In the 3rd March - 16th March 1983 issue of Smash Hits they gave away a Free Badge on the cover of the magazine.

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There were 7 badges to choose from being

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Culture Club

Madness

Spandau Ballet

Simple Minds

Wham

Tears For Fears

U2

Smash Hits

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In order to get the rest of the badges you needed to collect 3 Tokens (which were printed in this issue and the next 3 issues) and then send them with a Self Address Envelope and within 21 days the Badges will be yours to show off.