Various Artists – Now 12” 80s: 1987 (Part One) [Now Music]

Label
Now Music / Sony Music / Universal Music

Release Date
July 23, 2026

Cat#
NOW1287-1-2026

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)

⚡ 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.

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.