Description
Now Dance - The 80s 4 CD (2023)
A four‑CD set celebrating the vibrant dance floor energy of the 1980s, “NOW Dance – The 80s” gathers extended mixes, club versions, and 12‑inch remixes from the decade’s biggest pop, soul, and funk acts. Issued jointly by Sony Music and EMI, the release features a bold red and yellow geometric design with neon silhouettes evoking the era’s club aesthetic.
Each disc focuses on a different facet of 80s dance—from early synth‑pop and funk grooves to late‑decade house and hip‑hop crossovers. The compilation serves as both a nostalgic time capsule and a DJ‑friendly collection of long‑form mixes.
Label: Sony Music / EMI
Format: 4×CD Compilation
Genre: Pop, Dance, Soul, Funk
Era Covered: 1980–1989
Packaging: Digipak with red background
CD ONE
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Philip Bailey & Phil Collins – Easy Lover (Extended Dance Remix)
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The Power Station – Some Like It Hot (Mix / 12”)
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Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart – Would I Lie To You? (Pet Mix)
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Stephen Tin Tin Duffy – Kiss Me (Mixe Plural)
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Belouis Some – Imagination (12” Version)
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Eddy And The Soulband & Mahogany – Theme From Shaft (Hot Pursuit Mix)
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Lillo Thomas – Settle Down (Extended Remix)
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T.C. Curtis – Should Have Known Better (12” Version)
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Cool Notes – Spend The Night (Original 12” Mix)
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Loose Ends – Hangin’ On A String (Extended Dance Mix)
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Jermaine Jackson – Do What You Do (12” Remix Version)
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Phyllis Nelson – Move Closer (12”)
CD TWO
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Ashford & Simpson – Solid (Special Club Mix)
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DeBarge – Rhythm Of The Night (Dance Mix)
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Five Star – Can’t Wait Another Minute (12” Version)
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Gwen Guthrie – Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent (Club Mix)
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Aretha Franklin – Who’s Zoomin’ Who? (Dance Mix)
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Jaki Graham – Breaking Away (Extended Version)
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Grace Jones – Pull Up To The Bumper (Remix)
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Joyce Sims – (You Are My) All And All (Extended)
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Midnight Star – Midas Touch (12” Extended Remix)
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Ca$hflow – Mine All Mine (Club Mix)
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Timex Social Club – Rumors (12” Version)
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Boris Gardiner – I Want To Wake Up With You (Extended Version)
CD THREE
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The Communards with Sarah Jane Morris – Don’t Leave Me This Way (12” Extended Version)
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Jermaine Stewart – We Don’t Have To Take Our Clothes Off (Extended)
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Bronski Beat – Hit That Perfect Beat (12” Version)
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Sinitta – So Macho (Extended Club Mix)
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MC Miker G. & DJ Sven – Holiday Rap (Maxi Version)
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Tavares – Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (Irresistible Angel Mix)
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Phil Fearon & Galaxy – I Can Prove It (Full Version)
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Paul Hardcastle – Don’t Waste My Time (Extended Version)
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Fine Young Cannibals – She Drives Me Crazy (David Z 12” Remix)
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Double Trouble feat. Rebel MC – Just Keep Rockin’ (Sk’ouse Mix)
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Tone‑Loc – Funky Cold Medina (12” Vocal)
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Maze & Frankie Beverly – Joy And Pain
CD FOUR
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Neneh Cherry – Buffalo Stance (12” Mix)
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Bobby Brown – My Prerogative (Extended Version)
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Inner City – Ain’t Nobody Better (Groove Corporation Remix)
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Cookie Crew – Got To Keep On (12” Version)
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The Beatmasters – Who’s In The House? (The Hip House Anthem)
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D‑Mob feat. LRS & DC Sarome – It Is Time To Get Funky (12” Version)
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Paula Abdul – Straight Up (12” Remix)
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Kym Mazelle – Got To Get You Back (The Groovy Piano Mix)
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Yazz – Where Has All The Love Gone (12” Version)
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Coldcut feat. Lisa Stansfield – People Hold On (Full Length Disco Mix)
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Adeva, Paul Simpson – Musical Freedom (Free At Last) (Extended Version)
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Soul II Soul & Caron Wheeler – Keep On Movin’ (Club Mix)
Collector Notes
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Features 48 tracks, all in extended or club‑mix form.
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Ideal for DJs and collectors seeking authentic 12‑inch versions.
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Artwork and typography mirror the original NOW Dance branding from the late 80s.
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The set bridges early synth‑pop with late‑decade house, showing the evolution of dance production.