cover versions of hit songs during the 80s

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hi !
here in france, we can buy records
with cover versions of
hits songs. It started in the 80s.
Of course these records were
cheaper than the original versions,
and with often bad quality.
But it's fun to listen to and I'd like to know
if there is similar stuff in other
countries.
Can you name some studios, bands, producers and
record labels that were specialized in cover versions
in your country during the 80s ?

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[buckaroo]

There were absolutely LOADS of crappy cover version LPs out over here (UK), especially in the '70s. Popular disco and pop songs would be covered by some uknown orchestra, and a picture of a bikini girl would be stuck on the front of the album. No wonder they sold well.

Top of The pops was notorious for doing these: