Va - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4cd- -202... May 2026

It was a typical Friday evening for Emily. She had just finished a long day at work and was looking forward to unwinding with some good music. As she was browsing through her local music store, she stumbled upon a CD collection that caught her eye: "VA - Now That's What I Call 80s - 4CD".

Synth-Pop & High Energy: The tracklists span genres from the synth-heavy "Take On Me" (a-ha) to club favorites like "High Energy" (Evelyn Thomas) and "Male Stripper" (Man 2 Man). Key Tracks and Highlights VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

Features the 12" version of Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?" and Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Two Tribes (Annihilation)". NOW MUSIC Official Store Volume 2: Extended (Released August 2021) Following the success of the first set, NOW 12” 80s: Extended It was a typical Friday evening for Emily

  1. Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax (12" Mix)
  2. Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Murder Mix)
  3. Pet Shop Boys – West End Girls (10" Mix)
  4. Simple Minds – Don't You (Forget About Me) (Extended)
  5. Tears for Fears – Shout (US 12" Remix)

Verdict

3.5/5 – For die-hard 80s fans and collectors of unofficial compilations, this is a fun time capsule. Purists should seek official releases (e.g., Now That’s What I Call 12" 80s – if ever officially issued, or 12"/80s/Original Extended Mixes box sets). Frankie Goes to Hollywood – Relax (12" Mix)

  1. Guns N' Roses - Sweet Child O' Mine
  2. Michael Jackson - Billie Jean
  3. The Cure - Just Like Heaven
  4. Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want to Have Fun
  5. AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long
  6. Prince - When Doves Cry
  7. Journey - Don't Stop Believin'
  8. Madonna - Like a Virgin
  9. Duran Duran - Hungry Like the Wolf
  10. Tina Turner - What's Love Got to Do with It