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Review: Given that the concept of the 12" version was born during the mid-to-late 1970s, it seems fitting that this four-disc trawl through extended mixes of the era leans heavily on classic disco cuts. Of course, there are some genuine must-haves among the DJ-friendly disco extensions on offer, not least Elton John's Philly Soul anthem 'Are You Ready For Love', Cerrone's 'Supernature', Dan Hartman's 'Relight My Fire' and Diana Ross's epic 'Love Hangover'. Throw in a smattering of post-punk and new wave gems, plus arguably the greatest end-of-night anthem of all, Wings' 'Goodnight Tonight' (the extended version of which gets brilliantly dubbed-out in the middle and is far superior to the seven-inch mix) and you have a rock-solid collection of club-ready '70s sing-alongs.

Review: Everyone has their favourite time in pop music but many would argue that the 80s is unbeatable. The legendary NOW series charted that decade and many after with their regular compilation installments and now they look back with a bumper 81-track collection. There were over 1500 new entries in the UK top 40 singles chart between 1980 and 1984 and the best of them are here across six sides of vinyl. Wham!, Eurythmics, Kate Bush, The Smiths, Scritti Politti, Sade, Spandau Ballet, Roxy Music, The Police, Paul McCartney, Kim Wilde, Toyah and many others souls as good now as ever.

Review: NOW is proud to present the next instalment in its ongoing Yearbook series - and taking its longest trip back in pop history so far - 50 years. With 83 tracks on four CDs, it celebrates a landmark year of pop singles. Opening with the iconic 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road' from Elton John and followed by Paul McCartney & Wings' Bond theme 'Live And Let Die', this epic beginning to this journey continues with a run of massive glam hits from T-Rex, Mud and Alvin Stardust and chart topping tunes from Suzi Quatro, Wizzard, 10cc, 'Cum On Feel The Noize' from Slade and Sweet's 'Blockbuster'.

Review: Now's ongoing Yearbook series has reached 1973, a 12-month period in which saw an Oil Crisis, the opening of the World Trade Center in New York, and the withdrawal of US troops from Vietnam. Musically, as the four-disc set proves, pop was being pulled in different directions, with new stars emerging (David Bowie, Elton John, Roxy Music, David Essex and various members of the Osmond family) former 'Fabs' settling into their new solo careers (John Lennon, Paul Wings), Glam rock increasing in popularity (Mud, Sweet, Wizzard, T-Rex, Slade), and soul beginning to evolve into disco (the Spinners, Michael Jackson, the O'Jays, Diana Ross, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes). Throw in a few massive hits from megastars (Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Elvis Presley), and you have an on-point pop summary of 1973.