We are heading back to 1984 to celebrate the albums that were released that year. It was a cracker of a year – Wham made it big, Tina offered us a private dance and Bryan Adams was just Reckless.

An album that featured the band’s biggest hit ... it’s easy to forget other great records from 1984. Here are a few you might have missed. As The Judds sang then, “Why Not Me?” ...

Forty years ago in music, 1984 saw great music produced. Some albums stand the test of time and are probably listened to on different platforms today. What were some of the best albums of 1984?