Remember 1983?

Sally Ride became the first American woman in space. On the big screen, Return of the Jedi dominated the box office, and Flashdance ignited trends for ripped sweatshirts, leg warmers and leggings. The final episode of M*A*S*H aired, setting a record for the most-watched TV broadcast. The US invaded Grenada.

And through it all, there was the unforgettable music that defined the moment and became the soundtrack to our lives.

MTV, the 24-hour music channel, made Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and ZZ Top cultural icons. Michael Jackson’s Thriller music video premiered and transformed the industry. Compact discs and CD players went on sale in the US. Thrash metal began to emerge, and Iron Maiden released Piece of Mind.

In On Record “Vol. 10: 1983”—the tenth title in his award-winning series—acclaimed music journalist G. Brown transports readers back to one of the most vibrant years in music history. Through vivid storytelling and striking imagery, Brown shares his decades of exclusive behind-the-scenes interviews and an archive of nearly 15,000 rare editorial photographs. Through his incisive writing and historical perspective, On Record “Vol. 10: 1983” captures the energy, innovation and cultural shifts that defined the era.

Explore On Record “Vol. 10: 1983” for a comprehensive record of musical legacies:

• The height of new wave and pop-rock, with hits from the Police (“Every Breath You Take”), Eurythmics (“Sweet Dreams”), Duran Duran and Culture Club
• David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and other major singles
• Key albums from U2 (War), Def Leppard (Pyromania) and Talking Heads (Speaking in Tongues)
• The year’s top releases in hip-hop, classic rock, country, jazz and new age genres

On Record “Vol. 10: 1983” brims with visual narratives that inspire, educate and entertain—an essential guide to the extraordinary music of that year.

Meticulously edited and beautifully designed, this oversized edition is printed to the highest standards, making it a stunning gift or centerpiece for your living room, music room, man cave or creative space—wherever the soundtrack to your life plays loudest.