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  1. On This Day August 29 1988 – Kylie Minogue Broke the UK Record for Album Sales by a Female Artist

    On This Day August 29 1988 – Kylie Minogue Broke the UK Record for Album Sales by a Female Artist

    On this day August 29 1988, Kylie Minogue broke the UK record for the most albums sold by a female artist in a single year. Her debut album Kylie had dominated the charts since its release in July, driven by a string of hit singles and her rising star power on both television and the music...
  2. On This Day August 29 1989 – Last of the Runaways by Giant Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Last of the Runaways by Giant Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Last of the Runaways by Giant was released. As the band’s debut album, it delivered a polished mix of melodic hard rock and power ballads that fit squarely into the late 80s arena rock landscape. Fronted by vocalist and guitarist Dann Huff, the group brought both...
  3. On This Day August 29 1989 – Sleeping with the Past by Elton John Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Sleeping with the Past by Elton John Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Sleeping with the Past by Elton John was released. As his twenty second studio album, it became one of the most successful records of his late 1980s output and marked a creative tribute to the soul and R and B music that had inspired him and lyricist Bernie Taupin in...
  4. On This Day August 29 1989 – Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Steel Wheels by The Rolling Stones was released. As the band’s twenty first studio album, it marked a major return after years of internal tension and a brief creative split between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. The album reestablished their partnership and signaled...
  5. On This Day August 29 1988 – Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 by Helloween Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1988 – Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 by Helloween Was Released

    On this day August 29 1988, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 by Helloween was released. As the third studio album from the German metal band, it completed the epic power metal saga that began with Part 1 the year before. With soaring vocals, melodic guitar work, and fantasy driven lyrics, the...
  6. On This Day August 29 1987 – Sentimental Hygiene by Warren Zevon Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1987 – Sentimental Hygiene by Warren Zevon Was Released

    On this day August 29 1987, Sentimental Hygiene by Warren Zevon was released. Marking his sixth studio album and first release after a five year hiatus, the record signaled a powerful comeback both musically and personally. It was Zevon’s first album recorded after getting sober and featured a...
  7. On This Day August 29 1986 – In the Army Now by Status Quo Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1986 – In the Army Now by Status Quo Was Released

    On this day August 29 1986, In the Army Now by Status Quo was released. As the band’s seventeenth studio album, it marked a significant shift in their sound with the addition of keyboards and a more polished production style suited to the mid 80s music landscape. The album’s title track, a...
  8. On This Day August 29 1980 – A by Jethro Tull Was Released in the UK

    On This Day August 29 1980 – A by Jethro Tull Was Released in the UK

    On this day August 29 1980, A by Jethro Tull was released in the United Kingdom. Originally intended as a solo project by Ian Anderson, the album was eventually released under the band’s name and marked a shift in sound toward synthesizers and a more modern progressive rock style. This...
  9. On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Escape from Havana by Mellow Man Ace was released. As the debut album from the Cuban American rapper, it helped pioneer Latin influenced hip hop at a time when the genre was rapidly evolving. Mixing bilingual lyrics, funk samples, and streetwise storytelling, the...
  10. On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1989 – Lukather by Steve Lukather Was Released

    On this day August 29 1989, Lukather by Steve Lukather was released. Known as the guitarist and vocalist for Toto, Lukather stepped out with his debut solo album to explore a broader musical range and showcase his versatility as both a songwriter and performer. The album featured a mix of hard...
  11. On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On This Day August 29 1984 – The Jacksons Victory Tour Set a Concert Record

    On this day August 29 1984, The Jacksons Victory Tour set a new record by selling over 1.1 million tickets, making it the highest grossing concert tour in North America at the time. The tour marked the final time all six Jackson brothers performed together and capitalized on the massive success...
  12. On This Day August 29 1987 – La Bamba by Los Lobos Hit Number One in the US

    On This Day August 29 1987 – La Bamba by Los Lobos Hit Number One in the US

    On this day August 29 1987, La Bamba by Los Lobos reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The energetic Spanish language rock track became a surprise summer hit and introduced a new generation to the music of Ritchie Valens, whose life was portrayed in the biopic of the same name released...
  13. On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On This Day August 29 1980 – Signing Off by UB40 Was Released

    On this day August 29 1980, Signing Off by UB40 was released. The debut album from the British reggae band delivered a socially conscious and musically rich statement that set them apart from their peers. Blending politically charged lyrics with dub inspired rhythms and sax driven melodies, UB40...
  14. On This Day August 28 1989 – Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1989 – Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys Was Released

    On this day August 28 1989, Still Cruisin by The Beach Boys was released. As their twenty sixth studio album, it blended new material with older classics and was timed to capitalize on the renewed interest sparked by the success of their single Kokomo from the previous year. The album included...
  15. On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1989 – Adeva by Adeva Was Released

    On this day August 28 1989, Adeva by Adeva was released. Her self titled debut album introduced a bold and powerful voice to the house and dance music scene, blending soulful vocals with club ready beats and gospel inspired energy. The album included standout singles like Respect, Warning, and...
  16. On This Day August 28 1984 – The Woman in Red Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day August 28 1984 – The Woman in Red Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day August 28 1984, the soundtrack to The Woman in Red was released. Featuring a collection of songs by various artists, the album is most remembered for launching the chart topping hit I Just Called to Say I Love You by Stevie Wonder. The music accompanied the romantic comedy starring...
  17. On This Day September 2 1983 – The Present by The Moody Blues Was Released

    On This Day September 2 1983 – The Present by The Moody Blues Was Released

    On this day September 2 1983, The Present by The Moody Blues was released. As the band’s eleventh studio album, it followed the massive success of Long Distance Voyager and aimed to continue their resurgence into the 1980s music scene. While not as commercially dominant, The Present offered a...
  18. On This Day August 27 1988 – So Good by Mica Paris Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1988 – So Good by Mica Paris Was Released

    On this day August 27 1988, So Good by Mica Paris was released. As her debut album, it introduced a powerful new voice to the British soul and R&B scene. Mica’s smooth vocal control and gospel influenced delivery helped the album stand out in a crowded field of late 80s pop and dance music. The...
  19. On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1987 – Open Sesame by Whodini Was Released

    On this day August 27 1987, Open Sesame by Whodini was released. As their fourth studio album, it arrived at a time when hip hop was rapidly evolving and new sounds were taking over the scene. Whodini leaned into a harder funk influenced style, blending rap with R&B grooves and electronic...
  20. On This Day August 27 1984 – Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo Was Released

    On This Day August 27 1984 – Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo Was Released

    On this day August 27 1984, Soda Stereo by Soda Stereo was released. As the debut album from the Argentine trio, it marked the official arrival of one of the most influential Latin American rock bands of the 1980s. With a sound inspired by British new wave, post punk, and synth pop, the album...
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