NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC NOW Yearbook | The Vault 1981 (2025 UK/EU limited edition 45-track triple album 3-LP pressed on Transparent Purple Vinyl. Continuing the celebration of one of pop’s most influential years, NOW Yearbook – The Vault: 1981 digs deeper into the lesser-known and rarely compiled singles from 1981. Across 45 tracks on 3LPs, this edition explores cult favourites, deep cuts, early releases from major artists, andoverlooked transatlantic gems. This collection is the perfect companion to the main 1981 Yearbook and Final Chapter editions. Featuring iconic names including Simple Minds, Spandau Ballet, Bruce Springsteen, The Cure, New Order, Pat Benatar, Journey, Rush, Donna Summer, Eurythmics, and Debbie Harry, this is a time capsule of adventurous pop, new wave, alt-rock, soul, funk, reggae, and more. Wide-spined picture sleeve, factory sealed)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
LP 1
Side One
1.Simple Minds – Sweat In Bullet
2.Spandau Ballet – Paint Me Down
3.Heaven 17 – (We Don’t Need This) Fascist Groove Thang
4.Eurythmics – Never Gonna Cry Again
5.John Foxx – Europe After The Rain
6.Dramatis & Gary Numan – Love Needs No Disguise
7.Altered Images – Dead Pop Stars
8.Adam & The Ants – Young Parisians

Side Two
1.Rick James – Give It To Me Baby
2.Sister Sledge – All American Girls
3.Chaka Khan – Fate
4.Freeez – Flying High
5.Shakatak – Easier Said Than Done
6.Level 42 – Love Games
7.Sheila Hylton – The Bed’s Too Big Without You

LP 2
Side One
1.Bruce Springsteen – The River
2.John Mellencamp – Ain’t Even Done With The Night
3.REO Speedwagon – In Your Letter
4.Billy Joel – Say Goodbye To Hollywood (Live)
5.Elton John – Sartorial Eloquence
6.Joan Armatrading – When I Get It Right
7.The Alan Parsons Project – Time

Side Two
1.Pretenders – Louie Louie
2.Pat Benatar – Fire And Ice
3.Generation X – Dancing With Myself
4.Echo & The Bunnymen – A Promise
5.The Teardrop Explodes – Passionate Friend
6.Dexys Midnight Runners – Show Me
7.Joe Jackson – Jumpin’ Jive
8.The Manhattan Transfer – The Boy From New York City

LP 3
Side One
1.The Creatures – Mad Eyed Screamer
2.The Cure – Primary
3.New Order – Procession
4.The Psychedelic Furs – Dumb Waiters
5.The Clash – This Is Radio Clash
6.Scritti Politti – The Sweetest Girl
7.The Undertones – It’s Going To Happen
8.Squeeze – Is That Love?

Side Two
1.Debbie Harry – The Jam Was Moving
2.Donna Summer – Cold Love
3.Commodores – Lady (You Bring Me Up)
4.Steve Winwood – While You See A Chance
5.Journey – Who’s Crying Now
6.Rush – Tom Sawyer
7.Meat Loaf – I’m Gonna Love Her For Both Of Us

Key Features:
3LP collection featuring 45 tracks from 1981
Pressed on transparent purple vinyl
Includes early singles, rare B-sides, and lesser-known gems
Features major artists and hidden treasures from the pop, rock, funk, and new wave scenes
A deep-cut companion to the 1981 Yearbook and Final Chapter editions

Artist – Now That’s What I Call Music (click link for complete listing)
Title – NOW Yearbook | The Vault 1981 (click link for more of the same title)
Release Date – 13 Jun 2025
Year of Release – 2025
Original Year of Release – 2025
Format – 3-LP vinyl record set (Triple LP Album)
Record Label – Sony Music EMI
Catalogue No – LPYBVNOW81 (click link for more)
Country of Origin – United Kingdom (UK)
Language – Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info – Sealed, Picture Sleeve
Barcode – 198029011319
Condition – Factory sealed from new. This item is unplayed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No – N.W3LNO867043
Alternative Names – Now 50,Now 51,Now 52,Now 53.
Related Artists – The History Of Rock, The Secret Policeman’s Ball, Various-Opera.

GENRES
POP.

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