Albums Turning 40 This Year

While we still feel like the 90’s were 10 years ago, they were not!  Kids born in 1994 will turn 30 this year!!!!

That means some epic albums from 1984 will be turning 40. Sit down, pop an Asprin and let’s look at some!

Van Halen, ‘1984’ (Jan. 9, 1984)

Van Halen pic.twitter.com/Y8VTfTcpiP

— Classic Rock In Pics (@crockpics) January 7, 2024

Judas Priest, ‘Defenders of the Faith’ (Jan. 13, 1984)

The Pretenders, ‘Learning to Crawl’ (Jan. 13, 1984)

Bon Jovi, ‘Bon Jovi’ (Jan. 23, 1984)

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 🎊 We have SO much in store for you all in 2024 as we celebrate our 40th anniversary! ❤️🗡️ pic.twitter.com/wNN7hNIysu

— Bon Jovi (@BonJovi) January 1, 2024

Whitesnake, ‘Slide It In’ (Jan. 30, 1984)

Scorpions, ‘Love at First Sting’ (March 1984)

Spinal Tap, ‘This is Spinal Tap’ (Mar. 2, 1984)

Twisted Sister, ‘Stay Hungry’ (May 10, 1984)

On this day in 1984, Twisted Sister release their third studio album Stay Hungry. pic.twitter.com/LhHPcKOmfg

— Monsters Of Rock® (@MonstersOfRock) May 10, 2022

Bruce Springsteen, ‘Born in the USA’ (June 4, 1984)

Prince and the Revolution, ‘Purple Rain’ (June 25, 1984)

Quiet Riot, ‘Condition Critical’ (July 27, 1984)

Metallica, ‘Ride the Lightning’ (July 27, 1984)

#AtoZCollection
R Albums Day 1
Ride the Lightning – Metallica

No better way to start the week than with an absolute belter like this.
One of the albums that gor me into Metal and still ine of my favourites.

Track Choice – Creeping Deathhttps://t.co/RRHtrdgWct pic.twitter.com/JZYR0VRinL

— Jericho (@Jericho_TM666) January 8, 2024

Iron Maiden, ‘Powerslave’ (Sept. 3, 1984)

Kiss, ‘Animalize’ (Sept. 13, 1984)

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, ‘Glorious Results of a Misspent Youth’ (Oct. 1, 1984)

U2, ‘The Unforgettable Fire’ (Oct. 1, 1984)

On this day in 1986 No 44 UK Album Chart U2 “The Unforgettable Fire” IMHO a great album before they became rather dull. I’m choosing “4th Of July” how about you? #1980s #U2 @jillwebb2005 @nikidoog @CarolynPPerry @blackenrho @FatOldAnarchist @brunstead @SkaManD14 pic.twitter.com/pNbrRgn0cS

— Lee Stevens (@lee0969) January 5, 2024

The Replacements, ‘Let It Be’ (Oct. 2, 1984)

Deep Purple, ‘Perfect Strangers’ (Oct. 29, 1984)

Bryan Adams, ‘Reckless’ (Nov. 5, 1984)

Aug 10, 1985: Bryan Adams' Reckless began a 2-week run on top of the Billboard album chart. #80s pic.twitter.com/ZWphuLfJbZ

— Old School 80s (@OldSchool80s) August 10, 2023

Foreigner, ‘Agent Provocateur’ (Dec. 14, 1984)