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Back in Black
Back in Black is AC/DC's 1980 album, the first with singer Brian Johnson after Bon Scott's death, recorded at Compass Point, Nassau with producer Mutt Lange; it sold about 50 million copies, second only to Thriller.
Bark at the Moon
Bark at the Moon, also called Bark At The Moon, is Ozzy Osbourne's third studio album, released 15 November 1983, his first with guitarist Jake E. Lee after Randy Rhoads's death; it peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 3x Multi-Platinum by the RIAA.
Blizzard of Ozz
Blizzard of Ozz (The Blizzard of Ozz) is Ozzy Osbourne's 1980 Jet Records debut solo album, recorded at Ridge Farm with Randy Rhoads, Bob Daisley, and Lee Kerslake; US No. 21, RIAA 5x Platinum, featuring "Crazy Train" and "Mr. Crowley."
Blow Up Your Video
Blow Up Your Video is a 1988 studio album by AC/DC, their first produced by Harry Vanda and George Young since 1978, reaching No. 2 in the UK.
Bon Jovi (album)
Bon Jovi (1984) is the American hard rock band Bon Jovi's self-titled debut album on Mercury, produced by Tony Bongiovi and Lance Quinn at the Power Station, with the Top 40 hit Runaway.
Born Again (Black Sabbath album)
Born Again (1983) is Black Sabbath's eleventh studio album, with Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan replacing Ronnie James Dio; recorded at the Manor Studio, reached UK No. 4, toured with a Stonehenge set that inspired Spinal Tap.
British Steel (album)
British Steel is Judas Priest's sixth studio album, released April 1980 on CBS/Columbia. Recorded in about four weeks at Ringo Starr's Tittenhurst Park with producer Tom Allom, it peaked at UK number 4 and broke the band into the US Top 40.
Defenders of the Faith
Defenders of the Faith is a 1984 studio album by the English heavy metal band Judas Priest. It is platinum-certified and features the controversial track "Eat Me Alive."
Diary of a Madman (album)
Diary of a Madman is Ozzy Osbourne's second studio album, released 7 November 1981, the last with guitarist Randy Rhoads. Singles "Flying High Again" and "Over the Mountain"; 3x Platinum, Billboard 200 peak No. 16.
Diver Down
Diver Down is Van Halen's fifth studio album, released April 14, 1982 on Warner Bros. A 31-minute, cover-heavy record made in 12 days for about $46,000, it peaked at number 3 on the Billboard chart and spurred Eddie Van Halen's push for creative control.
Flick of the Switch
Flick of the Switch is AC/DC's 1983 studio album, the band's first self-produced record, recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, reaching number 4 in the UK, number 15 in the US, and later going Platinum there.
Headless Cross (album)
Headless Cross is a 1989 studio album by English heavy metal band Black Sabbath, the second featuring singer Tony Martin and the first with drummer Cozy Powell.
Heaven and Hell (Black Sabbath album)
Heaven and Hell, Black Sabbath's ninth studio album (April 1980), the band's first with vocalist Ronnie James Dio after Ozzy Osbourne's firing; produced by Martin Birch, UK No. 9, over a million US copies sold.
High 'n' Dry
High 'n' Dry (1981) is Def Leppard's second studio album, the first produced by Mutt Lange, recorded at Battery Studios. It reached No. 38 US and No. 26 UK, was Pete Willis's last album, and became the band's first US platinum LP.
Holy Diver
Holy Diver is Dio's 1983 multi-Platinum debut album, released May 25, 1983, recorded at Sound City with Ronnie James Dio, Vivian Campbell, Jimmy Bain, and Vinny Appice, featuring Rainbow in the Dark and the title track.
Iron Maiden (album)
Iron Maiden (1980) is the English heavy metal band's self-titled debut album, also called Iron Maiden's first record, recorded in 13 days at Kingsway Studios, reaching UK number 4 with Paul Di'Anno on vocals.
Killers (Iron Maiden album)
Killers is Iron Maiden's second studio album, released 2 February 1981 on EMI; produced by Martin Birch at Battery Studios, first with Adrian Smith, last with singer Paul Di'Anno, UK No. 12.
Metal Health
Metal Health (1983) is Quiet Riot's third album, produced by Spencer Proffer at Pasha Music House, Hollywood. First heavy metal album to top the Billboard 200, displacing Synchronicity; sold about 5.5 million copies.
Mob Rules (album)
Mob Rules (album), Black Sabbath's tenth studio album (November 4, 1981), second with Ronnie James Dio and first with Vinny Appice, produced by Martin Birch; title track from the Heavy Metal soundtrack, remastered in 1996, 2008, 2010, and 2021 deluxe editions.
New Jersey (album)
New Jersey is the fourth studio album by American rock band Bon Jovi, released in 1988 and featuring the chart-topping singles "Bad Medicine" and "I'll Be There for You".
No Rest for the Wicked (Ozzy Osbourne album)
No Rest for the Wicked is Ozzy Osbourne's fifth studio album, released 28 September 1988. It debuted guitarist Zakk Wylde, hit No. 13 on the Billboard 200, went 2x Platinum, and included 'Miracle Man' about televangelist Jimmy Swaggart.
Perfect Strangers (album)
Perfect Strangers (1984) is Deep Purple's reunion studio album for the Mark II lineup of Gillan, Blackmore, Lord, Paice, and Glover, recorded in Stowe, Vermont, peaking at UK number 5 and selling 3 million copies.
Piece of Mind
Piece of Mind is Iron Maiden's fourth studio album, released 16 May 1983; first with drummer Nicko McBrain, produced by Martin Birch in the Bahamas, UK number three and platinum, home of The Trooper and Revelations.
Point of Entry
Point of Entry, Judas Priest's seventh studio album (February 1981, Columbia/CBS), a commercial hard rock follow-up to British Steel; UK peak No. 14, US No. 39, silver/gold certified, produced by Tom Allom at Ibiza Sound Studios.
Power Metal (album)
Power Metal (album): Pantera's fourth studio album, released June 24, 1988 on Metal Magic Records; first Pantera record with vocalist Phil Anselmo, largely heavy/speed metal with glam remnants, sold about 30,000 copies, never officially reissued.
Powerslave
Powerslave is Iron Maiden's fifth studio album, released 3 September 1984 on EMI, produced by Martin Birch at Compass Point Studios, Bahamas; Egyptian-themed record with Eddie-as-pharaoh cover, "Aces High," "2 Minutes to Midnight," and the Coleridge-based "Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
Ram It Down
Ram It Down (1988) is Judas Priest's eleventh studio album, produced by Tom Allom on Columbia. Born from the split Twin Turbos project, largely drum-machine-driven, gold in the US, and the last album with drummer Dave Holland.
Screaming for Vengeance
Screaming for Vengeance, Judas Priest's eighth studio album (July 17, 1982, CBS), produced by Tom Allom in Ibiza; double platinum in the US, with the radio hit "You've Got Another Thing Comin'" and opener "The Hellion/Electric Eye".
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son
Seventh Son of a Seventh Son is Iron Maiden's seventh studio album, released 11 April 1988. A concept album about a clairvoyant seventh son, it was their first UK number one since 1982 and last classic-lineup record.
Seventh Star
Seventh Star (Black Sabbath featuring Tony Iommi) is the 1986 album written as Tony Iommi's first solo record, released under the Sabbath name on label and manager Don Arden's pressure; its only Sabbath album with singer Glenn Hughes, fired five dates into the tour.