Now Thats What I Call Music 5 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Now That's What I Call Music 5

Label: Virgin Records / EMI Records

Catalogue Number: NOW 5

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985

Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Now That's What I Call Music 5 is the fifth instalment in the iconic UK Now That's What I Call Music compilation series, originally released in August 1985.

This original 1985 UK double album brings together 30 major hits from the summer of 1985, covering pop, new wave, rock, soul and electronic music. The collection features some of the biggest artists of the period, including Duran Duran, Simple Minds, U2, Bryan Ferry, David Bowie, Phil Collins, The Style Council, The Damned, Marillion and Katrina And The Waves.

Highlights include A View To A Kill, The Word Girl, Axel F, Kayleigh, Slave To Love, Don't You (Forget About Me), The Unforgettable Fire and Walking On Sunshine.

A fantastic snapshot of the British pop and alternative music scene in 1985 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 1985 UK Virgin Records / EMI Records double-LP pressing, catalogue number NOW 5. The original vinyl edition contains 30 tracks across four sides and was issued in a gatefold picture sleeve.

Track Listing

Side One

1. Duran Duran – A View To A Kill

2. Scritti Politti – The Word Girl

3. Harold Faltermeyer – Axel F

4. Fine Young Cannibals – Johnny Come Home

5. Dead Or Alive – In Too Deep

6. Stephen "Tin Tin" Duffy – Icing On The Cake

7. Kool & The Gang – Cherish

8. Paul Young – Every Time You Go Away

Side Two

1. Marillion – Kayleigh

2. Bryan Ferry – Slave To Love

3. David Bowie & The Pat Metheny Group – This Is Not America

4. Simple Minds – Don't You (Forget About Me)

5. The Power Station – Get It On

6. China Crisis – Black Man Ray

7. Phil Collins – One More Night

Side Three

1. Sister Sledge – Frankie

2. Mai Tai – History

3. Simply Red – Money's Too Tight (To Mention)

4. Steve Arrington – Feel So Real

5. Jaki Graham – Round And Around

6. The Conway Brothers – Turn It Up

7. Loose Ends – Magic Touch

8. The Commentators – N-N-Nineteen Not Out

Side Four

1. U2 – The Unforgettable Fire

2. The Style Council – Walls Come Tumbling Down!

3. Katrina And The Waves – Walking On Sunshine

4. Gary Moore & Phil Lynott – Out In The Fields

5. The Damned – The Shadow Of Love

6. Howard Jones – Life In One Day

7. Jimmy Nail – Love Don't Live Here Anymore

Genre: Pop / New Wave / Rock / Soul

Year: 1985

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.