NOW 12" 80's: 1983 - Part 2 4-Disc CD

NOW Music proudly presents the next chapter in the NOW 12 80s series NOW 12 80s 1983 Part Two out 18th October 2024.With 49 extended, fulllength, or remixed versions, this collection spans the dynamic spectrum of the year, and is part of the vibrant journey through multiple genres of music the 12 single made during the 1980s, with this second instalment of 1983 featuring synthpop and newwave hits alongside the catchy grooves of popdance and disco. This essential compilation is perfect for both dancefloors and collectors.CD1 kicks off with the U.S. remix of Whams classic 34Wham Rap Enjoy What You Do34, starting off a stellar run of huge hits in their 12 versions Spandau Ballet with the iconic 34Gold34, 34Who039s That Girl34 by Eurythmics, Bananarama with 34Cruel Summer34, while Culture Clubs infectious 34I039ll Tumble 4 Ya34 was a big U.S. and an essential 12 version. Some of 1983s new chart stars are up nextthe extended version of Marilyns 34Calling Your Name34 and Kajagoogoos 34Too Shy Midnight Mix34 feature alongside The Lotus Eaters, Men Without Hats and Flash And The Pan. The first disc wraps up with 12 gems including Joe Jacksons cool, synth driven 34Steppin039 Out34, and Mike Oldfields Top 5 hit Moonlight Shadow.As a collection of 80s 12 versions, CD2 couldnt open with anything more legendary than New Order with their groundbreaking 34Blue Monday34 released only on 12 in 1983. Some timeless newwave follows including The Cure with the extended version of 34The Lovecats34, Echo amp The Bunnymens 34Never Stop Discotheque34 and Public Image Limited with the remix of 34This Is Not A Love Song34. Aztec Cameras 34Walk Out To Winter34 adds a touch of indiepop before huge chart pop from Madness with 34The Sun And The Rain34, and TRACIE and Tracey Ullman providing a fun, upbeat interlude. The disc closes with extended versions of anthemic pop from Paul Young with 34Love Of The Common People34, Rick Springfields 34Human Touch34, and Yes with the Special Remix Dance Version of Owner Of A Lonely Heart.CD3 is all about the dancefloor, opening with one of the deacdes biggest floorfillers from Lionel Richie with 34All Night Long All Night34, followed by KC amp The Sunshine Bands irresistible 1 34Give It Up34. Donna Summers empowering 34She Works Hard For The Money34 is up next, followed by 80s disco classics, Indeeps 34Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life34, and Divines Love Reaction. Fabulous fusions of hiphop and electropop follow courtesy of Malcolm McLaren with the iconic Double Dutch in its full 12 version, and Rock Steady Crew with the extended version of Hey You The Rock Steady Crew. More dancepop from Modern Romance, and Shalamar, while Booker Newberry IIIs soulful 34Love Town34, Billy Griffins Hold Me Tighter In The Rain and Level 42s smooth 34The Sun Goes Down Living It Up34 round off this funky disc.CD4 begins with the Monster Mix of Duran Durans first 1 34Is There Something I Should Know34 and Heaven 17s timeless 34Temptation34. Tears For Fears deliver brilliant pop on the extended version of 34Change34, while Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark and Blancmange continue a superb run of synthpop gold with Telegraph and Thats Love, That It Is, ahead of Japans cover of All Tomorrows Parties and Annabel Lambs cover of 34Riders On The Storm34. The disc concludes in style with Yello ahead of Talk Talks 34My Foolish Friend34 and Midge Ures collaboration with Mick Karn on 34After A Fashion34 even more sublime in its extended version, wrapping up this second volume of 1983s 12 essentialsNOW 12 80s 1983 Part Two An extended celebration of one of Pop musics greatest ever years. Continue to rejoice in the musical magic of 1983