1982 in British music

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1980s in music in the UK
List of number one singles
Summaries and charts: 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
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[edit] 1982

1. Bucks Fizz - "Land of Make Believe"

   January 10 for 2 weeks

2. Shakin' Stevens - "Oh Julie"

   January 24 for 1 week

3. Kraftwerk - "The model/Computer love"

   January 31 for 1 week

4. The Jam - "A town called Malice/Precious"

   February 7 for 3 weeks

5. Tight Fit - "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

   February 28 for 3 weeks

6. Goombay Dance Band - "Seven Tears"

   March 21 for 3 weeks

7. Bucks Fizz - "My Camera Never Lies"

   April 11 for 1 week

8. Paul McCartney & Stevie Wonder - "Ebony and Ivory"

   April 18 for 3 weeks

9. Nicole - "A Little Peace"

   May 9 for 2 weeks

10. Madness - "House of Fun"

    May 23 for 2 weeks

11. Adam Ant - "Goody Two Shoes"

    June 6 for 2 weeks

12. Charlene - "I've Never Been to Me"

    June 20 for 1 week

13. Captain Sensible - "Happy Talk"

    June 27 for 2 weeks

14. Irene Cara - "Fame"

    July 11 for 3 weeks

15. Dexy's Midnight Runners and the Emerald Express - "Come on Eileen"

    August 1 for 4 weeks

16. Survivor - "Eye of the Tiger"

    August 29 for 4 weeks

17. Musical Youth - "Pass the Dutchie"

    September 26 for 3 weeks

18. Culture Club - "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me?"

    October 17 for 3 weeks

19. Eddy Grant - "I Don't Wanna Dance"

    November 7 for 3 weeks

20. The Jam - "Beat Surrender"

    November 28 for 2 weeks

21. Renée and Renato - "Save Your Love"

    December 12 for 4 weeks