Various – Now That's What I Call Music 12

This pressing does not contain the '88 remix of Phil Collins - "In the Air Tonight" in between Scritti Politti and Hothouse Flowers.

Now 12 was released in July 1988.

Compact Disc 1

1. Wet Wet Wet - With a Little Help From My Friends: Great cover of the Beatles.
2. Belinda Carlisle - Circle in the Sand: Great track.
3. Maxi Priest - Wild World: Great cover of Cat Stevens.
4. Aswad - Give a Little Love: Great follow up to 'Don't Turn Around'.
5. Climie Fisher - Love Changes (Everything): Another great song.
6. Elton John - I Don't Wanna Go On With You Like That: Great song from Elton.
7. Scritti Politti - Oh Patti (Don't Feel Sorry For Loverboy):
8. Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight ('88 Remix): Great remix, not included on the 2022 CD.
9. Hothouse Flowers - Don't Go: Great folk inspired track.
10. Morrissey - Everyday Is Like Sunday: Another great song.
11. Danny Wilson - Mary's Prayer: Great track.
12. Johnny Hates Jazz - Heart of Gold: Anothe great song from 'Turn Back the Clock'.
13. Voice of the Beehive - Don't Call Me Baby: Great rock track.
14. Iron Maiden - Can I Play With Madness: Great track from Bruce Dickinson and co.
15. Heart - These Dreams: Another great track.
16. T'Pau - I Will Be With You: Great song.

Compact Disc 2

1. The Timelords - Doctorin' the Tardis: Great mix of the Doctor Who theme, with the chorus of 'Rock and Roll Part 2'.
2. Sabrina - Boys (Summertime Love): Another great song, catchy chorus.
3. Bananarama - I Want You Back: Great song.
4. Tiffany - I Think We're Alone Now: Great song, but should have been on Now 11 as it was a hit in January/February
5. Hazell Dean - Who's Leaving Who: Great song from Hazell.
6. The Communards - There's More to Love (Than Boy Meets Girl): Great track.
7. Jermaine Stewart - Get Lucky: Another great song.
8. Glenn Medeiros - Nothing's Gonna Change My Love For You: Pretty song.
9. S-Express - Theme From S-Express: Great house track.
10. Salt-N-Pepa - Push It: Great rap track.
11. Derek B - Bad Young Brother: Another great rap track.
12. James Brown - The Payback Mix: Great medley.
13. Rose Royce - Car Wash: Great song.
14. Natalie Cole - Pink Cadillac: Another 'car' song, great cover of Bruce Springsteen.
15. Jellybean featuring Adele Bertei - Just a Mirage: Another great dance track.
16. Will Downing - A Love Supreme: Great 'Sledgehammer flute' at the start.

Another great album, but there are still some songs that missed out:

Pet Shop Boys - Heart
Fairground Attraction - Perfect
Bros - I Owe You Nothing & Drop the Boy
Kylie Minogue - Got to Be Certain
Status Quo - Ain't Complaining
Aztec Camera - Somewhere In My Heart
Prefab Sprout - The King of Rock and Roll
Fleetwood Mac - Everywhere
New Order - Blue Monday '88
Harry Enfield - Loadsamoney (Doin' Up the House)
Star Turn on 45 Pints - Pump Up the Bitter

The 29 July 2022 Double CD re-release omits Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight" ('88 Remix).

It will be interesting to hear how many "wrong" versions of the other tracks are used.

My release is not here it’s cassette shells are grey and black print writing