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Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 87 features 20 major current hits from today's hottest artists including [[Miley Cyrus]], [[Post Malone]], [[Ed Sheeran]], [[Jonas Brothers]], [[Kim Petras]] with [[Nicki Minaj]], [[Pink|P!nk]], [[SZA]], and [[Luke Combs]]. Each numeric Now release also features "Now Presents What’s Next" bonus tracks, previewing tomorrow’s biggest hits. Now 87 features hot new tracks from [[Aden Foyer]], [[Peach PRC]] and [[Victoria Monét]]. +
Now That's I Call Music! '90s Alternative Rock features 18 hits from the '90s that represent the diverse artistry and spirit of the decade with tracks from [[Lenny Kravitz]], [[Stone Temple Pilots]], [[Blues Traveler]], [[Spin Doctors]], [[Gin Blossoms]] and more. +
Now Years was a special edition released in 2004 as a follow up to [[Now That's What I Call Music! Decades (UK 2003)|Now Decades]]. The three CD box set has 60 top chart hits from 1983-2004. +
Need some motivation for your morning run? Now That's What I Call Music brings you Now Running 2014. Through warm up to warm down, three discs of high energy music from superstars [[Avicii]], [[Calvin Harris]], [[Ellie Goulding]] & [[Ke$ha]] and many more to accompany your workout. Now Running 2014 is the only compilation you need to get you going. +
Featuring giants from the era when Indie Pop, Indie Dance and the newly christened [[Britpop]] became massive including [[Oasis]], [[Manic Street Preachers]], [[Pulp]], [[Radiohead]] and [[Suede]], Now The Anthems: Live Forever is packed with 82 universally loved tracks ready for you to re-live! Perfect for Father's Day or to treat yourself to, this anthemic 4 CD compilation also includes huge hits from across the pond such as, [[R.E.M.]] '[[R.E.M. - What's The Frequency, Kenneth?|What's The Frequency, Kenneth?]]' and [[Iggy Pop]] '[[Iggy Pop - Lust for Life|Lust For Life]]'. Timeless classics from legendary artists including [[The Clash]], [[U2]], [[The Cure]], [[New Order]] and [[Paul Weller]] sit alongside club inspired and early electronic dance hits from [[The Prodigy]], [[Underworld]], [[Saint Etienne]], [[The Chemical Brothers]], [[Faithless]] and [[Everything But The Girl]].
Now The Anthems: Live Forever is an amazing collection from the time where music and culture collided, enjoy singing along to every word. +
Following the fantastic response to '[[Now Yearbook 1980 (UK 2022)|Now Yearbook 1980]]' – we are thrilled to present more stellar tracks from the year with 'Now – Yearbook Extra 1980'.
This [[Now Yearbook Extra 1980 (UK 2022 CD)|limited edition 3CD]] highlights an additional 66 tracks from the charts of 1980, making it the perfect complement to any [[Yearbooks|Yearbook]], 80s pop or Now music collection.
The first disc kicks off with two iconic tracks from 1980 films: [[Queen|Queen's]] '[[Queen - Flash|Flash]]', and Blondie's #1 '[[Blondie - Call Me|Call Me]]', and continues with massive pop hits from [[The Police]] with '[[The Police - De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da|De Do Do Do ,De Da Da Da]]', [[Madness]] with '[[Madness - Embarrassment|Embarrassment]]', and '[[Kate Bush - Army Dreamers|Army Dreamers]]' from [[Kate Bush]]. [[New Wave|New wave]] hits from [[The Clash]] and [[Elvis Costello and the Attractions|Elvis Costello & The Attractions]] follow, along with [[U2]], [[Siouxsie and the Banshees]], and [[The Boomtown Rats]]. [[Grace Jones]]' amazing re-working of [[Pretenders|the Pretenders]]' '[[Grace Jones - Private Life|Private Life]]' leads into [[Soul|soul]] smashes from [[Roberta Flack]] feat. [[Donny Hathaway]], [[George Benson]], and '[[Diana Ross - I'm Coming Out|I'm Coming Out]]' from [[Diana Ross]]. Disc One closes with two of the years' most beautiful songs from [[Odyssey]] and [[Elton John]].
CD2 continues the celebration of this brilliant year in pop with [[Sheena Easton]], [[Cliff Richard]], [[David Essex]] and [[The Nolans]] – before floor-filling dance smashes from [[Shalamar]], [[Sister Sledge]], Coffee and Change – plus the legendary vocals of [[Donna Summer]] and [[Gladys Knight and The Pips|Gladys Knight (& The Pips)]]. The [[Rock 'n' Roll]] revival was in full swing in 1980 – and is highlighted here with hit tracks from [[Darts]], [[Matchbox]] and [[Shakin' Stevens]]. After some easy-pop from [[Leo Sayer]], [[Barbara Dickson]] and [[Dr. Hook|Dr Hook]], Disc Two winds down with two true one-off hits: [[Sweet People]] with '[[Sweet People - And the Birds Were Singing (...et Les Oiseaux Chantaient)|And The Birds Were Singing]]', and the Christmas #1 '[[St Winifreds School Choir - There's No One Quite Like Grandma|There's No-One Quite Like Grandma]]' from [[St Winifreds School Choir|St Winifred's School Choir]].
Our final disc opens with the incredible '[[Kate Bush - Breathing|Breathing]]' from [[Kate Bush]] and continues a theme of unique and original pop with [[The Cure]], [[John Foxx]], [[Japan]], and the chart debut '[[Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Messages|Messages]]' from [[Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark]]. [[New Wave|New wave]] inspired hits from [[Roxy Music]], [[The Buggles]], [[Split Enz]] and [[Marianne Faithfull]] are included, before a couple of prog-inspired epic productions – from [[Rush]] with '[[Rush - The Spirit of Radio|The Spirit Of Radio]]', and [[Sky]] with their Top 5 smash '[[Sky - Toccata|Toccata]]' (from their #1 'Sky 2' album). [[Rock]] from [[Judas Priest]] and [[Pat Benatar]] is up next – and the collection finishes with a run of unforgettable pop gems from [[Dennis Waterman]], [[Chas & Dave]] and [[The Barracudas]] before we sail away with [[Madness]] on '[[Madness - Night Boat to Cairo|Night Boat To Cairo]]'.
An essential addition to your '[[Yearbooks|Yearbook]]' collection – celebrating more fabulous moments in pop history!... 'Now – Yearbook Extra 1980'.
Now is proud to present 63 more essential pop memories: 'Now - Yearbook Extra 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter' – an epilogue to the recent '[[Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter (UK 2022)|Final Chapter]]' collection.
We would have respected the word 'final'! – but these years were so rich for pop gems, these tracks had to be included in our celebration of the era!!!
Disc One kicks off with the iconic '[[Queen - I Want To Break Free|I Want To Break Free]]' from [[Queen]], before moving on to [[The Police]], [[Eurythmics]] and '[[The Smiths - This Charming Man|This Charming Man]]' from [[The Smiths]]. Huge [[Pop]] hits from [[Madness]], [[Dexys Midnight Runners]], [[The Specials]] and [[UB40]] lead into fantastic lesser compiled songs from [[David Sylvian]], [[Elton John]], [[Elvis Costello|Elvis Costello and The Attractions]], and [[Tom Robinson Band|Tom Robinson]], before some [[Rock|rock]] from [[Pretenders]], [[Slade]] and the timeless '[[Journey - Don't Stop Believin'|Don't Stop Believin']]' from [[Journey]] – and signing off with classics from [[The World's Famous Supreme Team]], [[Debbie Harry]], and the [[The Waitresses - Christmas Wrapping|sublime seasonal favourite]] from [[The Waitresses|Waitresses]].
The second disc opens with a stellar run of [[Synth-Pop]] including from [[Gary Numan]], [[Midge Ure]] and [[Mick Karn]], [[The Human League]], [[Japan]], [[Heaven 17]], [[Thomas Dolby]], and [[Soft Cell]], before [[Post-Punk]] hits from [[The Undertones]], [[Siouxsie and the Banshees|Siouxsie And The Banshees]], [[XTC]] and [[Adam and the Ants|Adam and The Ants]]. Pop nuggets from [[Toyah]], [[Marilyn]], and [[Nik Kershaw]] lead into the [[Funk]] of '[[Level 42 - Hot Water|Hot Water]]' from [[Level 42]], [[Shakatak]], and the rarely compiled '[[Working Week - Venceremos|Venceremos]]' from [[Working Week]].
The final disc opens with the massive No. 1 '[[Dave Stewart/Barbara Gaskin - It's My Party|It's My Party]]' from [[Dave Stewart]] and [[Barbara Gaskin]], alongside Pop gold from [[Kim Wilde]], [[Ultravox]] and [[Spandau Ballet]]. Sophisticated [[Ballad|ballads]] from [[Tina Turner]] and [[Lionel Richie]] lead toward [[Soul-Pop]] from [[Windjammer]] and [[Kool and the Gang|Kool and The Gang]] before a final run of heavenly Pop including [[Cliff Richard]], [[Liquid Gold]], and [[Bucks Fizz]] before closing with easy-listening Pop from [[Julio Iglesias]] and a [[David Essex - A Winter's Tale|winter classic]] from [[David Essex]].
Now - Yearbook Extra 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter – a further and final celebration of the diversity and magic of Pop between 1980 and 1984.
Following the recent release of '[[Now Yearbook 1981 (UK 2022)|Now Yearbook 1981]]', we continue to celebrate the remarkable year of pop that was [[1981]] with 'Now – Yearbook Extra 1981' as a limited edition 3CD.
Featuring 66 fabulous tracks that we couldn't fit on 'Now – Yearbook 1981' – including massive hits and songs that debuted in 1981 and have become enduring favourites.
Disc 1 kicks off with some of the year's biggest stars including gems from [[John Lennon]] with '[[John Lennon - Watching The Wheels|Watching The Wheels]]', [[U2]] with '[[U2 - Gloria|Gloria]]', '[[Pretenders - Message Of Love|Message Of Love]]' from [[The Pretenders]], plus the first single released from Ghost in the Machine by [[The Police]] with '[[The Police - Invisible Sun|Invisible Sun]]'. As a major force in 80s pop, synth-pop and new romantic tracks are featured from [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Duran Duran]], [[Soft Cell]], [[Japan]] and [[Tom Tom Club]]. This disc also brings together soul smashes from [[Kool and the Gang|Kool & The Gang]], [[Shalamar]], [[Randy Crawford]], [[Grover Washington Jr|Grover Washington, Jr]]. feat. [[Bill Withers]] and [[Diana Ross]].
1981 was a year of revolution for pop and Disc 2 leads off with pure pop magic from [[Adam and the Ants|Adam & The Ants]] with '[[Adam and the Ants - Ant Rap|Ant Rap]]', [[Toyah]] with '[[Toyah - I Want To Be Free|I Want To Be Free]]', [[Altered Images]] with '[[Altered Images - I Could Be Happy|I Could Be Happy]]', and '[[Kim Wilde - Chequered Love|Chequered Love]]' from [[Kim Wilde]] – plus [[Shakin' Stevens]], [[Bucks Fizz]] and [[Madness]]. [[Electric Light Orchestra]], [[REO Speedwagon]], [[Rick Springfield]], [[Graham Bonnet]], and [[Hall and Oates|Daryl Hall & John Oates]] all feature representing [[Rock|rock]] and [[Power Ballad|power ballads]]. This collection wouldn't be complete without some brilliant [[Novelty|novelty]] pop – CD 2 concludes with '[[The Tweets - Birdie Song|Birdie Song]]' by [[The Tweets]] and '[[Louis Clark and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - Hooked On Classics|Hooked On Classics]]' by [[Louis Clark]] conducting [[The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra]] – with both reaching No.2 on the UK charts, and amongst the year's best sellers.
Disc 3 opens with '[[The Human League - The Sound Of The Crowd|Sound Of The Crowd]]' – the commercial breakthrough from [[The Human League]], and further celebrates synth-pop with [[Visage]], [[Duran Duran]], [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark]], and the debut single from [[Tears for Fears]]. [[Simple Minds]] and [[New Order]] lead into superb [[New Wave|new wave]]/pop crossover hits from [[Adam and the Ants|Adam & The Ants]], [[Bow Wow Wow]] and [[Public Image Ltd]], alongside timeless hits from [[The Jam]] and [[The Clash]] before closing with some [[Reggae|reggae]] and [[Ska|ska]] influenced hits from [[Sugar Minott]], [[Bad Manners]] and [[UB40]].
The ideal addition to the 'Yearbook' family and an essential collection for all fans of 80s pop – enjoy this extra helping with 'Now – Yearbook Extra 1981'.
Now is proud to present 60 more essential gems from the stellar Pop year of 1986 – Now – Yearbook Extra 1986.
CD1 kicks off with a huge [[Queen]] classic '[[Queen - A Kind Of Magic|A Kind Of Magic]]', [[Eurythmics]]' '[[Eurythmics - When Tomorrow Comes|When Tomorrow Comes]]', the lead single from their 'Revenge' album, and smash hits from [[The Bangles]] and [[A-Ha|a-ha]]. Sophisticated Pop from [[Sade]], [[Bryan Ferry]], and [[Sting]] follows and some of the greatest vocalists of the era are up next including [[Patti LaBelle|Patti Labelle]], [[Tina Turner]], and [[Anita Baker]] with the timeless '[[Anita Baker - Sweet Love|Sweet Love]]'. Hits from [[Five Star]], [[Paul Young]], and [[Stan Ridgway]] are joined by [[Film|movie tracks]] from [[The Style Council]], [[Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark|Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark]] and '[[Suzanne Vega/Joe Jackson - Left Of Center|Left Of Center]]' - the collaboration between [[Suzanne Vega]] and [[Joe Jackson]], plus the title track '[[Paul Simon - Graceland|Graceland]]' from [[Paul Simon|Paul Simon's]] 1986 best-seller.
[[Bon Jovi]] open Disc 2 with their Rock smash '[[Bon Jovi - You Give Love A Bad Name|You Give Love A Bad Name]]', followed by [[Kenny Loggins|Kenny Loggins']] 'Top Gun' anthem '[[Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone|Danger Zone]]', alongside huge tracks from [[Spandau Ballet]], [[Robert Palmer]], [[Simple Minds]], and [[Julian Cope]], before some classic Power Pop from [[Cutting Crew]], [[ZZ Top]], and [[Mr. Mister]]. Pure [[Pop]] hits from [[Modern Talking]], [[Samantha Fox]], [[Elton John]], and [[Jennifer Rush]] follow before the disc closes with timeless '[[Bruce Hornsby and the Range - The Way It Is|The Way It Is]]' from [[Bruce Hornsby and the Range|Bruce Hornsby & The Range]].
The final CD begins with a run of fantastic [[Indie]] and [[Synth-Pop]] smashes including [[The Housemartins]], [[The Smiths]], [[New Order]], [[Frankie Goes To Hollywood]], [[Dead or Alive|Dead Or Alive]], and [[Falco|Falco's]] '[[Falco - Vienna Calling|Vienna Calling]]'. Debut hits from [[Latin Quarter]] and [[Sly Fox]] follow, plus '[[Grace Jones - Pull Up to the Bumper|Pull Up To The Bumper]]' - a big hit on re-release for [[Grace Jones]]. Soul music legend [[James Brown]] scored a big hit with '[[James Brown - Living in America|Living In America]]', and [[Jellybean]], [[Cherrelle]] & [[Alexander O'Neal]], and [[The S.O.S. Band|The S.O.S. Band]] enjoyed three of the year's biggest [[Dance]] tracks. The collection winds down with soulful [[Ballad|ballads]] from [[Atlantic Starr]], [[Billy Ocean]] and [[Freddie Jackson]] before signing off with one of the greatest tracks of all-time; '[[Marvin Gaye - I Heard It Through the Grapevine|I Heard It Through The Grapevine]]' from [[Marvin Gaye]] – a smash hit again 18 years after it originally hit #1 after sound-tracking an ad campaign.
Now – Yearbook Extra 1986 – a further celebration of the diversity and magic of the year in Pop.
Now Music is proud to present 60 more essential gems from the incredible year in Pop that was [[1992]] with Now Yearbook Extra 1992.
The first disc opens with giants of their genres - [[Freddie Mercury]] and [[Montserrat Caballé|Montserrat Caballe]] and their incredible collaboration '[[Freddie Mercury/Montserrat Caballé - Barcelona|Barcelona]]' - which reached its peak No 2 position in 1992. [[Alternative Rock|Alt Rock]] from [[R.E.M.]] and [[Crowded House]] follow, together with the [[Gary Barlow]]-written '[[Take That - A Million Love Songs|A Million Love Songs]]' from [[Take That]] and [[Kylie Minogue]]'s '[[Kylie Minogue - Finer Feelings|Finer Feelings]]' remixed for single release by [[Brothers in Rhythm|Brothers In Rhythm]]. '[[Stereo MCs - Connected|Connected]]' gave [[Stereo MCs]] their first top 20 hit, while [[The Temptations]]' [[The Temptations - My Girl|My Girl]] enjoyed a resurgence upon its re-release. Up next are [[Ballad|ballads]] from [[Lionel Richie]] with '[[Lionel Richie - Do It to Me|Do It To Me]]' and [[Tori Amos]] with her gorgeous track '[[Tori Amos - Silent All These Years|Silent All These Years]]'. [[Sade]]'s '[[Sade - Feel No Pain|Feel No Pain]]' leads into the disc's closing track, [[Elton John]]'s poignant '[[Elton John - The Last Song|The Last Song]]'.
[[Brian May]]'s '[[Brian May - Too Much Love Will Kill You|Too Much Love Will Kill You]]' begins disc 2, followed by [[Mike Oldfield]]'s '[[Mike Oldfield - Sentinel|Sentinel]]', plus fantastic covers from [[Cher]] ('[[Cher - Could've Been You|Could've Been You]]'), [[Kiss|KISS]] ('[[Kiss - God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II|God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II]]'), and [[Manic Street Preachers]] ('[[Manic Street Preachers - Theme from M.A.S.H. (Suicide Is Painless)|Theme From M.A.S.H (Suicide Is Painless)]]'). The lead single from [[The Cure]]'s ninth album (Wish) '[[The Cure - High|High]]' is here, together with [[Suede]]'s debut single '[[Suede - The Drowners|The Drowners]]'. [[Billy Ray Cyrus]]' signature [[Country]] hit '[[Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart|Achy Breaky Heart]]' is included, plus [[Billy Joel]], who recorded [[Elvis Presley]]'s '[[Billy Joel - All Shook Up|All Shook Up]]' for the film 'Honeymoon In Vegas'. [[Crowded House]] have their second appearance on this album with '[[Crowded House - Four Seasons In One Day|Four Seasons In One Day]]' and the disc comes to a close with two beautiful ballads from [[Belinda Carlisle]] and [[Gloria Estefan]].
[[En Vogue]] opens the last disc with their acclaimed hit '[[En Vogue - Free Your Mind|Free Your Mind]]'. 1992 saw different genres of [[Dance]] music find Chart success - [[Felix]]'s '[[Felix - Don't You Want Me|Don't You Want Me]]', [[Urban Hype]]'s '[[Urban Hype - A Trip to Trumpton|A Trip To Trumpton]]', and [[Doctor Spin]]'s '[[Doctor Spin - Tetris|Tetris]]' were all Pop-Trance hits. [[Dina Carroll]] and [[Ce Ce Peniston|Cece Peniston]] enjoyed [[House]] crossover hits, and [[Kylie Minogue]], [[Take That]], and [[Undercover]] produced Pop floor-fillers. Covers from [[The Pasadenas]], [[Curiosity Killed the Cat|Curiosity]], and [[Nick Berry]] lead into [[Boney M.]]'s celebratory '[[Boney M. - Megamix|Megamix]]', and the album rounds off with [[Darlene Love]]'s '[[Darlene Love - All Alone on Christmas|All Alone On Christmas]]', taken from the Home Alone 2 Soundtrack.
Now Yearbook Extra 1992 - a further celebration of the diversity and magic of the year in Pop.
The year 1980 was a transformative period in pop music, as genres vied for attention on the charts, creating a vibrant and competitive landscape. While collections like the 1980 Yearbook and 80-84 Final Chapter have already highlighted over 150 of the year’s most prominent tracks, there’s much more to the story. Many exceptional singles from this era have been overlooked in compilations, and The Vault: 1980 aims to spotlight these hidden gems.
This curated selection features 80 tracks that capture the diversity of 1980’s music. Some were chart hits, while others gained recognition in specific regions or through influential albums. Together, they form a compelling narrative of the year’s eclectic sounds.
CD1 sets the tone with U.S. chart-toppers by iconic artists like Bruce Springsteen (Hungry Heart), Billy Joel (You May Be Right), and Blondie’s The Hardest Part, a track released stateside but not in the U.K. The energy of new-wave is showcased through The Ramones and The Revillos, leading into early releases from Echo & The Bunnymen and The Teardrop Explodes. As synth-pop began to define the decade, acts like Ultravox, The Human League, and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark emerged as key players. Other highlights include Sparks, The B-52’s, Robert Palmer, and The Buggles, while quirky tracks like The Bucket Of Water Song from Tiswas regulars add a nostalgic touch.
CD2 kicks off with Dexys Midnight Runners’ Dance Stance, the precursor to their chart-topping hit Geno. Guitar-driven tracks by Secret Affair and Squeeze give way to post-punk classics from The Stranglers, The Ruts, and The Clash. Reggae and ska are represented by Junior Murvin and The Bodysnatchers, while Kurtis Blow’s The Breaks introduces the burgeoning hip-hop movement. Genre-blending songs follow, including jazz-infused soul from The Manhattan Transfer, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Wilton Felder’s collaboration with Bobby Womack on Inherit The Wind. Smooth jazz-pop from Shakatak and Level 42 leads into soulful ballads from Kool & The Gang, Brenda Russell, and The Manhattans, closing with the U.S. hit Shining Star.
CD3 delivers an electrifying lineup of dancefloor hits, starting with Donna Summer’s Sunset People, Amii Stewart’s rendition of The Letter, and Shalamar’s Right In The Socket. Powerful vocal performances by Gladys Knight, Joan Armatrading, and Phil Lynott’s solo debut Dear Miss Lonely Hearts set the stage for an energetic run of rock tracks from Judas Priest, Saxon, Girlschool, and Iron Maiden’s debut single. New-wave favorites from The Tourists, XTC, Skids, and Hazel O’Connor follow, with the disc concluding on a softer note with Gerry Rafferty’s The Royal Mile and Elton John’s heartfelt ballad Sartorial Eloquence.
CD4 shifts focus to singles that made an impact on the U.S. charts. It opens with timeless performances by Paul Simon (Late In The Evening), Linda Ronstadt (Hurt So Bad), and Carly Simon (Jesse). Pop-rock anthems from Kim Carnes, Pat Benatar, and Journey are complemented by soulful hits from Jermaine Jackson and Aretha Franklin’s version of What A Fool Believes. The disc transitions to smooth rock classics by Daryl Hall & John Oates, Christopher Cross, Boz Scaggs, and Kenny Loggins, culminating with Eddie Rabbitt’s Top 5 U.S. hit and Joe Walsh’s contribution to the Urban Cowboy soundtrack. The final track, ZZ Top’s Cheap Sunglasses, hints at the band’s U.S. success before their later U.K. breakout.
Now Yearbook The Vault 1980 is a fitting tribute to one of music’s most dynamic years, celebrating both the hits and the overlooked gems that defined the era.