{"product_id":"various-artists-now-that-s-what-i-call-music-12-1988-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music 12 (1988) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVarious Artists – Now That’s What I Call Music 12 (1988) Vinyl LP Record\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow That’s What I Call Music 12 brings together thirty-two tracks across two LPs, capturing the broad mix of pop, rock, reggae and dance music filling the charts in 1988. Released by EMI, Virgin and PolyGram, it moves from melodic radio favourites to the emerging sounds of sample-driven club music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWet Wet Wet open the collection with “With a Little Help from My Friends”, followed by Belinda Carlisle, Maxi Priest and Aswad. Elsewhere, Morrissey and Iron Maiden sit alongside Tiffany and Bananarama, while the final side turns towards dance, hip-hop and soul with S’Express, Salt ’N’ Pepa, James Brown and Will Downing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth matching NOW 12 records are pictured, with all four side labels corresponding to the sleeve’s track listing. It’s a varied collection for listeners who enjoy the contrasts that made late-eighties compilations such entertaining listening.\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\u003eBelinda Carlisle – Circle in the Sand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShimmering instrumental textures and a gently rolling rhythm give this song its distinctive atmosphere. Carlisle’s expressive vocal carries a strong melody that balances romantic warmth with a slightly wistful mood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClimie Fisher – Love Changes (Everything)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA crisp beat and polished arrangement support an immediately memorable chorus. The soulful lead vocal gives the track warmth beneath its sleek pop production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMorrissey – Everyday Is Like Sunday\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA sweeping melody contrasts with the lyric’s portrait of seaside isolation. The measured arrangement gives Morrissey’s distinctive phrasing room to shape the song’s melancholy character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS’Express – Theme from S-Express\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rolling groove, playful samples and commanding vocal hooks bring a burst of club energy to the final side. Its layered construction offers a striking contrast to the compilation’s more conventional pop songs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalt ’N’ Pepa – Push It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA lean electronic rhythm and instantly recognisable synthesiser figure create an insistent dancefloor pulse. The vocal exchanges add personality and momentum without overcrowding the arrangement.\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 That’s What I Call Music 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1988\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: EMI \/ Virgin \/ PolyGram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: NOW 12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Double Vinyl LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Type: Compilation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop, Rock, Reggae, Dance, Hip-Hop, Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks: 32 across four sides\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 077779088713\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompiled By: Ashley Abram\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents: Both matching NOW 12 records and outer sleeve pictured\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. \"Still sealed in cellophane slit at side to let records out\"\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","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59531513758044,"sku":null,"price":32.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Various_Artists_Now_That_s_What_I_Call_Music_12_1988_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792158476","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-now-that-s-what-i-call-music-12-1988-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}