Cultural Highlights of 1985
- Mar 1985: USA for Africa Records 'We Are the World' – Following the British Band Aid success, American music royalty gathered in a Los Angeles studio to record 'We Are the World,' written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie. Featuring an incredible roster of legendary vocalists, the charity single raised millions of dollars for African famine relief, becoming a defining global anthem of unity and humanitarian compassion.
- Jul 1985: Live Aid Global Benefit Concerts – Music history witnessed its grandest international spectacle with the simultaneous Live Aid benefit concerts held in London and Philadelphia. Broadcast via satellite to 1.5 billion viewers across the globe, the event featured legendary career-defining performances—most notably Queen's masterclass stadium set—cementing rock music as a universal language capable of uniting humanity.
- Aug 1985: Dire Straits Champions Digital Recording – British rock band Dire Straits released *Brothers in Arms*, an album that became a massive commercial blockbuster while championing the newly invented compact disc (CD) format. Utilizing state-of-the-art digital recording technology, the album showcased pristine sonic clarity, earning multiple Grammy Awards and defining the high-end audiophile sound of the mid-80s.
- Nov 1985: Wham! Breaks Ground in China – Pop duo Wham! achieved historic international status by becoming the very first major Western pop act to tour mainland China. Their highly publicized tour opened cultural doors during a changing geopolitical landscape, cementing George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley as ambassadors of upbeat, accessible 1980s pop.
Night Time
By Killing Joke
Label: Virgin
Released: 1985
Dream Into Action
By Howard Jones
Label: Elektra
Released: 1985
The Dream of the Blue Turtles
By Sting
Label: A&M Records
Released: 1985
What a Life!
By Divinyls
Label: Chrysalis
Released: 1985
The Ups and Downs
By Stephen Duffy
Label: 10 Records
Released: 1985
Once a Fool, ...
By 高橋幸宏
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Rigtige mænd: gider ikke høre mere vrøvl
By TV-2
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Paul Hardcastle
By Paul Hardcastle
Label: Chrysalis
Released: 1985
Мания величия
By Ария
Label: [no label]
Released: 1985
رقصات شرقية مع وردة و عبدالحليم حافظ
By Setrak and His Belly Dance Group
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Difficult to Cure
By Rainbow
Label: Polydor
Released: 1985
Listen Like Thieves
By INXS
Label: wea
Released: 1985
Witch Hunter
By Grave Digger
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Suzanne Vega
By Suzanne Vega
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Misdemeanor
By UFO
Label: Chrysalis
Released: 1985
Strength
By The Alarm
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Movin'
By Jennifer Rush
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Cut the Crap
By The Clash
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Too Tough to Die
By Ramones
Label: Sire Records
Released: 1985
Ghosts of an Ideal Wife
By Laughing Clowns
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Luz III
By Luz
Label: Zafiro
Released: 1985
With Sympathy
By Ministry
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Rock a Little
By Stevie Nicks
Label: Modern Records
Released: 1985
Maa on voimaa
By Kauko Röyhkä & Narttu
Label: Euros Records
Released: 1985
Boxes
By Icehouse
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Danger Metal
By Saints' Anger
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Im Schatten der Ärzte
By Die Ärzte
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Photos de voyages
By Francis Cabrel
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Play Deep
By The Outfield
Label: Columbia
Released: 1985
Wynton Marsalis
By Wynton Marsalis
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Pohjantähden alla
By Popeda
Label: Poko Rekords
Released: 1985
Rock vs. Opera
By Dollie de Luxe
Label: Notabene Records
Released: 1985
Erasmo Carlos
By Erasmo Carlos
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Le Mariage du Ciel et de l'Enfer
By Art Zoyd
Label: Cryonic Inc.
Released: 1985
Movin’
By Jennifer Rush
Label: CBS
Released: 1985
Anywhere You Go...
By David Pack
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Bad Moon Rising
By Sonic Youth
Label: Homestead Records
Released: 1985
White Lines
By Zero Nine
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Bem bom
By Gal Costa
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Picture Book
By Simply Red
Label: Elektra
Released: 1985
Adrénaline
By Voodoo Child
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Maximum Security
By Alien Sex Fiend
Label: Anagram Records
Released: 1985
Bringing Home the Bait
By Live Skull
Label: Homestead Records
Released: 1985
Kerjäläisten valtakunta
By Dingo
Label: Kräk!
Released: 1985
Circle
By Max Carl
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Head Over Heels
By Headpins
Label: MCA Records
Released: 1985
Ağlama Bebeğim
By Ahmet Kaya
Label: Gam Production
Released: 1985
Toca madera
By Panzer
Label: Serdisco
Released: 1985
Pega con fuerza
By Obús
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Psychocandy
By The Jesus and Mary Chain
Label: Reprise Records
Released: 1985
...Fils de la haine
By Killers
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Face Another Day
By The Monroes
Label: Parlophone
Released: 1985
Branded and Exiled
By Running Wild
Label: Noise International
Released: 1985
The Desert Music
By Steve Reich
Label: Nonesuch
Released: 1985
II
By Ain Soph
Label: Misty Circles
Released: 1985
III
By Kenso
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
All Part of Growing Up
By Lost Cherrees
Label: Fight Back Records
Released: 1985
Horse Bites Dog Cries
By D.I.
Label: Reject Records
Released: 1985
Here's to Future Days (bonus EP)
By Thompson Twins
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Time for Lovers
By Frank Duval
Label: TELDEC
Released: 1985
Symphoniae: Geistliche Gesänge (Sequentia)
By Hildegard von Bingen
Label: Deutsche Harmonia Mundi
Released: 1985
Virtuoso Recorder Music
By Amsterdam Loeki Stardust Quartet
Label: L’Oiseau‐Lyre
Released: 1985
The Prison of Life
By Legion of Parasites
Label: Thrash Records
Released: 1985
Boy Meets Girl
By Boy Meets Girl
Label: A&M Records
Released: 1985
White City: A Novel
By Pete Townshend
Label: ATCO Records
Released: 1985
Ain’t Got No Cadillac
By Eddie Meduza
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Tales of Terror
By Stormwitch
Label: Scratch Records
Released: 1985
The Spell
By The Enid
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
あぶらだこ
By あぶらだこ
Label: JAPAN RECORD
Released: 1985
On My Own
By Lew Dewitt
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Trop Petit
By 2 Belgen
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Verklärte Nacht / Variationen für Orchester
By Arnold Schoenberg
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Released: 1985
Perhaps
By The Associates
Label: wea
Released: 1985
Preludes
By Chopin
Label: Deutsche Grammophon
Released: 1985
A Little Spice
By Loose Ends
Label: MCA Records
Released: 1985
Am I Real or What
By Melanie
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Demos
By Psi Com
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
10 Carrot Diamond
By Charlotte Diamond
Label: Hug Bug Records
Released: 1985
Feel the Fire
By Overkill
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
The Jets
By The Jets
Label: MCA Records
Released: 1985
Symphonies Nos. 1, 2
By Beethoven
Label: CBS Records Masterworks
Released: 1985
Pedro Caldeira Cabral
By Pedro Caldeira Cabral
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Executioner’s Song
By Razor
Label: Viper Records
Released: 1985
Heart of Our Time
By Demon
Label: Clay Records
Released: 1985
Espadas de cristal
By Cristal y Acero
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Soldiers Under Command
By Stryper
Label: Enigma
Released: 1985
He Is the Light
By Al Green
Label: A&M Records
Released: 1985
Nightmare Theatre
By Exorcist
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Hans im Glück
By Pankow
Label: AMIGA
Released: 1985
Brandenburg Concertos
By J. S. Bach
Label: Decca Records
Released: 1985
Mass for four Voices / Choral music (Quink Vocal Ensemble)
By William Byrd
Label: Unknown Label
Released: 1985
Duas vozes
By Egberto Gismonti
Label: ECM Records
Released: 1985
Behind the Lines
By David Knopfler
Label: Intercord
Released: 1985