Bucks Fizz - London Town

Review by Rich Brown

Album Review: London Town by Bucks Fizz (1983) Bucks Fizz’s London Town isn’t just another pop-rock album from the early '80s; it’s a snapshot of an era when synths ruled the airwaves and big choruses were king. Released in 1983 across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the Netherlands under labels like RCA and RCA Victor, this record blends vocal harmonies with punchy pop hooks. It’s not groundbreaking, but it’s got charm—and sometimes, that’s all you need. Two tracks stick out for me: “Identity” and the titular “London Town.” “Identity” hits hard with its layered vocals and a driving beat that feels tailor-made for those late-night drives where you're trying to figure life out. The lyrics might not be poetry, but they’re relatable enough to keep your attention. Meanwhile, “London Town,” especially in its Extended Club Mix version, is pure escapism. You can almost picture neon lights flashing as the bassline pulses through the mix. This track screams ‘dancefloor filler,’ even if it doesn’t reinvent the wheel. The production has that unmistakable '80s sheen—courtesy of credits like Simon Fowler on photography and mastering touches by SW and E1—but don’t let the gloss fool you. There’s heart here, even if it's wrapped up in shiny packaging. Looking back, London Town reminds us how music can capture a moment in time without needing to shout about it. Sure, it’s no masterpiece, but it’s fun, catchy, and unapologetically itself. And honestly? Sometimes you just want something that makes you tap your feet instead of questioning existence. Funny thing though—I still can’t decide if I love “London Town” because of nostalgia or because it genuinely slaps. Maybe both?

Artist: Bucks Fizz
Album: London Town

1983

Rating: 4.25

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
London Town (Extended Club Mix)
Love Dies Hard
Identity	2:38
London Town	6:35

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Labels

RCA Victor
RCA Victor, RCA
RCA
Not On Label

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Formats

Vinyl
12"
Maxi-Single
45 RPM
7"
Single
Acetate
Single Sided
Picture Disc

Companies

Role	Company
Published By	Cyclus
Phonographic Copyright (p)	RCA Ltd.
Made By	RCA Schallplatten GmbH
Record Company	RCA Records
Produced For	Big Note Music Productions
Lacquer Cut At	TELDEC-Studio, Hamburg
Copyright (c)	RCA Records Ltd.
Marketed By	RCA Ltd.
Mastered At	The Town House

Credits

Role	Credit
Lacquer Cut By	E1
Photography By	Simon Fowler
Plated By	SW

Notes

Published by Cyclus
℗ 1983 RCA Ltd.
Produced for Big Note Music Productions
Made by RCA Schallplatten GmbH, Hamburg, Germany
Made in Germany
Labels state Made in Ireland
Initial copies issued in Glossy UK Picture Sleeve
℗ 1983 Produced For Big Note Music Productions Ltd.
(P) (C) 1983 RCA Ltd.
(P)(C) 1983 RCA Records Ltd.

Barcodes

Label Code: LC 0316
Rights Society: GEMA
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): RCA PB - 68 109 - A E1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): RCA PB - 68 109 - B E1
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): PB 68109-A
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): PB 68109-B
Matrix / Runout (Side A Runout Hand Etched): RCA-363-A1 SW
Matrix / Runout (Side B Runout Hand Etched): RCA 363 - B1 SW
Barcode (Both Sides Runout Stamped): TOWN HOUSE
Matrix / Runout (Runout (Etched) Side A): RCA 363 - A//52 789-1
Matrix / Runout (Runout (Etched) Side B): RCA 363 - B//52 790-1
Rights Society: STEMRA
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): RCA-363-A1 SW TOWN HOUSE
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): RCA 363 - B1 SW TOWN HOUSE

About Bucks Fizz

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Bucks Fizz are an English pop music group, formed in 1981 to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest "Grand prix d'eurovision de la chanson 1981" in Dublin (Ireland). They won with "Making Your Mind Up" and went on to have a successful career around the world, although their biggest success was in the UK where they had three No.1 singles and became one of the top-selling groups of the 1980s.

Name Vars

Buck Fizz
Buck Fuzz
Buck's Fiz
Buck's Fizz
BuckSFizz
Bucksfizz
Buckz Fizz
Buck´s Fizz
Fizz Bucks

Members

Bobby G
Shelley Preston
David Van Day
Mike Nolan
Cheryl Baker
Jay Aston
Sally Jacks
Lianna Lee

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s a fun fact: The album *London Town* by Bucks Fizz has an extended club mix of the title track that became a fan favorite. It’s wild to think about how in 1983, before streaming or playlists, people were vibing to this remixed version in clubs across the UK and beyond. The mix gave the song a fresh energy, blending their signature pop-rock style with a beat that just begged you to dance. Plus, fun detail—Simon Fowler captured the iconic cover photo, giving it that perfect '80s vibe.