NOW THAT'S WHAT I CALL MUSIC Now Yearbook - The Vault: 1986 (2026 UK/EU 44-track triple album 3-LP pressed on Purple Vinyl)

A collection that digs deeper into 1986's musical landscape, uncovering singles that may not have always reached the highest chart positions but remain essential to the rich and diverse pop story of that year. Some were overshadowed at the time, some were highlights from albums that had already sold huge amounts, some found greater success internationally, but all deserve their place in this continued celebration of 80s pop.

Features Paul McCartney, Eurythmics, Billy Idol, Tears For Fears, Wang Chung, Bronski Beat, David Sylvian, Talk Talk, Arcadia, Grace Jones, Bruce Springsteen, The Bangles, Sting, Cocteau Twins, Siouxsie And The Banshees, The Stranglers, Fine Young Cannibals, ABC, Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark, Howard Jones, Ultravox, Nik Kershaw, Billy Joel, Belinda Carlisle, Heart and Aretha Franklin.

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Side One

1. Paul McCartney – Only Love Remains
2. Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - The Miracle Of Love
3. Billy Idol - To Be A Lover
4. Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (U.S. Remix)
5. Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
6. Bronski Beat – C’mon! C’mon!
7. The Communards – Disenchanted

Side Two

1. David Sylvian - Taking The Veil
2. Talk Talk – Living In Another World
3. Arcadia – The Flame
4. John Taylor – I Do What I Do (Theme For 9 1/2 Weeks)
5. Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)
6. Yello - Goldrush
7. Big Audio Dynamite - C'Mon Every Beatbox

Side Three

1. Bruce Springsteen - War (Live At LA Coliseum, Los Angeles, CA - September 1985)
2. Mike + The Mechanics – All I Need Is A Miracle
3. The Bangles - If She Knew What She Wants
4. Chris Rea – On The Beach
5. Sting - Moon Over Bourbon Street
6. Carmel – Sally
7. Matt Bianco – Dancing In The Street
8. The Housemartins - Sheep

Side Four

1. Cocteau Twins – Love’s Easy Tears
2. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Candyman
3. The Stranglers - Always The Sun
4. Sandie Shaw - Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?
5. Everything But The Girl – Come On Home
6. Fine Young Cannibals – Funny How Love Is
7. ABC - Ocean Blue
8. Nick Heyward - Goodbye Yesterday

Side Five

1. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - We Love You
2. Howard Jones – All I Want
3. Ultravox – Same Old Story
4. Nik Kershaw - Nobody Knows
5. Paul Young - Some People
6. Dee C. Lee - Come Hell Or Waters High
7. Elton John - Cry To Heaven

Side Six

1. Billy Joel - A Matter Of Trust
2. Daryl Hall - Dreamtime
3. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
4. Heart - Nothin' At All
5. Pat Benatar - Le Bel Age
6. Aretha Franklin - Another Night
7. Lionel Richie - Love Will Conquer All