NOW Yearbook – THE VAULT: 1982

Dive deep into the essential singles story of 1982 that charts often overlooked, moving beyond the biggest hits already featured in previous Yearbook collections. This compilation shines a light on tracks that have been compiled less frequently over the past 40 years, including Top 40 hits, chart misses, US/UK exclusives, and songs from massive selling albums.

Key Features & Content Highlights

• Focuses on essential but less frequently compiled singles from 1982.
• Features 45 tracks spanning the diverse pop, new wave, and post-punk sounds of the year.
• Includes era-defining tracks from The Cure ('The Hanging Garden'), Bauhaus ('Spirit'), and Paul McCartney ('Tug Of War').
• Showcases early pop moments from Culture Club ('I’m Afraid Of Me') before their major breakthrough.
• Pressed on striking transparent yellow vinyl.

What's Included

• Format: Vinyl Box Set
• Number of Items/Discs: 3 LPs
• Total Tracks: 45

Track Highlights (LP1 Side A Examples)

The collection opens with tracks like:

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. Elton John – Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny)

Specifications

• Artist/Author: Various Artists
• Binding: Vinyl
• Format: Box set
• Release Date: 2026-01-16
• Manufacturer: Now Twic
• Country of Origin: Czech Republic
• Package Weight: 580 g

Complete your appreciation of 1982's musical landscape with this essential 3LP collection pressed on transparent yellow vinyl.