{"product_id":"various-artists-now-dance-86-1986-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – Now Dance ’86 (1986) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow Dance ’86 brings together twenty dancefloor favourites across two vinyl records, capturing a colourful mix of soul, synth-pop, funk and early house. Released in 1986 by Virgin and EMI, the compilation features Diana Ross, Jermaine Stewart, Communards, Gwen Guthrie, Grace Jones and Aretha Franklin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented as “The 12″ Mixes”, the collection gives these tracks room to stretch out, with the sleeve advertising over two hours of music. Familiar pop hooks sit alongside club-focused grooves, from “Chain Reaction” and “Don’t Leave Me This Way” to Farley “Jackmaster” Funk’s “Love Can’t Turn Around”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pictured gatefold sleeve opens to artist photographs and track information, making this a nostalgic snapshot of mid-1980s dance music as well as an extended listening session across four sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Chain Reaction” – Diana Ross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA bright, buoyant selection with a sweeping chorus and an insistent dance-pop pulse. It opens the compilation with a lively balance of soulful vocals and polished pop production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Communards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUrgent vocals and a driving rhythm give this disco reinterpretation its dramatic lift. The contrast between the lead voices makes it one of the collection’s most distinctive performances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On but the Rent” – Gwen Guthrie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA firm bass-led groove underpins Guthrie’s direct, assured delivery. Its uncluttered rhythmic feel provides a satisfying contrast to the bigger, more theatrical pop selections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Love Can’t Turn Around” – Farley “Jackmaster” Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA house selection built around a persistent electronic groove and an expressive vocal performance. It introduces a different club sound alongside the compilation’s soul and synth-pop material.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Midas Touch” – Midnight Star\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleek keyboards and a supple funk rhythm give this track its distinctive sheen. Its combination of melodic hooks and dancefloor momentum fits neatly into the collection’s extended-mix format.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Various Artists\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Now Dance ’86\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Virgin \/ EMI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: NOD 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Double Vinyl LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVinyl colour: Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of tracks: 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVersions: The 12″ Mixes, as stated on the sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Dance \/ Soul \/ Funk \/ Synth-Pop \/ House\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Gatefold picture sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 5099926119632\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59522099937628,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Various_Artists_Now_Dance_86_1986_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792063277","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-now-dance-86-1986-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}