It’s the height of summer in 1987, and the UK charts are pulsing with swagger, sweetness, and surprise. On this week’s countdown, we’ve got undercover agents, high-gloss heartbreakers, chart re-entries, and actors-turned-crooners. From Bananarama’s whispered rumors to Los Lobos’ rooftop revolution, this chart delivers pure Gen X energy, playful, emotional, and genre-hopping in all the best ways. So roll down the car windows, cue up the boombox, and let’s rewind to the week when pop refused to sit still.

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It’s December 1987, and the air is thick with Aqua Net, anticipation, and one last blast of pop perfection before the new year rolls in. This week’s Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown rewinds to a chart packed with pop powerhouses, glam swagger, cinematic slow-burns, and one breakout solo act who made leather and stubble a national obsession. From George Michael’s anthemic “Faith” to the sugar-rush of Debbie Gibson and the dark sparkle of Belinda Carlisle, these are the songs that wrapped up our year, and rewired our hearts.

We’re talking neon heat in a frosty season. Emotional bangers with shoulder pads. And a Top 5 that doesn’t quit. Cue the boombox, pull the tape tight, and get ready to rewind with us.

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As the ‘80s neared their curtain call, the UK charts pulsed with emotion, energy, and evolution. On this week’s Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK, we ride the rails of Duran Duran’s sleek reinvention, sway with Whitney’s Olympic ache, and march to U2’s gritty gospel. From plastic population uprisings to Scottish twins with 500-mile promises, this chart is more than a snapshot, it’s a mirror held up to a generation on the edge of something new. Lace up your boots, press play on your Walkman, and let’s count it down.

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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown, we rewind to September 24, 1988; a chart buzzing with late-decade attitude and midtempo ache. From mall-made heartbreak ballads to future hip-hop royalty, the Top 20 tells a story of swagger, synths, and second chances. Cheap Trick revamps a Presley classic, Joan Jett unleashes glam fury, and Bobby McFerrin brings zen to a chaotic decade. Whether you were breakdancing in your basement, cruising for cassettes, or just trying to tape your favorite song without catching the DJ’s voice, this countdown is all yours.

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This special edition of Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK takes a reverent detour into the dark, electric heart of the decade with a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne’s unforgettable 1980s output. Across ten unranked tracks, we revisit the riffs, the rebellion, and the raw power of one of rock’s most iconic figures. From solo anthems like “Crazy Train” and “Shot in the Dark” to Sabbath classics reimagined for a new era, this episode honors the myth, the madness, and the music that made Ozzy a legend. No countdown this time; just pure, powerful remembrance.

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This week, the Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown rewinds to September 15, 1984; a moment when pop ruled the roller rinks and your boombox doubled as your best friend. From swaggering arena rock and glam-fueled anthems to synthesizer seductions and soul-drenched slow jams, this chart was the soundtrack to Aqua Net adolescence and after-school longing. You’ll hear from Prince, Tina, Bruce, Cyndi, Huey, and a ghost-busting hit that still sparks joy to this day. No UK episode this week, but stay tuned for our special tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, and don’t miss the debut of our new show Flowback 20 launching August 1. Hit play and relive the music, the mischief, and the magic that defined the fall of ’84.

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Flowback 20 will officially land Friday, August 1st. From Gen X Productions comes a brand-new hip-hop countdown podcast hosted by Tré, rewinding to a legendary week from the 90s or 00s every other Friday and breaking down the Top 20 rap tracks that ruled the charts, the streets, and the moment. This teaser sets the tone, builds the hype, and gives you a taste of what’s to come.

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This week on Gen X 80s Top 20 Countdown UK, we rewind to April 24, 1987; a chart where passion pulsed under polish, and pop dared to get personal. From Madonna’s sun-drenched dreamscape to U2’s aching intensity, this countdown is a collision of slow burns and big swings. Bon Jovi rides the storm, The Smiths sharpen their wit, Terence Trent D’Arby makes his debut, and Glenn & Chris do… whatever that was.

It’s a lineup of ballads, anthems, curiosities, and absolute bangers that defined the week when ’87 got emotional.

And don’t miss the big news; Gen X 90s Top 20 Countdown launches this week! New decade, new chart, same nostalgic obsession.

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