Va - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4cd- -202... Patched Jun 2026

In the age of streaming, the extended mix is an endangered species. Modern pop songs are constructed for TikTok soundbites. In the 1980s, however, the 12" single was a battlefield of creativity. Artists like Frankie Goes to Hollywood, New Order, and Pet Shop Boys used the extended format not just to lengthen a song, but to reinvent it.

: Duran Duran’s "The Wild Boys" (Wilder Than Wild Boys Extended Mix) and Spandau Ballet’s "Gold" (Extended Version). VA - Now That-s What I Call 12-- 80s -4CD- -202...

These "NOW" compilations serve as a powerful reminder of that era. Each track on the 4-CD set is a miniature time machine. Hearing the full 8:02 "Murder Mix" of Dead Or Alive’s "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" or the 6:35 "Dance Mix" of Duran Duran’s "The Reflex" isn't just hearing a song; it's hearing the process of a track being molded for a specific environment. It’s hearing a producer's uncut vision. In the age of streaming, the extended mix

While there are several releases in this 4CD series, the primary 2021 release—and its subsequent "Extended" and "Remixed" follow-ups—serve as comprehensive collectors' items for synth-pop and dance fans. Release Title Release Date Key Feature NOW That’s What I Call 12” 80s April 16, 2021 The series debut featuring 47 original 12" mixes. NOW 12” 80s: Extended August 27, 2021 Artists like Frankie Goes to Hollywood, New Order,