The 4-CD, 50-track set is curated to provide a smooth, high-energy listening experience, designed to take listeners on a chronological or stylistic journey through the best of 80s extended dance pop. Key Highlights Include:
You get the iconic extended mix of a-ha's "Take On Me" , alongside legendary tracks like The Human League's "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" and Spandau Ballet's "Gold" .
: A 47-track foundation featuring quintessential maxi-singles like New Order’s "Blue Monday" and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "Two Tribes".
– The physical release includes a thick booklet (usually 20+ pages) with archival photos, release dates, original 12" single artwork, and essays by dance music historians. The "202..." editions often correct errors from earlier pressings (e.g., fixing tracking issues on "Blue Monday").
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s is a comprehensive four-CD compilation released in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2021
Opens the collection with a powerful, dance-driven version of a classic.
This article serves as your ultimate guide to this essential series. We will delve into why the 12-inch single was the definitive format of the decade, explore the specific releases like Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Remixed , and break down the individual year-by-year box sets that have become must-have items for any serious '80s collector.
A massive pop-dance crossover hit.
: Disc 2 introduces "Blue Monday" by New Order. Widely recognized as the best-selling 12-inch single of all time, its hypnotic LinnDrum sequencer pattern remains the ultimate blueprint for electronic dance music.
Songs were no longer limited to the three-minute radio edit. Instead, they became sweeping sonic landscapes, often stretching over seven to ten minutes. The physical format honors this culture by gathering these lengthy masterpieces onto high-fidelity CDs. Key Releases in the 4-CD Series
Note: Always check the official Now Music website or your local retailer for the exact tracklist, as the 4CD "80s" editions have been released multiple times (e.g., 2013, 2018, 2022). This article assumes a 2024/2025 repress or update.
: Covers European and Hi-NRG hits like Sandra's "Maria Magdalena" and Desireless's "Voyage Voyage (PWL Britmix)".
The 4-CD, 50-track set is curated to provide a smooth, high-energy listening experience, designed to take listeners on a chronological or stylistic journey through the best of 80s extended dance pop. Key Highlights Include:
You get the iconic extended mix of a-ha's "Take On Me" , alongside legendary tracks like The Human League's "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" and Spandau Ballet's "Gold" .
: A 47-track foundation featuring quintessential maxi-singles like New Order’s "Blue Monday" and Frankie Goes to Hollywood’s "Two Tribes".
– The physical release includes a thick booklet (usually 20+ pages) with archival photos, release dates, original 12" single artwork, and essays by dance music historians. The "202..." editions often correct errors from earlier pressings (e.g., fixing tracking issues on "Blue Monday"). VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s is a comprehensive four-CD compilation released in the United Kingdom on April 16, 2021
Opens the collection with a powerful, dance-driven version of a classic.
This article serves as your ultimate guide to this essential series. We will delve into why the 12-inch single was the definitive format of the decade, explore the specific releases like Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Remixed , and break down the individual year-by-year box sets that have become must-have items for any serious '80s collector. The 4-CD, 50-track set is curated to provide
A massive pop-dance crossover hit.
: Disc 2 introduces "Blue Monday" by New Order. Widely recognized as the best-selling 12-inch single of all time, its hypnotic LinnDrum sequencer pattern remains the ultimate blueprint for electronic dance music.
Songs were no longer limited to the three-minute radio edit. Instead, they became sweeping sonic landscapes, often stretching over seven to ten minutes. The physical format honors this culture by gathering these lengthy masterpieces onto high-fidelity CDs. Key Releases in the 4-CD Series – The physical release includes a thick booklet
Note: Always check the official Now Music website or your local retailer for the exact tracklist, as the 4CD "80s" editions have been released multiple times (e.g., 2013, 2018, 2022). This article assumes a 2024/2025 repress or update.
: Covers European and Hi-NRG hits like Sandra's "Maria Magdalena" and Desireless's "Voyage Voyage (PWL Britmix)".