Now Thats What I Call Music 4 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Now That's What I Call Music 4

Label: Virgin Records / EMI Records

Catalogue Number: NOW 4

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1984

Pressing Year: 1984

Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Now That's What I Call Music 4 is the fourth instalment in the iconic UK Now That's What I Call Music compilation series, originally released in November 1984.

This original 1984 UK double album contains 32 tracks spread across four sides, capturing some of the biggest pop, rock, soul and new wave hits of the era. The collection features major artists including Paul McCartney, Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Queen, U2, Tina Turner, Culture Club, Elton John, The Style Council, Level 42 and Eurythmics.

Highlights include No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix), Together In Electric Dreams, The Never Ending Story, Hello, It's A Hard Life, Pride (In The Name Of Love), Ghostbusters, Jump (For My Love) and Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four).

A superb snapshot of the UK pop scene in 1984 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 1984 UK Virgin Records / EMI Records double-LP pressing, catalogue number NOW 4. The vinyl edition contains 32 tracks across four sides and was issued in a gatefold picture sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Paul McCartney – No More Lonely Nights (Special Dance Mix)

2. Giorgio Moroder & Philip Oakey – Together In Electric Dreams

3. Bronski Beat – Why?

4. Limahl – The Never Ending Story

5. Nick Heyward – Warning Sign

6. John Waite – Missing You

7. Michael Jackson – Farewell My Summer Love

8. Lionel Richie – Hello

Side Two

1. Culture Club – The War Song

2. Elton John – Passengers

3. Julian Lennon – Too Late For Goodbyes

4. The Style Council – Shout To The Top

5. Thompson Twins – Doctor! Doctor!

6. Heaven 17 – Sunset Now

7. The Kane Gang – Respect Yourself

8. Tina Turner – Private Dancer

Side Three

1. Queen – It's A Hard Life

2. Status Quo – The Wanderer

3. Big Country – East Of Eden

4. U2 – Pride (In The Name Of Love)

5. Feargal Sharkey – Listen To Your Father

6. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark – Tesla Girls

7. Kim Wilde – The Second Time

8. Nik Kershaw – Human Racing

Side Four

1. Ray Parker Jr. – Ghostbusters (Searchin' For The Spirit)

2. UB40 – If It Happens Again

3. The Pointer Sisters – Jump (For My Love)

4. Level 42 – Hot Water

5. Eurythmics – Sexcrime (Nineteen Eighty-Four)

6. Rockwell – Somebody's Watching Me

7. Malcolm McLaren – Madam Butterfly

8. Eugene Wilde – Gotta Get You Home Tonight

Genre: Pop / New Wave / Rock / Soul

Year: 1984

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.