Disco / Nu-Disco

Review: NOW Music presents the sixth volume in the NOW That's What I Call 80s Dancefloor series, a two disc compilation pressed on blue and clear vinyl, featuring 30 essential synth-driven dance-pop tracks from the 80s. The collection kicks off with the iconic 'Blue Monday' by New Order, setting the tone for an era defined by the prevalence of synths in pop music. It continues with hits like Eurythmics' 'Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty Four)', Propaganda's 'Duel' and Animotion's 'Obsession'. Notable tracks from Yello, Paul Hardcastle and Jan Hammer's 'Miami Vice Theme' also make an appearance, encapsulating the energy of early 80s dancefloors. Side two brings synth-pop royalty with Pet Shop Boys' 'Domino Dancing' and the unforgettable 'Together in Electric Dreams' by Philip Oakey and Giorgio Moroder. Other highlights include Frankie Goes to Hollywood's 'Two Tribes', Dead Or Alive's 'My Heart Goes Bang' and tracks by Soft Cell, Spandau Ballet and The Human League. The collection closes with timeless gems like Harold Faltermeyer's 'Axel F', Colonel Abrams' 'Trapped' and Joe Jackson's synth-pop classic 'Steppin' Out', making this compilation ideal for fans of 80s dance music.

Review: NOW Presents...12" 80s: Part One - 1980-1982 is perfect for fans of the era and collectors who like the best bang for the buck in a great package. This stunning 5xLP box set features 44 iconic 12", extended, and remixed versions of classic tracks from the early 80s, each pressed on a different vibrant transparent vinyl: red, yellow, green, blue and purple. Kicking off with Blondie's infectious 'Call Me', the collection encapsulates the essence of 1980-1982 with tracks that defined dancefloors, including Grace Jones' sultry 'Love Is The Drug' and Loleatta Holloway's 'Love Sensation'. The set also showcases beloved hits from artists like Olivia Newton-John, Earth, Wind & Fire and The Specials, alongside synth-pop staples from Soft Cell and Duran Duran. Each side of vinyl brings warmth and depth to these timeless tracks, the packaging is elegant, ideal for both display and enjoyment and with its limited edition status and a wealth of classic tracks, this box set is a serious celebration of 80s music. Getting these extended versions separate on vinyl would be quite a task to take on, but thankfully, NOW has done the hard work for us.