Best 80s New Wave


I haven't seen too many posts on here regarding the '80s new wave/new romantic music scene. A lot of folks (including myself) have original vinyl copies of these artists, then bought the CD when they came out and are now buying the re-releases on 180g vinyl. What are some of your favorites? 

My favs are:
1. Pet Shop Boys - (Please, Actually, Introspective, Behaviour and Very)--CD and vinyl
2. New Order - Low Life, is this on vinyl? Technique is great on vinyl
3. Depeche Mode - Violator
4. The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
5. Propaganda - Secret Wish (Vinyl and CD)
bluorion
Duran Duran's first few were pretty great. I agree with all listed except that DM's pre-Violator stuff so much better. I know Violator got them new fans but Black Celebration, Music For The Masses, 101 Live...all way better IMO
Totally agree with DM early albums---I love Music for the Masses. I saw that concert with OMD back in'88. DD's Rio is excellent as well.
Actually the preferred vehicle for these artists is actually the 12" single!

The impact and sound quality of "Duel" in a clean 12" is visceral
https://www.discogs.com/Propaganda-Duel/release/29009

And this is a demo disc of the first order
https://www.discogs.com/a-ha-Crying-In-The-Rain/release/1255568

Most of these releases are dirt cheap and will wipe the floor with both the originals or any reissue
  • Orchestral Maneuvers in The Dark - Crush
  • Squeeze - The Singles
  • The Cure - Boys Don't Cry
  • The Smiths - The Queen is Dead
  • General Public - All the Rage