Va - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4cd- -202... — Must See

Review: VA – NOW That’s What I Call 12” 80s (4CD) The series continues its deep dive into the archives with the 2024 additions to its popular NOW 12” 80s collection. Designed for collectors and fans of the "extended mix" era, these quadruple-CD sets focus on the decade when the 12-inch single became an essential part of pop culture, offering longer, remixed, and often radical reinterpretations of chart-topping hits. The 2024 Expansion: 1983, 1985, and 1986

The collection spans pop, synth-pop, and dance-rock, focusing on full-length 12-inch versions. Notable Featured Tracks : "A Kind Of Magic" (Extended Version), Duran Duran : "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than Wild Boys Extended Mix), and : "Take On Me" (Extended Version). Whitney Houston : "How Will I Know" (Dance Remix), Donna Summer

The keyword's "202..." likely refers to a specific pressing year—2020 (Volume 1), 2022 (Volume 2), or an upcoming 2025 reissue. Collectors should check the catalogue number (e.g., CDNNNOW12...).

This disc leans heavily into the pop juggernauts of the post-punk and new romantic era. It opens with perhaps the definitive "12-inch experience," Queen's 6:52 "Radio Ga Ga (Extended Remix)," featuring Roger Taylor's iconic drum fill stretched across a wider cinematic landscape. Other highlights include the chaotic energy of Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Two Tribes (Carnage Mix)" and the frantic "Murder Mix" of Dead Or Alive's "You Spin Me Round". VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

: Mainstream pop anthems receive dramatic transformations, notably the 12" Remix of "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston, which features extended polyrhythmic percussion breaks tailored for club mixing.

: Tracks like Tears for Fears' "Shout" (U.S. Remix) and a-ha's "The Sun Always Shines on T.V." (Extended Mix) demonstrate how extended mixes built tension through stripped-back, vocal-free midsections. Discs 3 & 4: Club Classics and High-NRG Floor Fillers

(Released April 16, 2021): The first volume features 47 tracks, including icons like Queen ("Radio Ga Ga" Extended Remix) and New Order ("Blue Monday," the best-selling 12" of all time). Review: VA – NOW That’s What I Call

Whether you are tracking down the 2022 Remixed set on Discogs or pre-ordering the latest 2025 1984 Part One box, you are holding a piece of history. In the world of streaming playlists, the "NOW 12" 80s" series stands as a testament to the art of the physical record and the magic of the extended dance mix.

The year 2024 saw the release of several key installments in this ongoing chronological series, specifically focusing on the mid-80s "Part One" editions: Notable Featured Tracks : "A Kind Of Magic"

The success of the initial 4-CD volumes has spawned an entire ecosystem of 12-inch focused releases. NOW Music has since expanded the concept, releasing collections that target specific years.

Unlike standard compilations that slap on the album version, the "NOW 12" 80s" series specifically targets the that were often exclusive to vinyl singles. This commitment to authenticity has made the series a hit, spinning off multiple volumes and annual editions.