Hardbook packaging. Four CD set. Welcome to THE VAULT for 1985. A collection that digs deeper into the year's musical landscape - uncovering singles that may not have always reached the highest chart positions but remain essential to the rich and diverse pop story of 1985. Some were overshadowed at the time, some were highlights from albums that had already sold huge amounts, some found greater success internationally - but all deserve their place in this continued celebration of 80s pop. Includes tracks by Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Ferry, Sting, Go West, Scritti Politti, ABC, Heaven 17, OMD, Adam Ant, Midge Ure, Blancmange, The Style Council, Simply Red, Fine Young Cannibals, Cocteau Twins, Jesus And Mary Chain, The Dream Academy, Matt Bianco, The Colourfield, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Clash, Miquel Brown, Hazell Dean, Laura Branigan, Eddie Murphy, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, The Power Station, Chris Rea, Marillion, Patti Labelle, Tina Turner, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Whitney Houston, and many others.
Triple blue colored vinyl LP pressing. NOW is proud to present the next instalment in our ongoing 'Yearbook' series. NOW - Yearbook 1972 - a celebration of the diversity and wonderful creativity of a truly fabulous year in pop. Includes tracks by Rod Stewart, Don McLean, America, Simon & Garfunkel, Nilsson, Paul McCartney & Wings, Bob Dylan, Bread, Carly Simon, Neil Diamond, Gilbert O'Sullivan, Cat Stevens, Michael Jackson, Labi Siffre, Alice Cooper, Roxy Music, Mott the Hoople, Sweet, Slade, Elton John, the Stylistics, Bill Withers, Love Unlimited, Melanie, Hawkwind, Elvis Presley, ELO, Andy Williams, and many others.
Celebrate some of the greatest vocal performances ever recorded from legendary artists with this brand-new 3CD compilation. Spanning a huge 7 decades and a huge variety of genres, all united by... extraordinary singing and unforgettable songs. Kicking off with one of the most famous love songs of all time, 'I Will Always Love You' from Whitney Houston, CD1 sets a striking tone for the collection. Iconic pop moments from Robbie Williams and Natalie Imbruglia follow, alongside familiar favourites from Will Young, Lewis Capaldi and Amy Winehouse with 'Rehab'. The disc also features era-defining classics including 'Son Of A Preacher Man' from Dusty Springfield and 'Ain't No Mountain High Enough' from Diana Ross, before closing with a trio of timeless soul and jazz masterpieces from Stevie Wonder, Nat King Cole and Louis Armstrong with 'What A Wonderful World'. CD2 opens with the empowering anthem 'Respect' from Aretha Franklin and the irresistible groove of 'I Heard It Through The Grapevine' from Marvin Gaye. More timeless classics follow with hits from Jimmy Ruffin, Sandie Shaw, Bryan Ferry, and Kim Carnes, before a dramatic rock duo of Meat Loaf's 'Bat Out of Hell' and Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' take centre stage. The disc continues with a mix of soulful and emotive performances including from Chris Rea, Joan Armatrading, and Elkie Brooks, before culminating in the heartfelt modern ballad 'Because of You' from Kelly Clarkson. CD3 begins with disco and dancefloor anthems, from Gloria Gaynor's 'I Will Survive', Donna Summer's 'MacArthur Park' and Candi Staton's 'Young Hearts Run Free'. The energy continues with powerhouse vocals from Chaka Khan and Thelma Houston, alongside pop smashes from Laura Branigan, Cher, and Kylie Minogue with 'Can't Get You out of My Head'. Contemporary classics from George Ezra, Leona Lewis and Christina Aguilera lead into a stunning finale highlighting some of the most loved vocalists of all time with a signature song - including Shirley Bassey, Nina Simone, James Brown, Ben E. King's 'Stand By Me' and 'One Day I'll Fly Away' from Randy Crawford.
Four CDs. In 2025, NOW was proud to complete the Yearbooks for the individual years from the 1980's... however, we haven't finished quite yet with the superb pop years 1985-1989. As we did with the decades' first half, we want to present some of the brilliant songs that we didn't get to feature... yet... We proudly present 'NOW - Yearbook 1985-1989: The Final Chapter' - celebrating more pop magic from an exceptional time in the UK charts. Includes tracks by Queen, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, UB40, Go West, Living In a Box, Level 42, A-ha, China Crisis, Simple Minds, New Order, The Cure, R.E.M., The Stranglers, Heart, Freddie Mercury, Texas, Mike + The Mechanics, Bryan Ferry, Paul McCartne, Wet Wet Wet, Johnny Hates Jazz, Debbie Gibson, Gloria Estefan, Five Star, Bobby Brown, de la Soul, Communards, Bronski Beat, Bananarama, Eighth Wonder, Dead Or Alive, Tina Turner, Alexander O'Neal, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, and others.
Four CD set. Welcome to THE VAULT for 1985. A collection that digs deeper into the year's musical landscape - uncovering singles that may not have always reached the highest chart positions but remain essential to the rich and diverse pop story of 1985. Some were overshadowed at the time, some were highlights from albums that had already sold huge amounts, some found greater success internationally - but all deserve their place in this continued celebration of 80s pop. Includes tracks by Bruce Springsteen, Bryan Ferry, Sting, Go West, Scritti Politti, ABC, Heaven 17, OMD, Adam Ant, Midge Ure, Blancmange, The Style Council, Simply Red, Fine Young Cannibals, Cocteau Twins, Jesus And Mary Chain, The Dream Academy, Matt Bianco, The Colourfield, Elvis Costello & The Attractions, The Clash, Miquel Brown, Hazell Dean, Laura Branigan, Eddie Murphy, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, Bon Jovi, Pat Benatar, The Power Station, Chris Rea, Marillion, Patti Labelle, Tina Turner, Michael McDonald, Hall & Oates, Whitney Houston, and many others.
Three CDs. Celebrate the legendary pop sounds of the 1980s with this brand-new 3CD collection featuring a spectacular 60 pop classics from 1980-1984. CD1 bursts into life with Wham!'s chart-topping 'Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go', followed by a run of familiar favourites from ABC and Kenny Loggins, and timeless sing-alongs from Dexys Midnight Runners with 'Come On Eileen' and Bow Wow Wow's 'I Want Candy'. Classics from Adam & The Ants, Haircut 100, Kajagoogoo and Nik Kershaw pave the way for enduring favourites including Kim Wilde's 'Kids In America', Rockwell's 'Somebody's Watching Me' and The Pointer Sisters' 'Jump (For My Love)', before closing on the dancefloor smash 'Let's Hear It For The Boy' from Deniece Williams. CD2 opens with Duran Duran and their iconic 'Rio', followed by a global smash from Culture Club with 'Karma Chameleon'. The hits continue with standout tracks from Sister Sledge, Spandau Ballet and Blondie, alongside some of the eras most popular new artists including Toyah, Haysi Fantayzee and a solo Alison Moyet. There's a retro feel to the rest of disc two with 60s Jazz and Rock 'n' Roll influenced Pop from Matt Bianco, Shakin' Stevens, Stray Cats and closing with Bad Manners version of Can Can'. CD3 begins with Frankie Goes To Hollywood's 9-week chart-topper 'Two Tribes', followed by 1981's biggest seller 'Don't You Want Me' from The Human League. Artists enjoying early chart success include Heaven 17, Tears For Fears and Men At Work. UB40 and Musical Youth feature with Reggae influenced pop, leading into a joyful run of pure pop high-energy including huge hits from Dave Stewart & Barbara Gaskin, Aneka, The Weather Girls, The Nolans, Dollar and finishing on a No.1 high with Bucks Fizz's 'My Camera Never Lies'.
Triple vinyl LP pressing. In 2025, NOW was proud to complete the Yearbooks for the individual years from the 1980's... however, we haven't finished quite yet with the superb pop years 1985-1989. As we did with the decades' first half, we want to present some of the brilliant songs that we didn't get to feature... yet... We proudly present 'NOW - Yearbook 1985-1989: The Final Chapter' - celebrating more pop magic from an exceptional time in the UK charts. Includes tracks by Queen, Pet Shop Boys, Eurythmics, UB40, Go West, Living In a Box, Level 42, A-ha, China Crisis, Simple Minds, New Order, The Cure, R.E.M., The Stranglers, Heart, Freddie Mercury, Texas, Mike + The Mechanics, Bryan Ferry, Paul McCartne, Wet Wet Wet, Johnny Hates Jazz, Debbie Gibson, Gloria Estefan, Five Star, Bobby Brown, de la Soul, Communards, Bronski Beat, Bananarama, Eighth Wonder, Dead Or Alive, Tina Turner, Alexander O'Neal, Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, and others.
Four CDs. NOW Music proudly presents the continuation of the Era series with NOW That's What I Call An Era - (Feels Like) Heaven: 1978-1985, a celebration of essential synth-pop. This collection brings together 80 tracks across 4CDs in hard-back-book packaging complete with a 28-page booklet packed with notes on all the featured tracks - highlighting some of the best from a transformative era in music. Includes tracks by Queen, Eurythmics, Ultravox, Visage, Gary Numan, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, OMD, Soft Cell, Heaven 17, Howard Jones, Nik Kershaw, Tears for Fears, Laurie Anderson, The Human League, Fad Gadget, Fiction Factory, The Cure, The Associates, Simple Minds, Talk Talk, Yello, Men Without Hats, Telex, New Order Bronski Beat, M, and many others.
Triple yellow colored vinyl LP pressing. 1982 was a stellar year in pop music. We have already included a fantastic selection on the 1982 Yearbook, the 80-84 Final Chapter, and the 'vinyl extras' so far in our appreciation of the year. Those tracks were generally the bigger hits of the year, with their chart achievement a factor in their inclusion - however - that's not the whole singles story of the year, and our celebration of 1982 wouldn't be complete without shining a light on some of that year's singles that have been compiled much less frequently over the past 40 years. Welcome to THE VAULT for 1982. Some of the tracks included were Top 40 hits, some missed the chart completely. Some were representative of massive selling albums, and some were big hits in the U.S. and not in the U.K, but all are part of the wonderful pop story of 1982. Includes tracks by The Cure, Bauhaus, David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto, The Police, The Who, Steve Winwood, Elton John, Elvis Costello, The Clash, Theatre Of Hate, The Teardrop Explodes, Mike Oldfield, Culture Club, Spandau Ballet, Level 42, Bananarama, Toyah, Visage, Blancmange, Zaine Griff, Afrika Bambaataa & The Soul Sonic Force, George Clinton, Dazz Band, Blue Rondo A La Turk, Bruce Springsteen, Billy Joel, John Mellencamp, and many others.
With 66 tracks across 3 CDs, great vocals unite with matching musicianship as this collection celebrates 66 fantastic groups! Kicking off the with the iconic 'London Calling' by The Clash, which leads into more new-wave and punk influenced hits from The Jam, Blondie and Pretenders. Next up, timeless '70s rock including tracks from Electric Light Orchestra, 10cc and Thin Lizzy, and following huge '80s rock smashers from Journey and REO Speedwagon, the first disc closes with '60s classics from The Byrds, The Troggs and Fleetwood Mac. Disc Two opens with '60s soul classics from Diana Ross & The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas and Four Tops. A Stellar run of '90s indie pop from Manic Street Preachers, Primal Scream and The Stone Roses, leads to massive '80s hits rounding out the disc including from, New Order, Adam & The Ants, Duran Duran and Frankie Goes To Hollywood with their 9 week chart-topper 'Two Tribes'. Glam-rock hits kick off disc 3 from Sparks, Sweet, Mud and roxy music, ahead of '60s pop from The Monkees, The Mamas & The Papas and The Ronettes. Soulful hits from Jackson 5 and Commodores are celebrated alongside disco floor fillers from Earth, Wind & Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge. This incredible collection closes with a pair of all time favourites from The Walker Brothers 'The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore', and Gerry & The Pacemakers with 'You'll Never Walk Alone'.
