: Unlike standard sales charts, Sondock’s rankings were heavily influenced by his radio audience’s calls and postcards, making it a "true" fan chart.
– Peter Schilling (123 points) 4. Die Wüste lebt (Alarmsignal...) – Peter Schilling 5. Beat it – Michael Jackson 6. I like Chopin – Gazebo 7. Bruttosozialprodukt – Geier Sturzflug 8. It’s late – Shakin’ Stevens Key Show Features in 1983 WDR Mal Sondocks Jahreshitparade 1983
In 1983, Mal Sondock ’s Hitparade on was a staple for music fans in Germany, capturing the peak of the Neue Deutsche Welle (NDW) and international pop. Sondock, often called "Mally" by his listeners, hosted the show every Wednesday evening from 20:05 to 21:00, featuring a unique "Hit oder Niete" (Hit or Dud) segment where callers voted on new releases. : Unlike standard sales charts, Sondock’s rankings were
The (Year-End Chart) was dominated by German-language synth-pop, reflecting the massive cultural impact of Nena and Peter Schilling during that year. Top Results: Jahreshitparade 1983 Beat it – Michael Jackson 6
: Every week, Sondock featured a specific album (the "LP der Woche"), often playing a medley of its tracks and giving copies away to listeners.
Archive enthusiasts still trade complete recordings of these broadcasts, such as the full episode from December 14, 1983, which remains a popular piece of radio history on platforms like YouTube and various Achtziger forums .
The following list represents the top rankings from Mal Sondock’s 1983 year-end evaluation, based on listener votes and points accumulated throughout the year: – Nena (150 points) 2. Leuchtturm – Nena (132 points)