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Every Eurythmics Album Ranked Best to Worse

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Eurythmics

Dive deep into the essential discography of Eurythmics. Explore the defining studio albums that shaped their legendary career.

โšก Key Highlights of Article

  • Ranked list of all 8 studio albums by Eurythmics from best to worse.
  • Highlights the iconic synth-pop and new wave evolution of Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart.
  • Includes casual vinyl pressing tips for collectors hunting these records in the wild.
  • Features a handy 4-question FAQ and friendly record-buying guide.
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When Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart teamed up as Eurythmics, they redefined the boundaries of synth-pop, new wave, and electronic soul. Their partnership combined soaring, powerhouse vocals with cutting-edge electronic production that still sounds impossibly cool today.

From icy analog experiments to stadium-filling anthems, their studio albums form one of the most compelling discographies in modern pop history. Let us dive into every single studio album they made, ranked from absolute masterwork to their earlier, more experimental beginnings.

Essential Eurythmics Albums Ranked

#1 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Label: RCA • Released: 1983

Eurythmics โ€” Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)

Label: RCA • Released: 1983

This is the absolute pinnacle of Eurythmics’ career, blending icy synthesizer loops with undeniable pop hooks. It features the title track masterclass that instantly launched them into global superstardom.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
โ™ซ Love Is a Stranger
โ™ซ The Walk
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Original US and UK pressings on RCA sound crisp, but watch out for ring wear on the iconic cover art when digging.
#2 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Touch

Label: RCA • Released: 1983

Eurythmics โ€” Touch

Label: RCA • Released: 1983

Released the very same year as their breakthrough, Touch proves they were unstoppable hitmakers with a flair for cinematic drama. It refines their electronic sound into an even more polished, atmospheric art-pop masterpiece.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Here Comes the Rain Again
โ™ซ Who’s That Girl?
โ™ซ Right By Your Side
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Look for clean UK pressing copies for the most dynamic soundstage on tracks like ‘Here Comes the Rain Again’.
#3 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Savage

Label: RCA • Released: 1987

Eurythmics โ€” Savage

Label: RCA • Released: 1987

Savage is a dark, electronic, and intensely underrated concept album that showcases the duo’s most adventurous songwriting. It strips away some of the radio sheen in favor of hypnotic rhythms and biting lyrical themes.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Beethoven (Extended Philharmonic Version) [Bonus Track]
โ™ซ I Need A Man
โ™ซ You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Original late-’80s vinyl pressings can sometimes show surface noise, so inspect the vinyl closely before buying.
#4 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Be Yourself Tonight

Label: RCA • Released: 1985

Eurythmics โ€” Be Yourself Tonight

Label: RCA • Released: 1985

This record pivots sharply toward a punchy, soulful rock-and-soul sound featuring real instruments and powerhouse vocals. It gave the world the iconic duet with Aretha Franklin, proving Lennox could sing anything.

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โ™ซ Would I Lie to You?
โ™ซ Sisters Are Doin’ It for Themselves
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Extremely common in thrift stores and dollar bins, making it an easy and affordable record to track down.
#5 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Revenge

Label: RCA • Released: 1986

Eurythmics โ€” Revenge

Label: RCA • Released: 1986

Revenge leans heavily into arena-ready synth-rock with massive guitars and soaring choruses. While slightly overproduced in spots, it delivers huge radio singles that still dominate playlists.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Missionary Man
โ™ซ Thorn in My Side
โ™ซ When Tomorrow Comes
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Standard 1986 masterings sound great when cranked loud on a decent vintage turntable setup.
#6 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” We Too Are One

Label: RCA • Released: 1989

Eurythmics โ€” We Too Are One

Label: RCA • Released: 1989

Serving as the final album before their decade-long hiatus, this record wraps up the ’80s era with polished stadium pop. Though it lacks the experimental edge of their earlier work, the songwriting remains solidly crafted.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Revival
โ™ซ Don’t Ask Me Why
โ™ซ The King and Queen of America
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Late-decade vinyl runs had smaller pressing quantities as CDs took over, making clean copies slightly harder to spot.
#7 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” In the Garden

Label: RCA • Released: 1981

Eurythmics โ€” In the Garden

Label: RCA • Released: 1981

Their debut album is a fascinating krautrock-influenced art-rock experiment before they found their signature synth-pop sound. It is a bit uneven, but essential listening for die-hard fans wanting to hear their origins.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ Never Gonna Cry Again
โ™ซ Belinda
โ™ซ English Summer
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Original European pressings command higher prices among collectors due to smaller initial production runs.
#8 Essential Pick

Eurythmics โ€” Peace

Label: Arista • Released: 1999

Eurythmics โ€” Peace

Label: Arista • Released: 1999

Their late-90s reunion album trades synthesizers for adult contemporary production and reflective singer-songwriter styling. While it lacks the groundbreaking spark of their 80s run, Lennox’s vocals remain breathtaking.

๐Ÿ”Š PREVIEW TOP TRACKS โŒ„
โ™ซ I Saved the World Today
โ™ซ 17 Again
โ™ซ Peace Is Just a Word
๐Ÿชฉ Vinyl Pressing & Mastering Notes: Original 1999 vinyl is quite scarce and commands high collector prices as it arrived right at the absolute nadir of vinyl production.
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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (Synth-Pop)

Q: What was Eurythmics’ biggest hit album?

Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) is widely considered their commercial breakthrough and definitive masterpiece, propelled by the massive global success of its title track.

Q: Are Eurythmics records hard to find on vinyl?

Most of their core ’80s albums like Touch and Be Yourself Tonight were pressed in huge numbers and are very easy to find in local record stores.

Q: Did Eurythmics release any albums after the 1980s?

Yes, after a long hiatus in the ’90s, the duo reunited to release their final studio album titled Peace in 1999.

Q: What instruments did Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox play?

Dave Stewart primarily handled guitars, keyboards, and production, while Annie Lennox delivered iconic lead vocals alongside playing keyboards and flute.

Vinyl Crate-Digging & Buying Guide

Building a Eurythmics vinyl collection is a blast because their peak ’80s records are wonderfully common in local record shops and thrift stores. You can easily score clean copies of ‘Sweet Dreams’ and ‘Touch’ for very reasonable prices.

Keep your eyes peeled for original RCA pressings from the UK and US, which generally offer the best dynamic range. Save your big budget searches for later releases like ‘Peace’ or clean original pressings of ‘Savage’.

Final Thoughts

Eurythmics proved that electronic pop could be chilling, soulful, and fiercely intelligent all at once. Dust off your turntable, drop the needle on these incredible records, and let Annie Lennox’s voice fill the room.

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