Now 12 Inch 80s: 1980/ Various - Now 12 Inch 80s: 1980 / Various

Four CD set. The 12" single was a dynamic and increasingly essential part of the release schedule as the decade progressed. Incorporating extended versions, remixes, and re-inventions - they not only gave the dance-floor a longer version, and the listener an alternative take, but also highlighted the artistry of the producer - bringing together all kinds of elements to create new soundscapes woven together with the original track, either vocal or instrumental, to present another reason to be excited on release date. Includes tracks by OMD, Grace Jones, Change, Odyssey, Donna Summer, Gibson Brothers, Kool & The Gang. Sheila & B. Devotion, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, Blondie, Toyah, Sparks, Spandau Ballet, UB40, Boney M, and many others.