NOW 80s

In order - Mark Goodier's 11-hour journey through the decade's biggest number 1 songs, from ABBA and Adam Ant to Wham!, Madonna, Rick Astley and Kylie Minogue.

Before the CD, the perfect pop songs were spun by singers and bands on 7 inch vinyl. From 1980-1984 these were the classic UK hits that invaded the world.

In the 80s the Scottish scene was vibrant and creative with punk, indie, synth, acoustic and Celtic folk influences topping the charts. Altered Images' Clare Grogan has 30 of the best.

Let NOW 80s lift your mood, as we crank up the neon and hit the dancefloor with the most electrifying feelgood music videos the 80s had to offer.

Once these tracks made it to the top spot there was no knocking them off! This is our countdown of the 50 longest chart toppers of the 1980s.