You did need to bulk out your new buys with 70's early 80's at the time . ( 1985 onwards ) but the more interesting DJ's would program the better 80's that turned up
I dont remember ,undanceable, Xover coming into vogue until Thorne ?. Plus Early 80's recordings were still turning up in 1988 "Hardest part" Halo etc etc
This part of the scene does need documenting really ?
ps. Good 80's finds are even turning up today