'81–'85
'81–'85 is the first greatest hits album by Australian pop rock band Men at Work, released in November 1986. The album includes tracks from the band's three studio albums. The album reached number 42 on the Australian charts.
| '81–'85 | ||||
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 original cover art | ||||
| Greatest hits album by | ||||
| Released | November 1986 | |||
| Recorded | 1981–1985 | |||
| Genre | Pop rock | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Producer | Peter McIan, Colin Hay, Greg Ham | |||
| Men at Work chronology | ||||
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The album was re-released in 1992 as The Works and was certified platinum in Australia.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down Under" | Hay, Ron Strykert | Business as Usual (1981) | 3:40 |
| 2. | "Be Good Johnny" | Hay, Greg Ham | Business as Usual | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Hard Luck Story" | Hay | Two Hearts (1985) | 3:41 |
| 4. | "It's a Mistake" | Hay | Cargo (1983) | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Shintaro" | Strykert | non album track | 2:52 |
| 6. | "Everything I Need" | Hay | Two Hearts | 3:35 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Who Can It Be Now?" | Hay | Business as Usual | 3:31 |
| 2. | ""Dr. Heckyll & Mr. Jive"" | Hay | Cargo | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Still Life" | Ham | Two Hearts | 3:51 |
| 4. | "Overkill" | Hay | Cargo | 3:45 |
| 5. | "Underground" | Hay | Business as Usual | 3:04 |
| 6. | "The Longest Night" | Ham | non album track | 4:04 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sail to You" (Extended Mix) | Hay, Ham, Strykert | Two Hearts | 5:46 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Down Under" (Extended Mix) | Hay, Strykert | "Down Under" 12" single (1981) | 5:23 |
Charts
| Chart (1986) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[1] | 42 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[2] | Platinum | 70,000^ |
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^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 198. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1992 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 5 December 2021.
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