{"product_id":"various-artists-the-hit-factory-1987-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Various Artists – The Hit Factory (1987) 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\u003eThe Hit Factory: The Best of Stock Aitken Waterman brings together fourteen recordings showcasing the production trio’s blend of bright melodies, electronic rhythms and dancefloor energy. Released in 1987 on Stylus, the compilation features Rick Astley, Mel \u0026amp; Kim, Bananarama, Sinitta, Samantha Fox and Princess.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Never Gonna Give You Up” opens the album, followed by selections including Sinitta’s “Toy Boy” in its Extra Muscle Mix and Bananarama’s “I Heard a Rumour”. The second side includes “F.L.M.”, “Venus” and Samantha Fox’s “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now” in the Jump and Jive Mix, before closing with Stock Aitken Waterman’s own “Roadblock”.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe pictured sleeve features artist portraits on the front and individual track notes on the reverse, alongside an introduction to Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman. It’s a colourful snapshot of their sound, balancing familiar pop favourites with soulful and club-oriented selections.\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“Never Gonna Give You Up” – Rick Astley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich lead vocal and buoyant electronic backing give the opening track its immediately recognisable character. The contrast between Astley’s deep delivery and the bright chorus captures the compilation’s polished pop appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Toy Boy (Extra Muscle Mix)” – Sinitta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA playful vocal and insistent rhythm bring an energetic dance-pop feel. This mix adds variety for listeners exploring beyond the familiar song titles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“I Heard a Rumour” – Bananarama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight, tightly woven vocals sit over a brisk electronic arrangement. Its melodic chorus and lively pace make it a natural first-side highlight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Venus” – Bananarama\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong hook and driving dance rhythm give this reinterpretation its distinctive lift. The group’s vocal style brings a different personality to the familiar melody.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Roadblock” – Stock Aitken Waterman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA groove-led closing selection that shifts the focus towards funk and rhythmic texture. It provides a contrasting finish to the album’s more vocal-centred pop tracks.\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: The Hit Factory: The Best of Stock Aitken Waterman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1987\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Stylus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: SMR 740\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: 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: 14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Pop \/ Dance-Pop \/ Hi-NRG \/ Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatured production team: Stock Aitken Waterman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePackaging: Picture sleeve with track notes on reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: 5014052874019\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","brand":"Various","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59523974857052,"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_The_Hit_Factory_1987_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792069460","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/various-artists-the-hit-factory-1987-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}