NOW Yearbook – THE VAULT: 1982 (4-CD Box Set)

Dive deep into the often-overlooked singles of 1982 with NOW Yearbook – The Vault: 1982. While previous compilations covered the major hits, this special edition shines a light on tracks that were Top 40 hits, missed the charts entirely, or were significant in the U.S. but not the U.K. This collection completes the story of a stellar year in pop music, featuring 80 tracks across four CDs.

Key Features & Content

• 80 Tracks: A curated selection of singles from 1982 compiled less frequently over the past 40 years.
• Format: Special edition 4-CD box set.
• Packaging: Presented in a durable ‘hardback book’ style packaging.
• Booklet Included: Features a 28-page booklet containing notes about each track.
• Artist Compilation: Features Various Artists, including The Cure, Bauhaus, The Police, Paul McCartney, and more.

Track Highlights (Disc 1 Examples)

The collection opens with era-defining tracks:

1. The Cure – The Hanging Garden
2. Bauhaus – Spirit
3. David Sylvian & Ryuichi Sakamoto – Bamboo Houses
4. The Police – Secret Journey
5. The Who – Athena
6. Steve Winwood – Valerie
7. Paul McCartney (Single)
8. Elton John (Single)
9. Elvis Costello & The Attractions (Single)
10. The Clash (Gem)
11. Stiff Little Fingers (Gem)
12. Theatre Of Hate (Gem)
13. XTC (Gem)
14. The Pale Fountains (Indie-pop)
15. The Teardrop Explodes (Melancholic pop)
16. Spandau Ballet (Melancholic pop)
17. Kim Wilde (Melancholic pop)
18. Bananarama – Cheers Then
19. Siouxsie And The Banshees – Il Est Ne Le Divin Enfant

Disc 2 continues the journey with pure pop, kicking off with Culture Club’s ‘I’m Afraid Of Me’.

Specifications

• Binding: audioCD
• Format: Box set
• Number of Items/Discs: 4
• Author/Artist: Various Artists
• Release Date: 2026-01-16
• Manufacturer: Now Twic
• Package Dimensions: 14.6 x 13.3 x 1.4 cm
• Weight: 180 g
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic

Complete your appreciation of 1982 pop music with this essential 4-CD vault collection, featuring rare cuts and deep singles alongside notable chart entries.