Top of the Pops - 863

Top of the Pops - 863 is a radio show album featuring Duran Duran, released in the UK by the BBC Transcription Service on 20 May 1981.

About the album
Issued in a custom yellow cellophane lined paper sleeve with cue sheets for radio presenters, the album had a 12 month broadcasting contract which permitted continued use until 21 May 1982.

Top of the Pops was a weekly BBC radio show distributed on LP, highlighting chart songs and new releases presented by BBC disc jockeys. The shows were an hour long and included about a dozen songs - both live BBC session recordings and album tracks, with the occasional interview segment.

Presented by Richard Skinner, the album was first aired on 20 May 1981. "Careless Memories" is included, the second single by Duran Duran, released on 20 April 1981.

Side 1: Presented Show

 * 1) "Chequered Love" - Kim Wilde
 * 2) "Only Crying" - Keith Marshall
 * 3) "Careless Memories" - Duran Duran
 * 4) "Dear Miss Lonelyheart - Thin Lizzy
 * 5) "Treason" - Teardrop Explodes
 * 6) "Don't Slow Down" - UB40
 * 7) "Stand and Deliver" - Adam and the Ants

Side 2

 * 1) "Programme Trailer
 * 2) "Chequered Love" - Kim Wilde
 * 3) "Only Crying" - Keith Marshall
 * 4) "Careless Memories" - Duran Duran
 * 5) "Dear Miss Lonelyheart - Thin Lizzy
 * 6) "Treason" - Teardrop Explodes
 * 7) "Don't Slow Down" - UB40
 * 8) "Stand and Deliver" - Adam and the Ants