Now Yearbook 1982 / Various (Vinyl)

The 'Yearbook' series presents: 'NOW Yearbook 1982'. 3 LPs and 44 defining tracks that ruled the charts in 1982, including many of the year's number 1s. 1982 saw the first huge hits from a wealth of new artists including Culture Club, Wham! And Tears For Fears. 'Fame' was the TV phenomenon of the year, and ABBA released their last singles for nearly 40 years. Leading artists from the punk scene enjoyed continued and renewed success, including The Stranglers, The Clash and Pretenders, whilst Foreigner and Steve Miller Band provided radio-favourite rock and power ballads. 1982 saw a huge chart presence for dance music - from hi-NRG to electro-infused beats to 1980's disco, alongside soul classics from Marvin Gaye and a return to the charts for Dionne Warwick. Plus, stellar ballads from Elton John, Lionel Richie, and Roxy Music. 'NOW Yearbook 1982' is a celebration of the eclectic brilliance of the year in pop.

Track List

1. Wham! - Young Guns (Go for It!)
2. Adam Ant - Goody Two Shoes
3. ABC - the Look of Love - Pt. 1
4. Spandau Ballet - Instinction
5. Haircut 100 - Love Plus One
6. Culture Club - Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
7. Duran Duran - Save a Prayer
8. Paul McCartney - Ebony and Ivory
9. Elton John - Blue Eyes
10. Lionel Richie - Truly
11. Marvin Gaye - Sexual Healing
12. Bucks Fizz - My Camera Never Lies
13. Blondie - Island of Lost Souls
14. Madness - Our House
15. Dexys Midnight Runners - Come on Eileen
16. Tears for Fears - Mad World
17. The Human League - Mirror Man
18. Visage - the Damned Don't Cry
19. Simple Minds - Promised You a Miracle
20. Ultravox - Reap the Wild Wind
21. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark - Maid of Orleans (The Waltz Joan of Arc)
22. Soft Cell - Say Hello Wave Goodbye
23. Survivor - Eye of the Tiger
24. Meat Loaf with Cher - Dead Ringer for Love
25. Pretenders - Back on the Chain Gang
26. Steve Miller Band - Abracadabra
27. Christopher Cross - Arthur's Theme (Best That You Can Do)
28. Foreigner - Waiting for a Girl Like You
29. Roxy Music - Avalon
30. ABBA - the Day Before You Came
31. Donna Summer - State of Independence
32. Shalamar - a Night to Remember
33. Irene Cara - Fame
34. Boys Town Gang - Can't Take My Eyes Off You
35. Donnie Calvin - Walking on Sunshine
36. Malcolm McLaren the World's Famous Supreme Team - Buffalo Gals
37. The Jam - Town Called Malice
38. The Clash - Rock the Casbah
39. Bow Wow Wow - Go Wild in the Country
40. New Order - Temptation
41. The Associates - Party Fears Two
42. The Stranglers - Golden Brown
43. Japan - Ghosts
44. Clannad - Theme from Harry's Game