| Editor | David Hepworth |
| Advertising | Adie Hegarty |
| Circulation Director/Manager | EMAP National Publications Ltd. |
| Publisher | Peter Strong, EMAP National Publications Ltd. |
| Contributing Writer | Dave Rimmer, Ian Cranna, Fred Dellar, Bev Hillier, Neil Tennant, Mike Stand, Red Starr, Pete Silverton, Tim de Lisle |
| Editorial Assistant | Bev Hillier, Linda Duff |
| Photography | Stuart Franklin, Jill Furmanovsky, Paul Slattery |
| Features Editor | Mark Ellen |
| Advertising Manager/Coordinator | Rod Sopp |
| Printed by | East Midland Litho Printers |
| Contributing Photographer | Francesco Mellina, Simon Fowler, Paul Cox (2), Martyn Atkins, Doug McKenzie, Mark Rusher, Virginia Turbett, London Features International, Rex Features, Fin Costello, Barry Plummer, Steve Rapport, Michael Putland |
| Design Manager/Supervisor | Steve Bush |
| Designed by | David Bostock |
| Reviews Editor | Ian Birch |
| Periodical Title | Smash Hits |
| Cover photo | Eric Watson |
| About/Subject | The Human League, David Bowie, Simon Le Bon, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Japan, Altered Images, Madness, The Birthday Party, Linx, Godley & Creme, The Police, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, Status Quo, Bad Manners, The Boomtown Rats, Bucks Fizz, George Benson, Light Of The World, Gary Numan, Orange Juice |
| Contributor | Robin Katz, Deanne Pearson, Steve Taylor, Barry |
| Format | Magazine |
| Language | English |
| Location | London |
| Cover Date | 1981-12-10 |
| Pages / Font | 48 pages |
| Volume Number | 3 |
| Issue Number | 25 |
| Price | 38p |
| Chapters | Blitz
Bitz 'N Pieces
Singles
Albums
R.S.V.P.
Get Smart
Competitions
Letters
Nights Out |
| Notes | Editorial incorrectly lists this as Issue 24.
Japan Poster |
