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Yes—more than ever. While a digital download of the Now 12" 80s exists (usually MP3 320kbps or FLAC on Qobuz), the 4CD box offers:

For collectors, DJs, and casual fans of synth-pop, new wave, and dance-rock, these quadruple-disc sets serve as an essential historical archive. The Evolution of the 12-Inch Single in the 1980s

It opens with a huge leftfield choice: Freddie Mercury’s "Love Kills (Extended Mix)," a Giorgio Moroder collaboration that set the tone for a set that is significantly darker and more club-focused than the usual NOW fare. Other standout deep cuts on this collection include:

An ominous ska classic with extended instrumental verses. Disc 3: Pure Pop, Euro-Dance, and Club Anthems

This compilation is a nostalgic journey through the golden era of extended mixes. Part of the highly popular "Now That's What I Call Music!" spin-off series, 12" 80s focuses on the long-form versions of classic hits that defined dance floors and radio airwaves during the 1980s. VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

The first disc anchors the birth of the New Romantic and post-punk club scene.

: "She Works Hard For The Money" (Special Long Version), and Womack & Womack : "Teardrops" (Extended Remix). : "You Think You're A Man" (12" Mix), Laura Branigan : "Self Control" (Extended Version), and Dead Or Alive : "My Heart Goes Bang" (American 'Wipe-Out' Mix). Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson : "Say Say Say" (Remix), : "True Faith" (Shep Pettibone Remix), and : "Rapture" (Special Disco Mix). Why Collectors Buy It Reviewers from

Baltimora – "Tarzan Boy" (12" Jungle Mix) . Yes, it’s cheesy. Yes, it features more synthesized monkey sounds. And yes, you will play it twice.

While the full tracklist is extensive, here are a few highlights across the four CDs: Yes—more than ever

(Released Oct 2021) – Includes rare tracks like Paul McCartney & Michael Jackson’s "Say Say Say". Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Remixed

The "Now That's What I Call Music!" franchise digs into the crates of the 1980s to deliver a four-disc anthology dedicated to the extended mix. Now That's What I Call 12" 80s is a celebration of the "Extended Mix," the "12-inch Single," and the era when pop songs were stretched, remixed, and transformed into club anthems.

The 12-inch single was a cultural phenomenon. It was the preferred medium for DJs and enthusiasts who wanted to hear the full arrangement of a song. NOW That’s What I Call 12” 80s: Extended captures that specific energy—the excitement of a longer intro, the satisfaction of a more complex instrumental break, and the sheer joy of hearing a classic song given more space to breathe.

Released on August 27, 2021, this was the debut 4CD set in the specialized series. Other standout deep cuts on this collection include:

– Includes floor-fillers from Whitney Houston ("How Will I Know"), Donna Summer, and Chaka Khan’s "I Feel For You".

Songs were no longer limited to the three-minute radio edit. Instead, they became sweeping sonic landscapes, often stretching over seven to ten minutes. The physical format honors this culture by gathering these lengthy masterpieces onto high-fidelity CDs. Key Releases in the 4-CD Series

: Duran Duran’s "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than Wild Boys Extended Mix) and Spandau Ballet’s "Gold" (Extended Version).

The 12-inch vinyl format fundamentally reshaped how audiences experienced popular music throughout the 1980s. Producers used the format to expand standard radio edits into dramatic, bass-heavy, and experimental club arrangements. This 4-CD physical and digital archive perfectly encapsulates that studio revolution. April 16, 2021 Format 4 x CD Box Set / Digital Download Total Track Count 47 Original Extended Cuts Total Playtime Approximately 5 Hours Key Genres Synth-Pop, New Romantic, Hi-NRG, New Wave Disc-by-Disc Breakdown Disc 1: Stadium Anthems and Synth Pioneers