Tom Waits’ radical artistic rebirth—an album where surreal storytelling collided with junkyard percussion and brass chaos. Featuring bassist Larry Taylor and percussionist Stephen Hodges, it opened a new avant-garde chapter in Waits’ unpredictable evolution.

Swordfishtrombone 12" Vinyl LP
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KILLING JOKE - Revelations

"Revelations," Killing Joke's third album, released in 1982 amid the post-punk era's zenith, is a sonic manifesto that defies conventions. Produced by Conny Plank, its tracks like "Empire Song" and "Chop-Chop" showcase the band's fusion of tribal rhythms and angular guitars. A cult classic, "Revelations" remains a testament to Killing Joke's influential sound and its enduring impact on alternative music.

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JEFF BECK - Guitar Shop with Terry Bozzio, Tony Hymas

Jeff Beck's "Guitar Shop," a 1989 instrumental rock masterpiece, earned critical acclaim and won the Grammy for "Best Rock Instrumental Performance" in 1990. Produced by a collaborative team including Leif Mases, Tony Hymas, and Terry Bozzio, the album was recorded in SOL Studio, England. Beck's guitar prowess, coupled with innovative compositions, left an enduring impact, influencing generations of musicians and solidifying its status as a timeless gem.

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EL GRAN COMBO - Ameme

El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico’s 1989 album Ámame captures the orchestra at its peak, blending fiery salsa roots with the softer elegance of salsa romántica. Produced by Rafael Ithier and Ernesto Sánchez, it features unforgettable tracks like the title song and Aguacero. With its iconic cover and irresistible brass, this LP cemented the band’s legacy atop Latin music.

SHEILA B. DEVOTION - Love Me Baby album front cover vinyl record
SHEILA B. DEVOTION - Love Me Baby

Dig into Sheila B. Devotion's "Love Me Baby" (1977) on Carrere! This 7" vinyl single features the soulful title track, a passionate plea for love. The picture sleeve adds another layer of Sheila's charisma. It's a perfect slice of French disco-infused R&B, a must for Sheila fans and vinyl collectors alike.

PETER TOSH - Legalize It (European Versions)  album front cover vinyl record
PETER TOSH - Legalize It (European Versions)

In the world of reggae history, Peter Tosh's debut solo album, "Legalize It," stands as a seminal work that not only marked a significant moment in the artist's career but also carried profound cultural and social implications. Released in 1976, this iconic 12" vinyl LP album remains a cornerstone

- Legalize It (1978, EEC) - Legalize it (1978, Holland)