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VA - Now That's What I Call 12" 80s -4CD- -202...: The Ultimate Vinyl-Era Box Set That Puts the Groove Back in the Decade

Introduction: Why the 12-Inch Single Defined the 80s

For many casual listeners, the 1980s are remembered for big hair, shoulder pads, and MTV. But for audiophiles and club culture historians, the decade belongs to the 12-inch single. Before the CD single and digital streaming, the 12-inch vinyl (45RPM or 33 ⅓) was the format of choice for extended mixes, dub versions, and dancefloor dynamite.

Why 4CDs? The Practical and Collectible Value

In an age of streaming playlists, why buy a physical 4CD box set? Three reasons: VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

  1. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (12" Dance Mix)
  2. Madonna – Into the Groove (Extended Dance Remix)
  3. Prince – 1999 (Full Length Mix)
  4. a-ha – Take On Me (12" Mix)
  5. The Cure – Close to Me (Closer Mix)
  • Extended cuts of classic synth-pop anthems.
  • A diverse mix of UK and US chart-toppers.
  • High-quality remastering of vinyl-era classics.

"Rapture" (Blondie), "True Faith" (New Order), "Cruel Summer" (Bananarama) The Critical Verdict VA - Now That's What I Call 12" 80s -4CD- -202

Review: VA – NOW That’s What I Call 12” 80s (4CD) The NOW That’s What I Call Music series continues its deep dive into the archives with the 2024 additions to its popular NOW 12” 80s collection. Designed for collectors and fans of the "extended mix" era, these quadruple-CD sets focus on the decade when the 12-inch single became an essential part of pop culture, offering longer, remixed, and often radical reinterpretations of chart-topping hits. The 2024 Expansion: 1983, 1985, and 1986 Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (12" Dance Mix)

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