Relive the magic of 1984 with this 46-track CD collection from the trusted UK label NOW Music. This compilation features extended 12 versions of iconic pop and synth hits, perfect for collectors and fans of the era.
With 46 extended, full-length and remixed versions, this collection captures the energy and diversity of 1984 - a defining year for pop, alternative, electronic and dance music - featuring global chart-toppers, cult classics, and unforgettable club anthems in their 12 versions.
CD1 opens with the long mix of Wham!'s 'Freedom' opening a stellar run of huge chart hits. Culture Club's 'The War Song', is followed by Nena's worldwide #1, '99 Red Balloons', followed by Eurythmics, New Order and Scritti Politti. Philip Oakey & Giorgio Moroder's classic 'Together In Electric Dreams' in it's extended mix, along with the 12 version of 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes' from Ultravox are enduring synth-pop classics - and rounding off the disc '84 Pop gold from Spandau Ballet, Alison Moyet, Bananarama and Elton John.
Frankie Goes To Hollywood's '5-weeks at #1' smash 'Relax' needs little introduction, and kicks off CD2 with its 'New York Mix'. Bronski Beat's powerful and poignant 'Smalltown Boy' is up next along with celebratory Hi-NRG and electro from Hazell Dean, Deniece Williams' 'Let's Hear It For The Boy', and the 12 remix of The Pointer Sisters' 'Automatic'. A run of synth-driven gems from Peter Schilling, The Art Of Noise, ABC, Re-Flex, Talk Talk and Fiction Factory complete the disc in true '84 style.
