NOW 12" 80s: 1983 - Part 1 4-Disc CD

NOW Music proudly presents the next electrifying chapter in the NOW 12 80s series NOW 12 80s 1983 Part 1, out 19th July 2024.With 46 extended, fulllength, or remixed versions that encapsulate the vibrant evolution of 80s music, this collection spans the dynamic spectrum of the year, featuring SynthPop and NewWave hits alongside the catchy grooves of PopDance and Disco. This essential compilation is perfect for both dancefloors and collectors.CD1 opens with two of 1983s biggest artists with Whams 34Bad Boys, followed by Eurythmics over 12 minutes remix of 34Right By Your Side. Revel in the huge tracks from Duran Duran with 34Union Of The Snake The Monkey Mix34, and the extended Communication by Spandau Ballet. The Human League keeps the momentum with their massive hit 34Keep Feeling Fascination34, while Howard Jones and Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark keep the SynthPop strong with 34New Song34 and 34Genetic Engineering34 respectively. Extended versions from Blancmange, Ultravox, and Tears For Fears are also featured on the stunning first disc.CD2 celebrates Pop Gold with Adam Ants 34Puss 039N Boots34, Bananaramas 34Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye34, plus The Belle Stars, and Bucks Fizz. Pop and New Wave fused on fabulous tracks from Haysi Fantayzee, and Altered Images, and hits from a huge chart year for Kajagoogoo and Paul Young. The disc closes with more SynthPop from Heaven 17, Soft Cell and a huge U.S. hit for Taco with an unexpected cover choice in Puttin On The Ritz.CD3s first run of stellar cuts is all about the dancefloor and kicks off with the iconic 34FlashdanceWhat A Feeling34, from Irene Cara, and the stunning Electropop workout in extended form on Freeezs 34I.O.U. Megamix34. The legendary Arthur Baker produced Confusion for New Order, and The Harder They Come for Rockers Revenge, and Forrest enjoyed a smash covering Rock The Boat. Modern Romance and Level 42 bought Pop and Funk crossover to the charts, and Disc 3 works towards its finale with four UK acts who all enjoyed great success in 83 with these 12 versions enhancing already great tracks Madness, Fun Boy Three, The Style Council, and Nick Heyward whos Whistle Down The Wind was his first solo hit.CD4 offers a starstudded lineup opening with 12 and remixed versions of Paul McCartney amp Michael Jacksons 34Say Say Say34 and Billy Joels 34Tell Her About It34. The Fixx are up next with their huge US hit One Thing Leads To Another, followed by Debbie Harry, and Laura Branigan who achieved a global success with Gloria. HiEnergy floorfillers from Miquel Brown and Divine, are next alongside Ryan Paris panEuropean smash Dolce Vita. The collection still has room for classic dance hits from Lydia Murdock and Phil Fearon amp Galaxy and a great collaboration between the legendary Donna Summer and Musical Youth.