-4cd- -202... | Va - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s

Before the days of digital downloads and AI-generated playlists, the 12-inch vinyl single was the undisputed king of the club and the radio. DJs needed longer, more dynamic tracks to keep the dancefloor moving, which led artists and producers to create extended mixes. These weren't just longer songs; they were extended journeys complete with punchier drum breaks, longer synth intros, and intricate instrumental bridges.

The "NOW 12" 80s" series is a spin-off from the main "Now That's What I Call Music!" compilations. While the standard "NOW" albums release multi-disc sets spanning the recent chart history across various decades, these specific compilations focus exclusively on the decade of the 1980s. However, instead of rehashing standard album edits or 7" single versions, this series dedicates itself entirely to the extended 12" mixes that were pressed on large vinyl records for discos, clubs, and audiophiles. VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

This disc usually focuses on the power ballads and the saxophone-soaked summer of '84. Think ( Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go ), Tina Turner ( What’s Love Got to Do With It ), Bruce Springsteen ( Dancing in the Dark ), and the emergence of Madonna and Prince at their imperial peak. Before the days of digital downloads and AI-generated