Various Artists – Now Eighties Dancefloor Soul & Disco (2024) (Limited Edition Yellow & Orange Colour Vinyl LP)

NOW Music is proud to present the third in our ongoing series of vinyl compilations, NOW That’s What I Call 80s Dancefloor. Each edition features an essential collection of tracks representing key genres of 1980’s Dance music. This volume, featuring 30 tracks across 2 LPs pressed on flaming yellow and orange vinyl, presents the best from the era of Soul and Disco.
 
 The first LP kicks off with Tina Turner's landmark remake of ‘Let's Stay Together,’ a testament to her timeless vocal prowess. Jocelyn Brown’s ‘Somebody Else’s Guy’, brings a fabulous fusion of Funk and Soul, followed by Gwen Guthrie’s anthem ‘Ain’t Nothin’ Goin’ On But The Rent. Womack & Womack's ‘Teardrops’ blend of captivating lyrics and rhythm, leads into Joyce Sims' ‘Come Into My Life’, before the Stock Aitken Waterman written & produced ‘Say I’m Your Number One’ from Princess. Loose Ends' ‘Hangin' On A String’ offers a smooth, jazz-infused sound, echoed by Will Downing's very first hit, ‘A Love Supreme’, which closes this side.
 
 Side B takes you on a whirlwind trip around the dancefloor with Whitney Houston's ‘How Will I Know,’ showcasing her stellar vocal range. Alexander O'Neal’s ‘Criticize’ and Aretha Franklin's ‘Who's Zoomin' Who?’ bring a blend of irresistible beats. Lionel Richie's ‘Dancing On The Ceiling’ makes you want to move, and Laura Branigan’s ‘Self Control’, alongside Imagination's debut single, ‘Body Talk’, offers a cross of Hi-NRG Disco with a sensual groove. Hi-Gloss's ‘You’ll Never Know’ is a gem of smooth, elegant Soul to finish the first LP.
 
 Side A of LP 2 begins with the iconic duo Ashford & Simpson's ‘Solid,’ a celebration of enduring love. Up next is the #1 Disco anthem ‘Fame’ from Irene Cara, and Diana Ross's ‘My Old Piano’ - showcasing her unique ability to blend Pop with Soul on this Chic-produced classic. Donna Summer's Grammy-nominated single ‘Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)’ fuses Disco with a Funk edge, while Odyssey's ‘Inside Out’ provides a smooth, and melody filled dance. Terri Wells's ‘I'll Be Around’ is a soulful delight, and Hall & Oates' ‘I Can't Go For That (No Can’t Do)’ mixes Rock with Soul, and became a hugely sampled and influencial track. The side ends on a romantic note with Fat Larry’s Band's ‘Zoom’.
 
 The final side opens by showcasing Rufus and Chaka Khan’s ‘Ain’t Nobody,’ a masterpiece of Funk and Soul synergy. Womack & Womack make their second appearance with ‘Love Wars’, followed by Steve Arrington's ‘Feel So Real’ - a true example of the era's crossover with Disco and Soul. Miami Sound Machine's ‘Dr. Beat’ injects Latin-infused Pop rhythms, while Jermaine Stewart's biggest hit ‘We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off’ became a global dance-floor smash hit. Billy Ocean's Grammy award winner, ‘Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)’, blends Soul, Disco and Pop, and Sister Sledge's ‘Thinking Of You’ is the perfect closer, uplifting and full of joy.
 
 A Limited edition pressing, and an essential addition to any collection. Perfect for collectors, DJs, and anyone who loves to get down to the greatest dance-floor-fillers of the ‘80s. NOW That’s What I Call 80s Dancefloor: Soul & Disco is released on February 23rd 2024.
 
 FORMAT: Vinyl LP
 CONDITION: Brand New
 DISC SIZE: 12"
 GENRE: Soul / R&B / Disco
 LABEL: Sony Music / EMI
 UPC: 196588582219
 NO OF DISCS: 2
 
 TRACKLIST:
 A1 Tina Turner– Let's Stay Together
 A2 Jocelyn Brown– Somebody Else's Guy (Radio Edit)
 A3 Gwen Guthrie– Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
 A4 Womack & Womack– Teardrops (7" Edit)
 A5 Joyce Sims– Come Into My Life (Radio Version)
 A6 Princess– Say I'm Your Number One
 A7 Loose Ends– Hangin' On A String (Contemplating)
 A8 Will Downing– A Love Supreme (Edit)
 B1 Whitney Houston– How Will I Know
 B2 Alexander O'Neal– Criticise
 B3 Aretha Franklin– Who's Zooming Who (Single Version)
 B4 Lionel Richie– Dancing On The Ceiling
 B5 Laura Branigan– Self Control
 B6 Imagination– Body Talk
 B7 Hi-Gloss– You'll Never Know
 C1 Ashford & Simpson– Solid
 C2 Irene Cara– Fame (Radio Edit)
 C3 Diana Ross– My Old Piano
 C4 Donna Summer– Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger) (7")
 C5 Odyssey (2)– Inside Out (Single Mix)
 C6 Terri Wells– I'll Be Around (7" Version)
 C7 Daryl Hall & John Oates– I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)
 C8 Fat Larry's Band– Zoom
 D1 Rufus & Chaka Khan– Ain't Nobody
 D2 Womack & Womack– Love Wars
 D3 Steve Arrington– Feel So Real
 D4 Miami Sound Machine– Dr. Beat
 D5 Jermaine Stewart– We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
 D6 Billy Ocean– Caribbean Queen (No More Love On The Run)
 D7 Sister Sledge– Thinking Of You