Does it work as a first Eurythmics record to own?

Absolutely—it's their breakthrough statement and the most direct entry point into their classic era.

Vinyl Record

Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)

Name: Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)
Brand: Eurythmics
SKU: V011150
Price: 27.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) LP reissue: iconic synth-pop with bite. Order for pickup in Kilmorna/Listowel or ship across Ireland.

LP · 2018

Available from Kilmorna Collection in Listowel.

Buyer notes: 2018 LP, currently available from the Kilmorna Collection vinyl shelf. Pay for pickup in Listowel or ship within Ireland for EUR 5.50.

Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This) is one of those records that seems to live in the wiring of modern pop: cool, sleek, slightly menacing, and instantly memorable. Built on taut drum-machine pulse, wiry synth lines, and Annie Lennox’s commanding voice, it balances nightclub drive with a strange emotional distance that only makes it hit harder. Beyond the title track’s undeniable hook, the album plays like a compact map of early-80s pop’s shifting ground—part new wave, part electronic pop, part art-school attitude. “Love Is A Stranger” sets the mood with sharp glamour; deeper cuts like “This Is The House” and “This City Never Sleeps” keep the tension up with restless grooves and nocturnal atmosphere. This LP edition is a modern reissue, aimed at giving a clean, punchy listen while keeping the album’s stark character intact—an easy recommendation for anyone building out an essentials shelf or rediscovering what made synth-pop feel futuristic in the first place.

This is the record that turned Eurythmics into a defining voice of the early 80s, threading avant-pop ideas into songs that still sound huge on radio, in clubs, and at home. Its minimalist electronics and fearless vocal presence helped set the template for decades of pop and alternative crossover.

A handy, budget-friendly way to own a cornerstone album on vinyl without chasing fragile originals. Expect a straightforward single-LP presentation and a clean, modern cut—ideal for regular play. If you’re a completist, compare pressing details and packaging to earlier editions, but for most shelves this hits the sweet spot.

Crisp drum-machine snap, tight low-end synth, and a cool, forward vocal that cuts through. Bright, nocturnal, and rhythm-led—best turned up a little for the groove to lock in.

Is this the album with the song “Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)”? Yes—it's the full studio album and includes the title track along with “Love Is A Stranger” and the rest of the original running order. Is this an original 1980s pressing? No—this is a later reissue LP (commonly found as a modern remastered edition), great for clean playback without hunting vintage copies. What style of music is it? Synth-pop/new wave with a sleek electronic backbone and a darker, art-pop edge—danceable, dramatic, and very early-80s in the best way.