Now Thats What I Call Music 9 Vinyl

Artist: Various Artists

Title: Now That's What I Call Music 9

Label: EMI Records / Virgin Records / PolyGram

Catalogue Number: NOW 9

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1987

Pressing Year: 1987

Format: 2 × 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Now That's What I Call Music 9 is the ninth instalment of the iconic UK Now That's What I Call Music compilation series, originally released in March 1987.

This original UK double album brings together 30 major chart hits from the early part of 1987, covering pop, rock, soul, new wave and dance music. It features an impressive line-up including Jackie Wilson, Simply Red, Erasure, The Housemartins, UB40, Bananarama, Berlin, Freddie Mercury, Bon Jovi, Genesis, Europe, Gary Moore and The Pretenders.

Highlights include Reet Petite, The Right Thing, Sometimes, Caravan Of Love, Everything I Own, Take My Breath Away, The Great Pretender, Livin' On A Prayer, Land Of Confusion and The Final Countdown.

A fantastic snapshot of the UK music scene in 1987 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 1987 UK double-LP pressing, catalogue number NOW 9, issued through the EMI, Virgin and PolyGram labels. The original vinyl edition contains 30 tracks, with 15 tracks across each record, housed in a gatefold picture sleeve.

Track Listing

Record One – Side One

1. Jackie Wilson – Reet Petite

2. Mental As Anything – Live It Up

3. Simply Red – The Right Thing

4. Erasure – Sometimes

5. Robbie Nevil – C'est La Vie

6. Hot Chocolate – You Sexy Thing

7. The Blow Monkeys – It Doesn't Have To Be This Way

8. The Housemartins – Caravan Of Love

Record One – Side Two

1. Boy George – Everything I Own

2. UB40 – Rat In Mi Kitchen

3. The Gap Band – Big Fun

4. Five Star – Stay Out Of My Life

5. Pepsi & Shirlie – Heartache

6. Bananarama – A Trick Of The Night

7. Berlin – Take My Breath Away

Record Two – Side One

1. Freddie Mercury – The Great Pretender

2. Ben E. King – Stand By Me

3. Curiosity Killed The Cat – Down To Earth

4. The Communards – So Cold The Night

5. Steve "Silk" Hurley – Jack Your Body

6. Taffy – I Love My Radio (Midnight Radio)

7. Nick Kamen – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever

8. a-ha – Manhattan Skyline

Record Two – Side Two

1. Westworld – Sonic Boom Boy

2. Bon Jovi – Livin' On A Prayer

3. Genesis – Land Of Confusion

4. Europe – The Final Countdown

5. Gary Moore – Over The Hills And Far Away

6. The Ward Brothers – Cross That Bridge

7. The Pretenders – Hymn To Her

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

Year: 1987

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.