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Best 80s New Wave

I haven't seen too many posts on here regarding the '80s new wave/new romantic music scene. A lot of folks (including myself) have original vinyl copies of these artists, then bought the CD when they came out and are now buying the re-releases on 180g vinyl. What are some of your favorites? 

My favs are:
1. Pet Shop Boys - (Please, Actually, Introspective, Behaviour and Very)--CD and vinyl
2. New Order - Low Life, is this on vinyl? Technique is great on vinyl
3. Depeche Mode - Violator
4. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
5. Propaganda - Secret Wish (Vinyl and CD)
bluorion
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16f4
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N80,

my opinion, for what it’s worth, is that the B-52s are quintessentially New Wave.  Kitschy, but New Wave.  Right along with Adam and the Ants.  
bluorion OP
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@n80 @lowrider57  Another band that changed its colors was Ministry---remember the album With Sympathy? Very 'new wave' synth pop---then they went hard core industrial. 

The B-52's Whammy was very new wave---Legal Tender was a great song.

Sparks w/Jane Wiedlin--Cool Places
aniwolfe
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Shock to not see any mention of Missing Persons!
They were my favorite New Wave 80’s band.

Also loved Aha, Ultravox, Talk Talk, The Cars and Real Life
nutty
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Crowded House

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jplunkettj
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Don't forget:
The The - Soul Mining
Blancmange - Happy Families
Japan - Gentleman Take Polaroids, Tin Drum
Modern English - After The Snow
Gang of Four - Entertainment
The Teardrop Explodes - Kilamangarro
Joy Division - Unknown Pleasures, Closer
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