Now Thats What I Call Music 12 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Now That's What I Call Music 12

Label: Virgin Records / EMI Records / PolyGram

Catalogue Number: NOW 12

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1988

Pressing Year: 1988

Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Now That's What I Call Music 12 is the twelfth instalment of the hugely successful UK Now That's What I Call Music compilation series, originally released in July 1988.

This original 1988 UK double album features 32 tracks spanning pop, rock, soul, reggae, house, hip-hop and electronic music. The collection captures some of the biggest sounds of the summer of 1988, with major artists including Wet Wet Wet, Belinda Carlisle, Maxi Priest, Aswad, Elton John, Phil Collins, Morrissey, Iron Maiden, Bananarama, Tiffany, The Timelords, S'Express, Salt-N-Pepa, James Brown and Natalie Cole.

Highlights include With A Little Help From My Friends, Circle In The Sand, Wild World, Love Changes (Everything), Everyday Is Like Sunday, Can I Play With Madness, Doctorin' The Tardis, I Think We're Alone Now, Theme From S'Express and Push It.

A superb snapshot of the UK music scene in 1988 and a highly collectible early Now That's What I Call Music vinyl compilation.

Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) – excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.

Record 1: Very Good Plus (VG+) – excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.

Record 2: Very Good Plus (VG+) – excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.

Inner Sleeves: Very Good Plus (VG+) – excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.

Pressing Notes

Original 1988 UK double-LP pressing, catalogue number NOW 12, released through the Virgin Records, EMI Records and PolyGram labels. The original vinyl edition contains 32 tracks across four sides and was issued in a gatefold picture sleeve.

Track Listing

Record One – Side One

1. Wet Wet Wet – With A Little Help From My Friends

2. Belinda Carlisle – Circle In The Sand

3. Maxi Priest – Wild World

4. Aswad – Give A Little Love

5. Climie Fisher – Love Changes (Everything)

6. Elton John – I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That

7. Scritti Politti – Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy)

8. Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight ('88 Remix)

Record One – Side Two

1. Hothouse Flowers – Don't Go

2. Morrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday

3. Danny Wilson – Mary's Prayer

4. Johnny Hates Jazz – Heart Of Gold

5. Voice Of The Beehive – Don't Call Me Baby

6. Iron Maiden – Can I Play With Madness

7. Heart – These Dreams

8. T'Pau – I Will Be With You

Record Two – Side One

1. The Timelords – Doctorin' The Tardis

2. Sabrina – Boys (Summertime Love)

3. Bananarama – I Want You Back

4. Tiffany – I Think We're Alone Now

5. Hazell Dean – Who's Leaving Who

6. The Communards – There's More To Love

7. Jermaine Stewart – Get Lucky

8. Glenn Medeiros – Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You

Record Two – Side Two

1. S'Express – Theme From S'Express

2. Salt-N-Pepa – Push It

3. Derek B – Bad Young Brother

4. James Brown – The Payback Mix

5. Rose Royce – Car Wash

6. Natalie Cole – Pink Cadillac

7. Jellybean featuring Adele Bertei – Just A Mirage

8. Will Downing – A Love Supreme

Genre: Pop / Rock / Soul / New Wave / Dance / Hip-Hop

Year: 1988

Country of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Mint (M): Perfect condition, generally unused or still sealed.
Near Mint (NM): Almost perfect with minimal or no signs of handling or play.
Very Good Plus (VG+): Excellent overall condition with only minor signs of use.
Very Good (VG): Some visible signs of wear and/or play, but still a good, enjoyable copy.
Good (G): Noticeable wear and play, but the record remains playable.
Poor (P): Significant damage or heavy wear; suitable primarily as a filler or collection piece.

Shipping

All vinyl is carefully packaged in professional record mailers with appropriate protection to ensure it arrives safely.