Now Thats What I Call Music 13 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Now That's What I Call Music 13

Label: EMI Records / Virgin Records / PolyGram

Catalogue Number: NOW 13

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 13 is the thirteenth instalment of the iconic UK Now That's What I Call Music compilation series, originally released in November 1988.

This original 1988 UK double album features 32 chart hits covering pop, rock, new wave, soul, reggae, house and dance music. The collection captures the rapidly changing sound of the late 1980s, featuring major artists including Yazz & The Plastic Population, Erasure, Womack & Womack, UB40, Robert Palmer, Phil Collins, Bobby McFerrin, Bryan Ferry, Kim Wilde, Inner City, D-Mob, The Proclaimers, T'Pau, Transvision Vamp, Duran Duran and The Human League.

Highlights include The Only Way Is Up, Teardrops, A Little Respect, Breakfast In Bed, A Groovy Kind Of Love, Don't Worry, Be Happy, Kiss, Big Fun, We Call It Acieed, I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) and I Don't Want Your Love.

A fantastic snapshot of the UK music scene in 1988 and a classic 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 13, released through EMI Records, Virgin Records and PolyGram. The original vinyl edition contains 32 tracks across four sides and is housed in a gatefold picture sleeve.

Track Listing

Record One – Side One

1. Yazz & The Plastic Population – The Only Way Is Up

2. Womack & Womack – Teardrops

3. Erasure – A Little Respect

4. The Christians – Harvest For The World

5. Hue & Cry – Ordinary Angel

6. UB40 with Chrissie Hynde – Breakfast In Bed

7. Robert Palmer – She Makes My Day

8. Breathe – Hands To Heaven

Record One – Side Two

1. Phil Collins – A Groovy Kind Of Love

2. Bobby McFerrin – Don't Worry, Be Happy

3. The Art Of Noise featuring Tom Jones – Kiss

4. Bryan Ferry – Let's Stick Together (Westside '88 Mix)

5. Kim Wilde – You Came

6. Bomb The Bass – Don't Make Me Wait

7. Brother Beyond – The Harder I Try

8. The Hollies – He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother

Record Two – Side One

1. Fat Boys & Chubby Checker – The Twist (Yo, Twist)

2. Wee Papa Girl Rappers – Wee Rule

3. Salt 'N' Pepa – Twist And Shout

4. Yello – The Race

5. Inner City featuring Kevin Saunderson – Big Fun

6. D-Mob featuring Gary Haisman – We Call It Acieed

7. The Beatmasters with P.P. Arnold – Burn It Up

8. Milli Vanilli – Girl You Know It's True

Record Two – Side Two

1. Level 42 – Heaven In My Hands

2. Jane Wiedlin – Rush Hour

3. The Proclaimers – I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

4. T'Pau – Secret Garden

5. Transvision Vamp – I Want Your Love

6. Duran Duran – I Don't Want Your Love

7. The Human League – Love Is All That Matters

8. All About Eve – Martha's Harbour

Genre: Pop / Rock / New Wave / Soul / Dance

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.