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

“VA - Now That’s What I Call 12” 80s - 4CD - 202...” – likely the 2020s reissue of Now That’s What I Call the 80s (or a similar compilation), possibly part of the Now 12" 80s sub-series focusing on extended/12" mixes.

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Physical Packaging: The box set is housed in a rigid card slipcase with a lenticular cover (the image changes between a 12" record and the "Now" logo). Inside, you get a 24-page booklet featuring scans of original 12" sleeves, label designs (Fact Records, ZTT, Factory), and essays by music journalist James Masterton. VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

Extended versions of Queen's "Radio Ga Ga," Duran Duran's "The Reflex," and Whitney Houston's "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)". Collector Rarity:

"Blue Monday," which is widely regarded as the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time. Collector's Value : Music enthusiasts and reviewers from SuperDeluxeEdition “VA - Now That’s What I Call 12” 80s - 4CD - 202

Legal & Licensing Challenges – The difficulty of licensing original 12" mixes from multiple labels (Warner, EMI, Sony, Universal) for a single compilation.

The year 2024 saw the release of several key installments in this ongoing chronological series, specifically focusing on the mid-80s "Part One" editions: Extended versions of Queen's "Radio Ga Ga," Duran

Final Verdict: Essential. Buy the physical 4CD box. Turn up the bass. Press play on CD1. And let the 12-inch magic of the 1980s wash over you for four glorious hours.

The "12” 80s" series is distinct from standard "Best Of" compilations because it prioritizes the original 12-inch versions that represent the era's dancefloor evolution. NOW 12" 80s: 1980 (4CD) - NOW MUSIC Official Store