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Furthermore, disc 4 suffers slightly from "compilation fatigue"—the final three tracks are softer ballads extended (e.g., "China in Your Hand" by T'Pau) that stop the club momentum.

The "12” 80s" series is distinct from standard "Best Of" compilations because it prioritizes the that represent the era's dancefloor evolution. NOW 12" 80s: 1980 (4CD) - NOW MUSIC Official Store

The "NOW That's What I Call 12" 80s" project was launched to celebrate the format's peak era through distinct, 4-CD packages: VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

The latest rumored/anticipated release— —isn't just another rehash. It is a deep-dive, crowd-pleasing mammoth set designed to settle arguments about which decade truly ruled the charts.

The reception to the "NOW 12" 80s" series has been generally positive, fulfilling a niche that had long been underserved on CD. It is a deep-dive, crowd-pleasing mammoth set designed

: High-tempo, driving electronic basslines are well-represented via Bananarama’s "Love In The First Degree" (Eurobeat Style) and Dead Or Alive's frantic "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" (Murder Mix) .

However, the series is not without its faults. Critics have noted that the tracklist quality can be "a mixed bag," where some 12" versions add nothing new to the original recording while others, like Frankie Goes To Hollywood's "Two Tribes" remix, vastly improve upon it. Some collectors have also pointed out mastering issues, with occasional concerns about the "loudness war" (where audio dynamics are compressed to sound louder) making some high-pitched 80s synth elements sound "shrill" compared to the original analogue pressings. Despite these technical quibbles, the overall consensus remains that these sets are "excellent" for the casual listener and "essential" for the 80s music completist. However, the series is not without its faults

The flagship 47-track collection.