Various Artists – Now 12'' 80s: 1987 (Part One) [Now Music] — New Wave / Synthpop / Disco 2026

Massive 4-CD compilation from the legendary "Now That's What I Call Music!" 12-inch series, focusing on extended 1987 club mixes, dance remixes, and rare 12-inch versions. High-quality archive features 47 tracks in 320kbps MP3 format.

[Info]
Artist: Various Performers (VA)
Title: Now 12'' 80s: 1987 (Part One)
Record Label: Now Music / Sony Music / Universal Music
Catalog #: NOW1287-1-2026
Style / Genre: New Wave / Synthpop / Disco / 80s Dance / Pop
Release Date: July 23, 2026
Format: 4CD, Compilation, Box Set
Audio Specs: MP3 (320 kbps / Joint Stereo / 44.1 kHz)
Tracks Count: 47 Tracks (across 4 CDs)
Total Size: 727 MB

Tracklist:
CD1:
01. George Michael & Aretha Franklin - I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me) (Extended Remix)
02. Bill Medley And Jenifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life (12'' Version)
03. ABC - When Smokey Sings (The Miami Mix)
04. Duran Duran - Skin Trade (Stretch Mix)
05. Eurythmics - Beethoven (I Love To Listen To) (Dance Mix)
06. A-Ha - Manhattan Skyline (Extended Remix)
07. Curiosity Killed The Cat - Down To Earth (Extended Version)
08. Swing Out Sister - Surrender (Stuff Gun Mix)
09. Bryan Ferry - The Right Stuff (12'' Dance Mix)
10. Alison Moyet - Is This Love? (L.A. Mix)
11. Sting - We'll Be Together (Extended Mix)
12. Paul Mccartney - Once Upon A Long Ago (Extended Version)

CD2:
01. Pet Shop Boys - It's A Sin (Disco Mix)
02. Dead Or Alive - Something In My House (Mortevicar Mix)
03. Man 2 Man Meet Man Parrish - Male Stripper (12'' Version)
04. Mel & Kim - Respectable (Extended Mix)
05. Sinitta - Toy Boy (Extended Bicep Mix)
06. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Cake Mix)
07. Bananarama - I Heard A Rumour (Miami Remix)
08. Laura Branigan - Shattered Glass (12'' Vocal Mix)
09. The Communards - You Are My World ('87 Single 12'' Version)
10. New Order - True Faith (Remix)
11. Yello - The Rhythm Divine

CD3:
01. M/A/R/R/S - Pump Up The Volume (UK 12" Remix)
02. Alexander O'neal - Criticize (Remix)
03. Jody Watley - Looking For A New Love (Extended Club Mix)
04. Whitney Houston - So Emotional (Extended Remix)
05. Jellybean & Elisa Fiorillo - Who Found Who (Club Mix)
06. Company B - Fascinated (Club Mix)
07. Exposé - Point Of No Return (Extended Mix)
08. Pepsi & Shirlie - Heartache (Dot & Daisy's Club Remix)
09. Five Star - Stay Out Of My Life (12'' Version)
10. Level 42 - Running In The Family (Extended Version)
11. The Blow Monkeys - It Doesn't Have To Be This Way (Long Version)

CD4:
01. The Cure - Why Can't I Be You (Extended Mix 1987)
02. Iggy Pop - Real Wild Child (Wild One) (Extended Version)
03. Billy Idol - Don't Need A Gun ( Meltdown Mix )
04. Tina Turner - What's Love Got To Do With It (Extended Dance Mix)
05. Chris Rea - Lets Dance (Extended)
06. Wax - Bridge To Your Heart (The Unabridged Version)
07. Karel Fialka - Hey Matthew (Extended Remix)
08. Johnny Hates Jazz - Shattered Dreams (12'' Extended Mix)
09. Wet Wet Wet - Wishing I Was Lucky (12'' Version)
10. Sananda Maitreya - If You Let Me Stay (Extended Version)
11. Living In A Box - Living In A Box (Dance Mix)
12. Was (Not Was) - Walk The Dinosaur (The New York Dangerous Mix)

[About the Release & Vibe]
⚡ Pure 80s max-length club energy. Extended synthesizer arrangements, soaring pop vocals, and iconic drum machine workouts tailored for extended retro mixing sessions.
The new Compilation delivered by Various Performers showcases a strong focus on cutting-edge sound design and pure dancefloor dynamics. Released via Now Music, this project brings an updated rhythmic perspective to the current 80s Dance and New Wave scene, making it a valuable addition to any digital crate.
The Vibe: Essential material for electronic music fans tracking the latest club developments. Now available for streaming and high-fidelity discovery on MusicVibez.

💬 HUMAN PERSPECTIVE / МОИ МЫСЛИ
RU (Мои мысли): Очередной монументальный бокс-сет из серии «Now 12" 80s» — настоящий праздник для любителей ретро-клубной музыки. 1987 год был переломным для танцевальной музыки: здесь и мощный поп-соул, и зарождение эйсид-хауса (M/A/R/R/S), и культовые макси-синглы Pet Shop Boys с New Order. Огромная коллекция редких длинных версий, которые идеально подходят для тематических вечеринок.

EN (DJ Review): The "Now 12'' 80s" series consistently delivers the absolute gold standard of extended 80s club mixes, and this 1987 (Part One) collection is no exception. Spanning massive synthpop anthems, Hi-NRG floor-fillers, and early sampling milestones like M/A/R/R/S, this 4-disc set is an indispensable archive for DJs looking to capture the authentic, high-energy 12-inch remix culture of the late 80s.