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: Soft Cell's "Tainted Love / Where Did Our Love Go" (12" Mix) and The Human League's "(Keep Feeling) Fascination" (Extended Version).

The first disc typically focuses on the driving electronic pulses of the early-to-mid 1980s. It features extended arrangements from pioneers who merged rock sensibilities with digital instrumentation.

A vocal masterclass with an extended percussive breakdown.

: The compilation retains cultural depth by including extended social commentary tracks, such as The Specials’ haunting "Ghost Town" (Extended Version) . Production Quality and Sourcing

: The collection includes iconic tracks from legendary artists like ("Radio Ga Ga" Extended Remix), Duran Duran ("The Reflex" Dance Mix), and Whitney Houston ("I Wanna Dance with Somebody" 12" Remix).

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Widely acknowledged as the biggest-selling 12-inch single of all time.

– If the set focuses on extended/12" versions (as Now 12" 80s does), analyze the cultural and technical role of the 12" single in 1980s dance, synth-pop, and New Wave.

No compilation is perfect. Hardcore collectors will note the absence of a few key tracks due to licensing hell:

Continuing the tradition, "Remixed" was released in February 2022. As the title suggests, this volume focuses on the most radical reinterpretations of the source material. It is notable for including some extremely rare tracks, such as the "Latin Rascals Mix" of Duran Duran's "Notorious" and a 10-minute plus extended remix of Elton John's "Wrap Her Up" featuring George Michael. True to its name, this is perhaps the most collectible of the series due to the scarcity of the specific mixes presented.

[CD 1: Synth-Pop & New Wave] ──> [CD 2: Electronic & Club Classics] ──> [CD 3 & 4: Pop Royalty & Dance Anthems]

Features an extended trumpet outro and haunting vocal duets.

A: The 12-inch single was crucial for the dance and club culture of the 80s. It gave producers and artists the space to create longer, more rhythmic, and more experimental versions of their songs, turning them into anthems designed for the dancefloor and DJ sets. These versions often became more popular and definitive than their radio edits.

The series is a dedicated spin-off from the long-running "NOW" brand, specifically curated to celebrate the "Extended Version" culture of the 1980s.

A relentless, high-bpm stock-aitken-waterman marvel. Disc 2: Dark Wave and Independent Electronic Classics