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When searching, ensure you are not buying the 2CD "sampler" or the "Digital only" version. The true box has a spine thickness of approximately 2 cm and a slipcase.

– Features massive extended mixes of Queen’s "A Kind of Magic," Duran Duran’s "The Wild Boys," and the legendary 12" mix of Spandau Ballet’s "Gold".

The release of marks an essential milestone for fans of synth-pop, new wave, and classic dance music . Originally launched by NOW Music in late 2021 and heavily circulated through 2022 , this quadruple-disc compilation celebrates the golden era of the 12-inch extended single. Rather than standard radio edits, this collection preserves the expansive, experimental remixes that dominated dance floors and transformed the sonic landscape of the 1980s. The Evolution of the 12-Inch Single in the 1980s

While widely praised for its track selection, the series has received mixed feedback regarding technical execution. VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

(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).

For collectors, DJs, and casual fans of synth-pop, new wave, and dance-rock, these quadruple-disc sets serve as an essential historical archive. The Evolution of the 12-Inch Single in the 1980s

This set is by Sony, Universal, or the Now! brand. It appeals to fans who want an affordable, single-package snapshot of the extended 80s club experience without hunting down original 12" singles or expensive official compilations like 12" 80s: Original Extended Mixes (Universal). When searching, ensure you are not buying the

: Disc 1 kicks off with massive cinematic productions, highlighted by the dramatic "Radio Ga Ga" (Extended Remix) by Queen and the rhythmically complex "The Reflex" (Dance Mix) by Duran Duran.

For music collectors and audiophiles, this specific compilation is a vital cultural archive. Many of these tracks were originally exclusive to vinyl pressings, making this pristine digital transfer a crucial preservation of experimental pop history. Expanded Series Successors

Across these sets, the tracklists are designed to include the "full" experience of the 80s club scene rather than standard radio edits: NOW That's What I Call 12” 80s: Remixed (4CD) The release of marks an essential milestone for

Opens the collection with a powerful, dance-driven version of a classic.

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The ultimate sonic visualizer of the London New Romantic club scene.

The Now That’s What I Call Music! franchise needs no introduction. For over four decades, the iconic series has been the benchmark for pop culture compilations. While the main numbered series marches forward, the label has consistently returned to the motherlode: .

If you are a collector of the "Now That's What I Call Music!" brand, the "12" 80s" series is arguably more valuable than the standard annual compilations. While the main series gives you the hits, these specialized 4CD sets give you the experience of the music as it was heard by the dancers, the DJs, and the super-fans of the 1980s. Whether you track down the 2021 original, the 2022 "Remixed" edition, or the year-specific releases like "1986 Part One," you are getting a sonic time capsule of the decade when pop music was remixed to be larger, louder, and longer.