This is a list of available actual and physical albums belonging to the official 1983 Now That's What I Call Music! UK series, comprising:
compact discs (CD), magnetic audio
cassettes (AC),
vinyl (
LP),
VHS tape,
Universal Media Disc (UMD),
DVD, and on other short-lived formats. They are categorized by series (country), then ordered by date. All series with the exception of
United Kingdom and the
United States have been discontinued,
New Zealand had two more albums released as a playlist only on Spotify, South Africa had five more albums released as a playlist on Spotify under DJ Kurtis.
United Kingdom and Ireland
The evolution of Now That's What I Call Music! in the UK reflects the changing landscape of music consumption formats. Starting from vinyl and magnetic audio cassettes, the series adapted to the rise of compact discs (CDs) and explored various formats like phonograph records, magnetic audio cassettes, MiniDiscs, and videos.
Music formats
The initial releases of Now That's What I Call Music! in the UK were exclusively on vinyl and magnetic audio cassette formats.[1]
Compact discs (CD)
The series transitioned to CD with the release of Now That's What I Call Music 4 in a single-CD format in 1984.
Subsequent single-CD versions, such as Now That's What I Call Music 8 and Now That's What I Call Music 9, followed.
Full double-disc CD releases commenced with Now That's What I Call Music 10 in November 1987.
Phonograph records
Phonograph record production concluded with Now That's What I Call Music! 35 in November 1996.[2]
Special vinyl editions like Now That’s What I Call Punkand New Wave emerged in the 21st century.[3]
Magnetic audio cassettes
Magnetic audio cassettes ceased with Now That's What I Call Music! 64 in July 2006.[4][5]
MiniDiscs
The MiniDisc format inclusion began with Now That's What I Call Music! 43 and concluded with Now That's What I Call Music! 48.[6]
Video releases
Now That's What I Call Music! UK volumes 1 through 18 and Now That's What I Call Music! 20 were individually released on VHS tapes.[7]
The first two albums were also issued on
LaserDiscs.
From 2001 to 2007, videos transitioned to DVD, with an annual release.[8]
DVDs are numbered by year, unrelated to album numbers.
The release dates mentioned pertain to the date of release in the United Kingdom. Until the release of Now That's What I Call Music! 90 on 30 March 2015, the release date in
Ireland preceded the UK release by 3 days.
However, starting with Now That's What I Call Music! 91 on 24 July 2015, the release dates in the United Kingdom and Ireland have been simultaneous, aligning with the
Global Release Day campaign by
IFPI, effective from 10 July 2015.[9]
Now re-issues of the original UK numbered series (2018–present)
For the 30th anniversary of Now in 2013 and the release of Now 100 in Summer 2018, the first Now album was re-compiled and re-issued. Since the release of Now 102 in Easter 2019, the corresponding Now album from 100 volumes ago has been re-compiled and re-issued on 2-CD sets on the same day. Due to licensing issues, these re-compiled versions often use alternative mixes such as album versions. Sometimes, tracks are missing where it has not been possible to license the song.
Now That's What I Call Music 1 (first reissued 2009 for the 25th anniversary, then again on 20 July 2018 to coincide with Now 100) re-issued on 2CD (gatefold in 2009, jewel case in 2018), audio cassette, and a 2LP vinyl release.[234]
Now That's What I Call Music II (2) (12 April 2019) re-issued on 2CD and a 2LP vinyl release.[235]
Now That's What I Call Music 3 (19 July 2019) re-issued on 2-CD - 28 tracks with only Bob Marley and the Wailers and Gary Glitter missing.[236]
Now That's What I Call Music 4 (8 November 2019) originally a 15 track CD in 1984, now with all 32 tracks.[237]
Now That's What I Call Music 5 (8 May 2020) David Bowie and the Pat Metheney Group are the only tracks that are missing.[238]
Now That's What I Call Music 6 (24 July 2020) re-issued on 2-CD. Bryan Adams and Tina Turner is the only track that is missing.[239]
Now That's What I Call Music 7 (27 November 2020) David Bowie, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald, and the Real Roxanne are the tracks that are missing.[240]
Now That's What I Call Music 8 (26 March 2021) originally a 17 track CD in 1986, now with all 32 tracks included.[241]
Now That's What I Call Music 9 (23 July 2021) originally a 16 track CD in 1987, now with all 30 tracks included.[242]
Now That's What I Call Music 10 (19 November 2021) 28 tracks with Heart and Whitesnake missing.[243]
Now That's What I Call Music 11 (8 April 2022) 28 tracks with Eddy Grant and Whitesnake missing.[244]
Now That's What I Call Music 12 (29 July 2022). 31 tracks with only Phil Collins missing.[245]
Now That's What I Call Music XIII (13) (18 November 2022) 31 tracks with Phil Collins absent.[246]
Now That's What I Call Music 14 (14 April 2023) 30 tracks with Phil Collins and INXS absent.[247]
Now That's What I Call Music 15 (28 July 2023) 31 tracks with INXS missing.[248]
Now That's What I Call Music 16 (17 November 2023) 33 tracks with only Kate Bush and Lil Louis missing, although Lil Louis was just a bonus track on the original CD version and did not appear on the vinyl and magnetic cassette versions.[249]
Now That's What I Call Music 17 (5 April 2024) 29 tracks with Beats International, Phil Collins and Depeche Mode missing.[250]
Now! That's What I Call Music 18 (to be released 26 July 2024) 28 tracks with the Steve Miller Band, Phil Collins, INXS and Bass-o-Matic missing.[251]
Now Dance series (1985–present)
The original Now Dance series began in 1985 and has been released in a variety of titles, formats, and release frequency. Originally, the series captured extended 12" mixes of dance hits of the time, but from 1991 onwards, all Now Dance compilations featured 7" edits with only occasional extended versions or mixes included. The first two volumes were not released on compact disc, and all subsequent releases were either single, double, or triple disc sets. Unlike the main series, Now Dance were originally titled and numbered by their year of release (i.e. Now Dance '89). The frequency in which they were released also varied from year to year; initially, and most frequently across the series, there would be one Now Dance volume per year, but in 1994 for example, there were four volumes released, and in 1996, there weren't any Now Dance compilations released. Towards the end of the series, 3-CD
digipak sets were issued, but in 2010, the long-running title was retired, and all subsequent dance-themed Now collections have been issued under the Special Editions series.
In 2021, the original concept of Now Dance was revived with a new series of compilations containing 12" remixes released under the title, Now That's What I Call 12" 80s.
In February 2023, 12" mixes all taken from the first three Now Dance compilations, originally released in 1985, 1986 and 1989, were collected on a special 4CD and 3LP set, Now Dance: The 80s, with artwork inspired by the original Now Dance 86. Fourteen mixes were taken from Now Dance, eighteen mixes were lifted from 86, and sixteen from 89.
Now Dance – Extended Dance Versions of 20 Smash Hits (The 12" Mixes) (20 May 1985) 2-LP/MC only. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 86 – 20 Smash Dance Hits of the Year (The 12" Mixes) (27 October 1986) 2-LP/MC only. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 89 – 20 Smash Dance Hits (The 12" Mixes) (3 July 1989) 2-LP/MC/CD. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 901 – 20 Smash Dance Hits (The 12" Mixes) (6 February 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 902 (The 12" Mixes) (16 July 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 903 (The 12" Mixes) (29 October 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 91 – 20 Blissful Grooves (23 September 1991) Single LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 92 (2 November 1992) Uniquely, 2-LP/2-MC/CD* with 12" mixes,*single CD with abridged tracklisting and 7" edits.
Now Dance 93 – 20 Buzzin' Beats (14 June 1993) Single CD/MC
Now Dance – The Best of 93 (18 October 1993) 2-LP/2-CD/MC
Now Dance 94 (17 January 1994) LP/CD/MC
Now Dance 94 – Volume 2 (7 March 1994) CD/MC
Now Dance Summer 94 (16 June 1994) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance – The Best of 94 (3 November 1994) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 95 – 40 Ultimate Dance Hits (20 March 1995) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance Summer 95 (27 July 1995) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 97 (20 October 1997) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 98 (2 November 1998) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2000 (18 October 1999) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2001 (23 October 2000) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2001 – Part Two (19 March 2001)
Now Dance 2002 (22 October 2001)
Now Dance 2002 – Part Two (4 March 2002)
Now Dance 2003 (14 October 2002)
Now Dance 2003 – Part Two (31 March 2003)
Now Dance 2004 (27 October 2003)
Now Dance – 41 Brand New Dance Hits (22 March 2004)
Now Dance – 42 Brand New Dance Hits (18 October 2004)
The Very Best of Now Dance (26 September 2005)
Now Dance 2007 (16 October 2006)
Now Dance 2008 (15 October 2007)
Now Dance Anthems (21 September 2009) Released in association with
Ministry of Sound.
The Special Editions series, a significant facet of the Now That's What I Call Music! legacy, encompasses a diverse array of collections marking Now anniversaries. These editions span various music genres, eras, and decades, featuring collaborations with entities such as Smash Hits, Disney, Eurovision, HMV, and the Official Chart Company.
Year
Special Edition Title
Description
1986
—
The special edition concept was relatively rare during this period.
1994–2002
—
No special editions were released during these years.
2003–2010
Annual releases covering decades
One special edition released each year, focusing on specific decades (80s, 90s, 00s) or a cross-section of big hits celebrating the Now series (Now Decades, Now Years, Now Dance).
2011–2016
Increased frequency
Special editions became more frequent, showcasing diverse themes and compilations.
2017
Fifteen different titles
A notable increase in output with fifteen distinct titles released in this year.
2018
Transition with Now 100 Hits acquisition
The Now team took over the "100 Hits" brand from
Demon Music Group, marking a significant transition. This also tied in with the regular numbered releases reaching Now 100.
2019–2020
Now 100 Hits dominance
The Special Editions series was effectively rested, allowing for the release of 24 Now 100 Hits compilations in quick succession.
January 2021 onwards
Resumption with variations
The Special Editions series resumed with reduced output, alongside the introduction of two new series Now Yearbook and the 4-CD series.
Now That's What I Call Feel Good (17 March 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 21st Century (21 April 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock 2014 (2 June 2014)
Now That's What I Call Summer 2014 (23 June 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Chilled (18 August 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2014 (8 September 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Drive (15 September 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Million 2014 (27 October 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney 2014 (10 November 2014) 4-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 90s 2014 (17 November 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Legends (24 November 2014) 2-CD
Now That's What I Call Musicals 2014 (24 November 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2015 (1 December 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Power Ballads (26 January 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Song (13 April 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Running 2015 (20 April 2015) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[254]
Now That's What I Call Classic Rock (1 June 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2015 (22 June 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call House (21 August 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Pop (25 September 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Singer (23 October 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 80s (6 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Party Anthems (27 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Classical 2015 (27 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Brit Hits (25 March 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Fitness (22 April 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock Ballads (3 June 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Reggae Party (24 June 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Summer Hits (1 July 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Dance Hits (19 August 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Drivetime (16 September 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 20th Century (21 October 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call No.1 Hits (11 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Love 2016 (18 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney Princess (25 November 2016) 3-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 70s (25 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Party Hits (2 December 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call R&B (10 February 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Mum (3 March 2017)
Now That's What I Call Running 2017 (24 March 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Classic Soul (26 May 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Driving Rock (2 June 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2017 (23 June 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Old Skool (4 August 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Sing (22 September 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Million 2017 (13 October 2017)[255]
Now That's What I Call Disney 2017 (3 November 2017) 4-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 00s: The Best Of The Noughties; 2000 to 2009 (10 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 60s (17 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call an 80s Party (24 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Country 2017 (24 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2018 (1 December 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Remix (23 February 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Running 2018 (16 March 2018) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[256]
Now That's What I Call Footie Anthems (25 May 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Dad Rock (1 June 2018) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[254]
Now That's What I Call Jazz (1 June 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2018 (22 June 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Ibiza (3 August 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney Bedtime (9 November 2018) 3-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call Rock 'n' Roll (9 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Easy (16 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Love Songs (23 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2019 (30 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2019 (28 June 2019) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (30 April 2021) 3-CD - Reissued in 2022. Released in association with
EBU
Now That's What I Call Footie!: Back of the Net (7 May 2021) 2-CD. Released to coincide with
Euro 2020
Now That's What I Call HMV (24 September 2021) 5-CD. Released to celebrate 100 years of
HMV.
Now #1s (11 November 2022) 5-CD. Released in association with
the Official Chart Company to "celebrate 70 years of the official UK singles chart".
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (28 April 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP translucent red and translucent blue vinyl selection. Updated version. Released in association with
EBU.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years (24 November 2023) 5-CD and 3-LP blue, white and violet vinyl selection. Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Now.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 1: 1983 - 1993 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP white vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 2: 1993 - 2003 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP red vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 3: 2003 - 2013 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP blue vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 4: 2013 - 2023 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years: Part 2 (12 July 2024) 5-CD and 3-LP green, clear transparent and pink vinyl selection.
10th Anniversary Series (1993–1995)
To commemorate ten years since the release of the first Now That's What I Call Music! album, from June to August in 1993, a series of ten, 40-track yearly collections were released on CD and cassette (but not vinyl), covering the years 1983 to 1992. The 1993 volume was not originally part of the ten-year anniversary series. This, and two additional volumes were added in 1994 and 1995. These were all released on CD and magnetic cassette, but with the 1993 and 1994 volumes also being released on the vinyl format.
Now That's What I Call Music! 1983 – 10th Anniversary Series (20 June 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1984 – 10th Anniversary Series (27 June 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 – 10th Anniversary Series (4 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1986 – 10th Anniversary Series (11 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1987 – 10th Anniversary Series (18 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1988 – 10th Anniversary Series (25 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1989 – 10th Anniversary Series (1 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1990 – 10th Anniversary Series (8 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1991 – 10th Anniversary Series (15 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1992 – 10th Anniversary Series (22 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1993 – 10th Anniversary Series (29 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1994 – 10th Anniversary Series (13 September 1994)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1995 – 10th Anniversary Series (4 September 1995)
The Millennium Series (1999)
To commemorate the turn of the millennium, a series of twenty Now That's What I Call Music! collections were released in 1999 which all contained 36 tracks, and covered hits from the years 1980 through to 1999. These compilations are very similar to the anniversary series, however, they contain a lower amount of tracks and retailed much cheaper than the former series. The first sixteen volumes were all released on the same date, with the final four being issued four months later. They are also notable as being the first time a Now series had released a compilation of hits from the years 1980 to 1982. An earlier compilation tie-in with Smash Hits from 1987 did, however, include tracks from those years.
Now That's What I Call Music! 1980 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1981 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1982 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1983 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1984 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1986 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1987 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1988 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1989 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1990 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1991 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1992 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1993 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1994 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1995 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1996 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1997 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1998 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1999 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
DVD series (2001–2011)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2001 The DVD (10 December 2001)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2003 The DVD (2 December 2002)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2004 The DVD (1 December 2003)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2005 The DVD (22 November 2004)
Now That's What I Call Karaoke (21 November 2005)
Now Quiz – Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz [Interactive DVD] (5 December 2005)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2006 The DVD/The UMD[257] (3 April 2006)
Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz 2 – Interactive DVD Game [Interactive DVD] (4 December 2006)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2008 The DVD (3 December 2007)
Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz – The 80s [Interactive DVD] (3 December 2007)
Now That's What I Call a Family Quiz [DVD] (1 December 2008)
Now That's What I Call Now: 100 Hits from 100 Nows!
9 November 2018
Now 100 Hits: The 80s
22 February 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Power Ballads
29 March 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 80s
31 May 2019
Gold
Now 100 Hits: Classic Rock
7 June 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Car Songs
12 July 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: The Movies
20 September 2019
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 90s
1 November 2019
Now 100 Hits: Christmas 2019
8 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Even More Forgotten 80s
15 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Sing-A-Long
22 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 70s
29 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Party
29 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Country
13 March 2020
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 60s
27 March 2020
Now 100 Hits: The 70s
12 June 2020
Now 100 Hits: Summer
26 June 2020
Now 100 Hits: Dance
18 September 2020
Now 100 Hits: 80s No.1s
9 October 2020
Now 100 Hits: The Decade (2010s)
23 October 2020
Now 100 Hits: Christmas 2020
30 October 2020
Silver
Now 100 Hits: 90s No.1s
13 November 2020
Now 100 Hits: The Legends
27 November 2020
Now 100 Hits: 60s No.1s
27 November 2020
4-CD series (2021–present)
The 4-CD series follows the same general format of the original Special Editions series, with genre, era, and decade collections, but over four compact discs (there is also an abridged vinyl version of Punk and New Wave and Rock), meaning they contain more tracks than the original special editions, but fewer than the Now 100 Hits, which preceded this series. They are only issued in cardboard gatefold wallets, with a slot cut into each sleeve which stores the discs.
Now Decades of Love (22 January 2021)
Now 70s Glam Pop (29 January 2021)
Now That's What I Call Country 2021 (20 February 2021)
Now the 60s Girls: Then He Kissed Me (5 March 2021)
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s (16 April 2021)
Now Live Forever: The Anthems (28 May 2021)
Now That's What I Call Summer 2021 (25 June 2021)
Now That's What I Call Gold (16 July 2021)
Now Decades of Soul (13 August 2021)
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Extended (27 August 2021)
Now Boogie Nights: Disco Classics (17 September 2021)
Now That's What I Call Disney 2021 (1 October 2021)
Now That's What I Call Rock 2021 (5 November 2021)
Now That's What I Call a Massive Party (19 November 2021)
Now That's What I Call Electronic (7 January 2022)
Now That's What I Call Punk and New Wave (21 January 2022) 4-CD/2-LP
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Remixed (25 February 2022)
Now That's What I Call 70s Pop (11 March 2022)
Now Eighties Dancefloor (22 April 2022)
Now That's What I Call Timeless... The Songs (27 May 2022)
Now That's What I Call Pride (17 June 2022)
Now That's What I Call a 60s and 70s Summer: Seasons in the Sun (24 June 2022)
Now That's What I Call Power Ballads: Total Eclipse of the Heart (12 August 2022)
Now That's What I Call 12" 70s (2 September 2022)
Now Nineties Dancefloor (14 October 2022)
Now That's What I Call a Massive 80s Party (11 November 2022)
Now That's What I Call a Love Song (27 January 2023)
Now That's What I Call 60s Pop (10 March 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Massive Hits and #1s (21 April 2023) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Legendary (23 May 2023) 4-CD
Now 80s Alternative (16 June 2023) 4-CD/2-LP
Now That's What I Call a Sizzling Summer (30 June 2023) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call USA: The 80s (11 August 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Pop Gold (10 November 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Unforgettable (26 January 2024) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Country 2024 (16 February 2024) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Jukebox Classics (15 March 2024) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock Anthems (31 May 2024) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2024 (28 June 2024) 4-CD
Now Yearbook series (2021–present)
The Yearbook series are 4-CD and 3-LP vinyl sets, each representing a year of music, which launched in June 2021. Each release has a tie-in block of programming on Now 80s. Each release is issued as a limited edition mini-hardback book, with the CDs in sleeves forming the pages of the '
yearbook' which contains an introductory overview of the year, original 7" single artwork, trivia, chart positions and a quiz. The limited edition 3-LP version is released on bright coloured vinyl. A standard 4-CD version is also issued in a gatefold "wallet" design, which retails cheaper than the mini-hardback books. The first collection focuses on hits from 1983, the birth year of the Now That's What I Call Music! series. The year 1984 followed, but after this, the series rewound its year of focus, issuing collections that went from 1982 and backwards into the late 1970s. A triple-CD only release, Yearbook Extra: The Collectors Edition, is issued a few weeks later; these include lesser known tracks and more songs by big artists included on the main album and they are released only in standard gatefold wallet packaging. A further release, The Final Chapter, a deluxe 4-CD and 3-LP set, was issued in December 2022, rounding off the Yearbook years 1980 to 1984. The same month, a deluxe 5-LP boxset, Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra, was released. This was the first time tracks from the Extra CD series had been issued on the vinyl format.
Another strand of the Now Yearbook series, in August 2022, is the somewhat experimental release of a limited edition, extended play, 7"
vinyl single, containing 2 tracks each from the 1983 and 1984 Yearbooks. This is the first time the Now That's What I Call Music! brand has ever released music commercially on the 7" vinyl format.
The Now Yearbook series continues both forwards, with Now Yearbook 1985 issued in November 2022, and backwards, with the release of Now Yearbook 1979 in September 2022 (an Extra followed in October). The latter contains a new retro-70s Now logo design and artwork which complements its 80s sister Yearbook series. The series is then moved forward again, with the release of Now Yearbook 1992 in July 2023 (an Extra followed in August). The 1990s Yearbook series contains a new retro-90s logo design and artwork which also complements its sister decade series.
The tie-in television programmes are a month by month video playlist of tracks, from one year previously featured on a Now Yearbook album, with
Bruno Brookes presenting.[259][260]
Now Yearbook 1983 (25 June 2021) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection (black vinyl selection released on 18 August 2023)
Now Yearbook 1984 (29 October 2021) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent blue vinyl selection (black vinyl selection released on 18 August 2023)
Now Yearbook Extra 1983 (10 December 2021) 3-CD selection[261]
Now Yearbook Extra 1984 (14 January 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1982 (4 February 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent yellow vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1982 (18 March 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1981 (20 May 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1981 (1 July 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1980 (15 July 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP transparent 'clear' vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1980 (26 August 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1979 (9 September 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP bright orange vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1979 (21 October 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1985 (4 November 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter (2 December 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent gold vinyl selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra (16 December 2022) 5-LP boxset, clear, red, yellow, red and blue vinyl
Now Yearbook Extra 1985 (6 January 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter (10 February 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1986 (24 February 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent purple vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1986 (7 April 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1978 (28 April 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent pink vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1978 (9 June 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1992 (7 July 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1992 (18 August 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1973 (8 September 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP red vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1973 (13 October 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1988 (3 November 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent blue vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1988 (12 January 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1990 (2 February 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent orange vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1990 (15 March 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1974 (3 May 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1974 (7 June 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra Volume 2 (14 June 2024) 5-LP boxset, clear, red, yellow, red and blue vinyl
Now Yearbook 1993 (28 June 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP pink vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1993 (to be released 9 August 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook - The Vault miniseries (2024–present)
Now Yearbook - The Vault: 1983 (31 May 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection
Now Vinyl series (2021–present)
The 21st century vinyl revival inspired limited edition vinyl only Now collections. They are not issued on any other format, and are limited to a run of just 1200 copies worldwide.[262] Some of them have unique track listings and are not related to similarly themed collections already issued on compact disc, however, more recent releases have been 'selections' taken from a larger CD collection (Rock, for example). Due to the higher cost of pressing vinyl and the limited time they are available, they are at least three times more expensive than their compact disc counterparts. They are mostly pressed on black vinyl as standard although some are released on coloured vinyl. The Now Yearbook series also releases a vinyl selection of its primary release, with an Extra round-up vinyl boxset featuring tracks from the CD-only series, released at the end of 2022.
Now Presents...The 70s (10 December 2021) Limited edition 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now That's What I Call Christmas 2021 (12 November 2021) Limited edition 3-LP boxset, silver vinyl
Now That's What I Call Punk and New Wave (21 January 2022) 2-LP, neon pink vinyl
Now Presents... Electronic (19 August 2022) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now That's What I Call Christmas 2022 (11 November 2022) Limited edition 3-LP boxset, red vinyl
Now That's What I Call Rock 2022 (11 November 2022) 3-LP set, black vinyl
Now Dance: The 80s (17 February 2023) 3-LP set, red vinyl
Now That's What I Call 60s Pop (10 March 2023) 3-LP set, white vinyl
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (28 April 2023) 2-LP set, red and blue vinyl
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (28 April 2023) 5-LP deluxe boxset on platinum vinyl
Now Presents...Classic Soul (22 September 2023) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Hi-NRG and Pop (13 October 2023) 2-LP set, green and blue vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Disco and Electro (1 December 2023) 2-LP set, purple and pink vinyl
Now Presents... Disco (8 December 2023) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Soul and Disco (23 February 2024) 2-LP set, flaming yellow and orange vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: R&B and Funk (17 May 2024) 2-LP set, hot red and white vinyl
Now HMV vinyl series (2022–present)
Now That's What I Call HMV (17 June 2022) 2-LP set, translucent pink vinyl
Now That's What I Call HMV: Anthemic (16 June 2023) 2-LP set, blue vinyl
Now That's What I Call HMV: Singer and Song (14 June 2024) 2-LP set, purple vinyl
Now Millennium series (2023–present)
Now Millennium: 2000 – 2001 (2 June 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP red and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2002 – 2003 (29 September 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP blue and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2004 – 2005 (1 March 2024) 4-CD and 2-LP yellow and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2006 – 2007 (14 June 2024) 4-CD and 2-LP orange and white vinyl selection
Now 12" 80s series (2023–present)
Now 12" 80s: 1980 (14 July 2023)
Now 12" 80s: 1981 (20 October 2023)
Now 12" 80s: 1982 - Part 1 (19 January 2024)
Now 12" 80s: 1982 - Part 2 (12 April 2024)
Now 12" 80s: 1983 - Part 1 (to be released 19 July 2024)
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^"Now 1-24". Discogs. Retrieved 22 September 2021.
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the original on 19 October 2015. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
This is a list of available actual and physical albums belonging to the official 1983 Now That's What I Call Music! UK series, comprising:
compact discs (CD), magnetic audio
cassettes (AC),
vinyl (
LP),
VHS tape,
Universal Media Disc (UMD),
DVD, and on other short-lived formats. They are categorized by series (country), then ordered by date. All series with the exception of
United Kingdom and the
United States have been discontinued,
New Zealand had two more albums released as a playlist only on Spotify, South Africa had five more albums released as a playlist on Spotify under DJ Kurtis.
United Kingdom and Ireland
The evolution of Now That's What I Call Music! in the UK reflects the changing landscape of music consumption formats. Starting from vinyl and magnetic audio cassettes, the series adapted to the rise of compact discs (CDs) and explored various formats like phonograph records, magnetic audio cassettes, MiniDiscs, and videos.
Music formats
The initial releases of Now That's What I Call Music! in the UK were exclusively on vinyl and magnetic audio cassette formats.[1]
Compact discs (CD)
The series transitioned to CD with the release of Now That's What I Call Music 4 in a single-CD format in 1984.
Subsequent single-CD versions, such as Now That's What I Call Music 8 and Now That's What I Call Music 9, followed.
Full double-disc CD releases commenced with Now That's What I Call Music 10 in November 1987.
Phonograph records
Phonograph record production concluded with Now That's What I Call Music! 35 in November 1996.[2]
Special vinyl editions like Now That’s What I Call Punkand New Wave emerged in the 21st century.[3]
Magnetic audio cassettes
Magnetic audio cassettes ceased with Now That's What I Call Music! 64 in July 2006.[4][5]
MiniDiscs
The MiniDisc format inclusion began with Now That's What I Call Music! 43 and concluded with Now That's What I Call Music! 48.[6]
Video releases
Now That's What I Call Music! UK volumes 1 through 18 and Now That's What I Call Music! 20 were individually released on VHS tapes.[7]
The first two albums were also issued on
LaserDiscs.
From 2001 to 2007, videos transitioned to DVD, with an annual release.[8]
DVDs are numbered by year, unrelated to album numbers.
The release dates mentioned pertain to the date of release in the United Kingdom. Until the release of Now That's What I Call Music! 90 on 30 March 2015, the release date in
Ireland preceded the UK release by 3 days.
However, starting with Now That's What I Call Music! 91 on 24 July 2015, the release dates in the United Kingdom and Ireland have been simultaneous, aligning with the
Global Release Day campaign by
IFPI, effective from 10 July 2015.[9]
Now re-issues of the original UK numbered series (2018–present)
For the 30th anniversary of Now in 2013 and the release of Now 100 in Summer 2018, the first Now album was re-compiled and re-issued. Since the release of Now 102 in Easter 2019, the corresponding Now album from 100 volumes ago has been re-compiled and re-issued on 2-CD sets on the same day. Due to licensing issues, these re-compiled versions often use alternative mixes such as album versions. Sometimes, tracks are missing where it has not been possible to license the song.
Now That's What I Call Music 1 (first reissued 2009 for the 25th anniversary, then again on 20 July 2018 to coincide with Now 100) re-issued on 2CD (gatefold in 2009, jewel case in 2018), audio cassette, and a 2LP vinyl release.[234]
Now That's What I Call Music II (2) (12 April 2019) re-issued on 2CD and a 2LP vinyl release.[235]
Now That's What I Call Music 3 (19 July 2019) re-issued on 2-CD - 28 tracks with only Bob Marley and the Wailers and Gary Glitter missing.[236]
Now That's What I Call Music 4 (8 November 2019) originally a 15 track CD in 1984, now with all 32 tracks.[237]
Now That's What I Call Music 5 (8 May 2020) David Bowie and the Pat Metheney Group are the only tracks that are missing.[238]
Now That's What I Call Music 6 (24 July 2020) re-issued on 2-CD. Bryan Adams and Tina Turner is the only track that is missing.[239]
Now That's What I Call Music 7 (27 November 2020) David Bowie, Patti Labelle and Michael McDonald, and the Real Roxanne are the tracks that are missing.[240]
Now That's What I Call Music 8 (26 March 2021) originally a 17 track CD in 1986, now with all 32 tracks included.[241]
Now That's What I Call Music 9 (23 July 2021) originally a 16 track CD in 1987, now with all 30 tracks included.[242]
Now That's What I Call Music 10 (19 November 2021) 28 tracks with Heart and Whitesnake missing.[243]
Now That's What I Call Music 11 (8 April 2022) 28 tracks with Eddy Grant and Whitesnake missing.[244]
Now That's What I Call Music 12 (29 July 2022). 31 tracks with only Phil Collins missing.[245]
Now That's What I Call Music XIII (13) (18 November 2022) 31 tracks with Phil Collins absent.[246]
Now That's What I Call Music 14 (14 April 2023) 30 tracks with Phil Collins and INXS absent.[247]
Now That's What I Call Music 15 (28 July 2023) 31 tracks with INXS missing.[248]
Now That's What I Call Music 16 (17 November 2023) 33 tracks with only Kate Bush and Lil Louis missing, although Lil Louis was just a bonus track on the original CD version and did not appear on the vinyl and magnetic cassette versions.[249]
Now That's What I Call Music 17 (5 April 2024) 29 tracks with Beats International, Phil Collins and Depeche Mode missing.[250]
Now! That's What I Call Music 18 (to be released 26 July 2024) 28 tracks with the Steve Miller Band, Phil Collins, INXS and Bass-o-Matic missing.[251]
Now Dance series (1985–present)
The original Now Dance series began in 1985 and has been released in a variety of titles, formats, and release frequency. Originally, the series captured extended 12" mixes of dance hits of the time, but from 1991 onwards, all Now Dance compilations featured 7" edits with only occasional extended versions or mixes included. The first two volumes were not released on compact disc, and all subsequent releases were either single, double, or triple disc sets. Unlike the main series, Now Dance were originally titled and numbered by their year of release (i.e. Now Dance '89). The frequency in which they were released also varied from year to year; initially, and most frequently across the series, there would be one Now Dance volume per year, but in 1994 for example, there were four volumes released, and in 1996, there weren't any Now Dance compilations released. Towards the end of the series, 3-CD
digipak sets were issued, but in 2010, the long-running title was retired, and all subsequent dance-themed Now collections have been issued under the Special Editions series.
In 2021, the original concept of Now Dance was revived with a new series of compilations containing 12" remixes released under the title, Now That's What I Call 12" 80s.
In February 2023, 12" mixes all taken from the first three Now Dance compilations, originally released in 1985, 1986 and 1989, were collected on a special 4CD and 3LP set, Now Dance: The 80s, with artwork inspired by the original Now Dance 86. Fourteen mixes were taken from Now Dance, eighteen mixes were lifted from 86, and sixteen from 89.
Now Dance – Extended Dance Versions of 20 Smash Hits (The 12" Mixes) (20 May 1985) 2-LP/MC only. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 86 – 20 Smash Dance Hits of the Year (The 12" Mixes) (27 October 1986) 2-LP/MC only. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 89 – 20 Smash Dance Hits (The 12" Mixes) (3 July 1989) 2-LP/MC/CD. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.
Now Dance 901 – 20 Smash Dance Hits (The 12" Mixes) (6 February 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 902 (The 12" Mixes) (16 July 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 903 (The 12" Mixes) (29 October 1990) 2-LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 91 – 20 Blissful Grooves (23 September 1991) Single LP/MC/CD
Now Dance 92 (2 November 1992) Uniquely, 2-LP/2-MC/CD* with 12" mixes,*single CD with abridged tracklisting and 7" edits.
Now Dance 93 – 20 Buzzin' Beats (14 June 1993) Single CD/MC
Now Dance – The Best of 93 (18 October 1993) 2-LP/2-CD/MC
Now Dance 94 (17 January 1994) LP/CD/MC
Now Dance 94 – Volume 2 (7 March 1994) CD/MC
Now Dance Summer 94 (16 June 1994) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance – The Best of 94 (3 November 1994) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 95 – 40 Ultimate Dance Hits (20 March 1995) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance Summer 95 (27 July 1995) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 97 (20 October 1997) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 98 (2 November 1998) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2000 (18 October 1999) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2001 (23 October 2000) 2-CD/MC
Now Dance 2001 – Part Two (19 March 2001)
Now Dance 2002 (22 October 2001)
Now Dance 2002 – Part Two (4 March 2002)
Now Dance 2003 (14 October 2002)
Now Dance 2003 – Part Two (31 March 2003)
Now Dance 2004 (27 October 2003)
Now Dance – 41 Brand New Dance Hits (22 March 2004)
Now Dance – 42 Brand New Dance Hits (18 October 2004)
The Very Best of Now Dance (26 September 2005)
Now Dance 2007 (16 October 2006)
Now Dance 2008 (15 October 2007)
Now Dance Anthems (21 September 2009) Released in association with
Ministry of Sound.
The Special Editions series, a significant facet of the Now That's What I Call Music! legacy, encompasses a diverse array of collections marking Now anniversaries. These editions span various music genres, eras, and decades, featuring collaborations with entities such as Smash Hits, Disney, Eurovision, HMV, and the Official Chart Company.
Year
Special Edition Title
Description
1986
—
The special edition concept was relatively rare during this period.
1994–2002
—
No special editions were released during these years.
2003–2010
Annual releases covering decades
One special edition released each year, focusing on specific decades (80s, 90s, 00s) or a cross-section of big hits celebrating the Now series (Now Decades, Now Years, Now Dance).
2011–2016
Increased frequency
Special editions became more frequent, showcasing diverse themes and compilations.
2017
Fifteen different titles
A notable increase in output with fifteen distinct titles released in this year.
2018
Transition with Now 100 Hits acquisition
The Now team took over the "100 Hits" brand from
Demon Music Group, marking a significant transition. This also tied in with the regular numbered releases reaching Now 100.
2019–2020
Now 100 Hits dominance
The Special Editions series was effectively rested, allowing for the release of 24 Now 100 Hits compilations in quick succession.
January 2021 onwards
Resumption with variations
The Special Editions series resumed with reduced output, alongside the introduction of two new series Now Yearbook and the 4-CD series.
Now That's What I Call Feel Good (17 March 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 21st Century (21 April 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock 2014 (2 June 2014)
Now That's What I Call Summer 2014 (23 June 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Chilled (18 August 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Club Hits 2014 (8 September 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Drive (15 September 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Million 2014 (27 October 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney 2014 (10 November 2014) 4-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 90s 2014 (17 November 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Legends (24 November 2014) 2-CD
Now That's What I Call Musicals 2014 (24 November 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2015 (1 December 2014) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Power Ballads (26 January 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Song (13 April 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Running 2015 (20 April 2015) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[254]
Now That's What I Call Classic Rock (1 June 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2015 (22 June 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call House (21 August 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Pop (25 September 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Singer (23 October 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 80s (6 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Party Anthems (27 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Classical 2015 (27 November 2015) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Brit Hits (25 March 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Fitness (22 April 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock Ballads (3 June 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Reggae Party (24 June 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Summer Hits (1 July 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Dance Hits (19 August 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Drivetime (16 September 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 20th Century (21 October 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call No.1 Hits (11 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Love 2016 (18 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney Princess (25 November 2016) 3-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 70s (25 November 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Party Hits (2 December 2016) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call R&B (10 February 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Mum (3 March 2017)
Now That's What I Call Running 2017 (24 March 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Classic Soul (26 May 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Driving Rock (2 June 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2017 (23 June 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Old Skool (4 August 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Sing (22 September 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Million 2017 (13 October 2017)[255]
Now That's What I Call Disney 2017 (3 November 2017) 4-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call the 00s: The Best Of The Noughties; 2000 to 2009 (10 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call the 60s (17 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call an 80s Party (24 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Country 2017 (24 November 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2018 (1 December 2017) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Remix (23 February 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Running 2018 (16 March 2018) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[256]
Now That's What I Call Footie Anthems (25 May 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Dad Rock (1 June 2018) 3-CD, BPI: Silver[254]
Now That's What I Call Jazz (1 June 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2018 (22 June 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Ibiza (3 August 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Disney Bedtime (9 November 2018) 3-CD. Released in association with Disney
Now That's What I Call Rock 'n' Roll (9 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Easy (16 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Love Songs (23 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Party 2019 (30 November 2018) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2019 (28 June 2019) 3-CD
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (30 April 2021) 3-CD - Reissued in 2022. Released in association with
EBU
Now That's What I Call Footie!: Back of the Net (7 May 2021) 2-CD. Released to coincide with
Euro 2020
Now That's What I Call HMV (24 September 2021) 5-CD. Released to celebrate 100 years of
HMV.
Now #1s (11 November 2022) 5-CD. Released in association with
the Official Chart Company to "celebrate 70 years of the official UK singles chart".
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (28 April 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP translucent red and translucent blue vinyl selection. Updated version. Released in association with
EBU.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years (24 November 2023) 5-CD and 3-LP blue, white and violet vinyl selection. Released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Now.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 1: 1983 - 1993 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP white vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 2: 1993 - 2003 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP red vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 3: 2003 - 2013 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP blue vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years - Volume 4: 2013 - 2023 (24 November 2023) 3-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection.
Now That's What I Call 40 Years: Part 2 (12 July 2024) 5-CD and 3-LP green, clear transparent and pink vinyl selection.
10th Anniversary Series (1993–1995)
To commemorate ten years since the release of the first Now That's What I Call Music! album, from June to August in 1993, a series of ten, 40-track yearly collections were released on CD and cassette (but not vinyl), covering the years 1983 to 1992. The 1993 volume was not originally part of the ten-year anniversary series. This, and two additional volumes were added in 1994 and 1995. These were all released on CD and magnetic cassette, but with the 1993 and 1994 volumes also being released on the vinyl format.
Now That's What I Call Music! 1983 – 10th Anniversary Series (20 June 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1984 – 10th Anniversary Series (27 June 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 – 10th Anniversary Series (4 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1986 – 10th Anniversary Series (11 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1987 – 10th Anniversary Series (18 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1988 – 10th Anniversary Series (25 July 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1989 – 10th Anniversary Series (1 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1990 – 10th Anniversary Series (8 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1991 – 10th Anniversary Series (15 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1992 – 10th Anniversary Series (22 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1993 – 10th Anniversary Series (29 August 1993)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1994 – 10th Anniversary Series (13 September 1994)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1995 – 10th Anniversary Series (4 September 1995)
The Millennium Series (1999)
To commemorate the turn of the millennium, a series of twenty Now That's What I Call Music! collections were released in 1999 which all contained 36 tracks, and covered hits from the years 1980 through to 1999. These compilations are very similar to the anniversary series, however, they contain a lower amount of tracks and retailed much cheaper than the former series. The first sixteen volumes were all released on the same date, with the final four being issued four months later. They are also notable as being the first time a Now series had released a compilation of hits from the years 1980 to 1982. An earlier compilation tie-in with Smash Hits from 1987 did, however, include tracks from those years.
Now That's What I Call Music! 1980 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1981 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1982 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1983 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1984 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1985 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1986 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1987 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1988 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1989 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1990 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1991 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1992 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1993 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1994 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1995 – The Millennium Series (21 June 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1996 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1997 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1998 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
Now That's What I Call Music! 1999 – The Millennium Series (4 October 1999)
DVD series (2001–2011)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2001 The DVD (10 December 2001)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2003 The DVD (2 December 2002)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2004 The DVD (1 December 2003)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2005 The DVD (22 November 2004)
Now That's What I Call Karaoke (21 November 2005)
Now Quiz – Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz [Interactive DVD] (5 December 2005)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2006 The DVD/The UMD[257] (3 April 2006)
Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz 2 – Interactive DVD Game [Interactive DVD] (4 December 2006)
Now That's What I Call Music! 2008 The DVD (3 December 2007)
Now That's What I Call a Music Quiz – The 80s [Interactive DVD] (3 December 2007)
Now That's What I Call a Family Quiz [DVD] (1 December 2008)
Now That's What I Call Now: 100 Hits from 100 Nows!
9 November 2018
Now 100 Hits: The 80s
22 February 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Power Ballads
29 March 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 80s
31 May 2019
Gold
Now 100 Hits: Classic Rock
7 June 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Car Songs
12 July 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: The Movies
20 September 2019
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 90s
1 November 2019
Now 100 Hits: Christmas 2019
8 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Even More Forgotten 80s
15 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Sing-A-Long
22 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 70s
29 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Party
29 November 2019
Silver
Now 100 Hits: Country
13 March 2020
Now 100 Hits: Forgotten 60s
27 March 2020
Now 100 Hits: The 70s
12 June 2020
Now 100 Hits: Summer
26 June 2020
Now 100 Hits: Dance
18 September 2020
Now 100 Hits: 80s No.1s
9 October 2020
Now 100 Hits: The Decade (2010s)
23 October 2020
Now 100 Hits: Christmas 2020
30 October 2020
Silver
Now 100 Hits: 90s No.1s
13 November 2020
Now 100 Hits: The Legends
27 November 2020
Now 100 Hits: 60s No.1s
27 November 2020
4-CD series (2021–present)
The 4-CD series follows the same general format of the original Special Editions series, with genre, era, and decade collections, but over four compact discs (there is also an abridged vinyl version of Punk and New Wave and Rock), meaning they contain more tracks than the original special editions, but fewer than the Now 100 Hits, which preceded this series. They are only issued in cardboard gatefold wallets, with a slot cut into each sleeve which stores the discs.
Now Decades of Love (22 January 2021)
Now 70s Glam Pop (29 January 2021)
Now That's What I Call Country 2021 (20 February 2021)
Now the 60s Girls: Then He Kissed Me (5 March 2021)
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s (16 April 2021)
Now Live Forever: The Anthems (28 May 2021)
Now That's What I Call Summer 2021 (25 June 2021)
Now That's What I Call Gold (16 July 2021)
Now Decades of Soul (13 August 2021)
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Extended (27 August 2021)
Now Boogie Nights: Disco Classics (17 September 2021)
Now That's What I Call Disney 2021 (1 October 2021)
Now That's What I Call Rock 2021 (5 November 2021)
Now That's What I Call a Massive Party (19 November 2021)
Now That's What I Call Electronic (7 January 2022)
Now That's What I Call Punk and New Wave (21 January 2022) 4-CD/2-LP
Now That's What I Call 12" 80s: Remixed (25 February 2022)
Now That's What I Call 70s Pop (11 March 2022)
Now Eighties Dancefloor (22 April 2022)
Now That's What I Call Timeless... The Songs (27 May 2022)
Now That's What I Call Pride (17 June 2022)
Now That's What I Call a 60s and 70s Summer: Seasons in the Sun (24 June 2022)
Now That's What I Call Power Ballads: Total Eclipse of the Heart (12 August 2022)
Now That's What I Call 12" 70s (2 September 2022)
Now Nineties Dancefloor (14 October 2022)
Now That's What I Call a Massive 80s Party (11 November 2022)
Now That's What I Call a Love Song (27 January 2023)
Now That's What I Call 60s Pop (10 March 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Massive Hits and #1s (21 April 2023) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Legendary (23 May 2023) 4-CD
Now 80s Alternative (16 June 2023) 4-CD/2-LP
Now That's What I Call a Sizzling Summer (30 June 2023) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call USA: The 80s (11 August 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Pop Gold (10 November 2023) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Unforgettable (26 January 2024) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Country 2024 (16 February 2024) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call Jukebox Classics (15 March 2024) 4-CD
Now That's What I Call Rock Anthems (31 May 2024) 4-CD/3-LP
Now That's What I Call a Summer Party 2024 (28 June 2024) 4-CD
Now Yearbook series (2021–present)
The Yearbook series are 4-CD and 3-LP vinyl sets, each representing a year of music, which launched in June 2021. Each release has a tie-in block of programming on Now 80s. Each release is issued as a limited edition mini-hardback book, with the CDs in sleeves forming the pages of the '
yearbook' which contains an introductory overview of the year, original 7" single artwork, trivia, chart positions and a quiz. The limited edition 3-LP version is released on bright coloured vinyl. A standard 4-CD version is also issued in a gatefold "wallet" design, which retails cheaper than the mini-hardback books. The first collection focuses on hits from 1983, the birth year of the Now That's What I Call Music! series. The year 1984 followed, but after this, the series rewound its year of focus, issuing collections that went from 1982 and backwards into the late 1970s. A triple-CD only release, Yearbook Extra: The Collectors Edition, is issued a few weeks later; these include lesser known tracks and more songs by big artists included on the main album and they are released only in standard gatefold wallet packaging. A further release, The Final Chapter, a deluxe 4-CD and 3-LP set, was issued in December 2022, rounding off the Yearbook years 1980 to 1984. The same month, a deluxe 5-LP boxset, Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra, was released. This was the first time tracks from the Extra CD series had been issued on the vinyl format.
Another strand of the Now Yearbook series, in August 2022, is the somewhat experimental release of a limited edition, extended play, 7"
vinyl single, containing 2 tracks each from the 1983 and 1984 Yearbooks. This is the first time the Now That's What I Call Music! brand has ever released music commercially on the 7" vinyl format.
The Now Yearbook series continues both forwards, with Now Yearbook 1985 issued in November 2022, and backwards, with the release of Now Yearbook 1979 in September 2022 (an Extra followed in October). The latter contains a new retro-70s Now logo design and artwork which complements its 80s sister Yearbook series. The series is then moved forward again, with the release of Now Yearbook 1992 in July 2023 (an Extra followed in August). The 1990s Yearbook series contains a new retro-90s logo design and artwork which also complements its sister decade series.
The tie-in television programmes are a month by month video playlist of tracks, from one year previously featured on a Now Yearbook album, with
Bruno Brookes presenting.[259][260]
Now Yearbook 1983 (25 June 2021) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection (black vinyl selection released on 18 August 2023)
Now Yearbook 1984 (29 October 2021) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent blue vinyl selection (black vinyl selection released on 18 August 2023)
Now Yearbook Extra 1983 (10 December 2021) 3-CD selection[261]
Now Yearbook Extra 1984 (14 January 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1982 (4 February 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent yellow vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1982 (18 March 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1981 (20 May 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1981 (1 July 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1980 (15 July 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP transparent 'clear' vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1980 (26 August 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1979 (9 September 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP bright orange vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1979 (21 October 2022) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1985 (4 November 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter (2 December 2022) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent gold vinyl selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra (16 December 2022) 5-LP boxset, clear, red, yellow, red and blue vinyl
Now Yearbook Extra 1985 (6 January 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1980 - 1984: The Final Chapter (10 February 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1986 (24 February 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent purple vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1986 (7 April 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1978 (28 April 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent pink vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1978 (9 June 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1992 (7 July 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1992 (18 August 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1973 (8 September 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP red vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1973 (13 October 2023) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1988 (3 November 2023) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent blue vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1988 (12 January 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1990 (2 February 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent orange vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1990 (15 March 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1974 (3 May 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP green vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1974 (7 June 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook 1980 - 1984: Vinyl Extra Volume 2 (14 June 2024) 5-LP boxset, clear, red, yellow, red and blue vinyl
Now Yearbook 1993 (28 June 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP pink vinyl selection
Now Yearbook Extra 1993 (to be released 9 August 2024) 3-CD selection
Now Yearbook - The Vault miniseries (2024–present)
Now Yearbook - The Vault: 1983 (31 May 2024) 4-CD and 3-LP translucent red vinyl selection
Now Vinyl series (2021–present)
The 21st century vinyl revival inspired limited edition vinyl only Now collections. They are not issued on any other format, and are limited to a run of just 1200 copies worldwide.[262] Some of them have unique track listings and are not related to similarly themed collections already issued on compact disc, however, more recent releases have been 'selections' taken from a larger CD collection (Rock, for example). Due to the higher cost of pressing vinyl and the limited time they are available, they are at least three times more expensive than their compact disc counterparts. They are mostly pressed on black vinyl as standard although some are released on coloured vinyl. The Now Yearbook series also releases a vinyl selection of its primary release, with an Extra round-up vinyl boxset featuring tracks from the CD-only series, released at the end of 2022.
Now Presents...The 70s (10 December 2021) Limited edition 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now That's What I Call Christmas 2021 (12 November 2021) Limited edition 3-LP boxset, silver vinyl
Now That's What I Call Punk and New Wave (21 January 2022) 2-LP, neon pink vinyl
Now Presents... Electronic (19 August 2022) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now That's What I Call Christmas 2022 (11 November 2022) Limited edition 3-LP boxset, red vinyl
Now That's What I Call Rock 2022 (11 November 2022) 3-LP set, black vinyl
Now Dance: The 80s (17 February 2023) 3-LP set, red vinyl
Now That's What I Call 60s Pop (10 March 2023) 3-LP set, white vinyl
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest 2023 (28 April 2023) 2-LP set, red and blue vinyl
Now That's What I Call Eurovision Song Contest (28 April 2023) 5-LP deluxe boxset on platinum vinyl
Now Presents...Classic Soul (22 September 2023) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Hi-NRG and Pop (13 October 2023) 2-LP set, green and blue vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Disco and Electro (1 December 2023) 2-LP set, purple and pink vinyl
Now Presents... Disco (8 December 2023) 5-LP boxset, black vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: Soul and Disco (23 February 2024) 2-LP set, flaming yellow and orange vinyl
Now Eighties Dancefloor: R&B and Funk (17 May 2024) 2-LP set, hot red and white vinyl
Now HMV vinyl series (2022–present)
Now That's What I Call HMV (17 June 2022) 2-LP set, translucent pink vinyl
Now That's What I Call HMV: Anthemic (16 June 2023) 2-LP set, blue vinyl
Now That's What I Call HMV: Singer and Song (14 June 2024) 2-LP set, purple vinyl
Now Millennium series (2023–present)
Now Millennium: 2000 – 2001 (2 June 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP red and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2002 – 2003 (29 September 2023) 4-CD and 2-LP blue and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2004 – 2005 (1 March 2024) 4-CD and 2-LP yellow and white vinyl selection
Now Millennium: 2006 – 2007 (14 June 2024) 4-CD and 2-LP orange and white vinyl selection
Now 12" 80s series (2023–present)
Now 12" 80s: 1980 (14 July 2023)
Now 12" 80s: 1981 (20 October 2023)
Now 12" 80s: 1982 - Part 1 (19 January 2024)
Now 12" 80s: 1982 - Part 2 (12 April 2024)
Now 12" 80s: 1983 - Part 1 (to be released 19 July 2024)
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