Day: August 31, 1984

Dave Edmunds: Riff Raff

Dave EdmundsScotti Bros. Records releases the Dave Edmunds album Riff Raff, again pairing Edmunds with producer Jeff Lynne of ELO fame. The album includes the singles “Breaking Out” and “S.O.S.”

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Return Of The Video Jedi

Return Of The JediAtari releases the arcade game Return Of The Jedi in the United States, completing its own coin-op Star Wars trilogy and allowing players to participate in the thrill of helping Ewoks snag Imperial speeder bikes out of mid-air.

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