Now That’s What I Call Music is a compilation album series originating from the United Kingdom, released on vinyl, cassette and Compact Disc (CD). The albums are compiled by the eponymous corporation, NOW Music. The series began in 1983 with Now That’s What I Call Music, and has release over 100 titles through several different incarnations including the UK, US, and various other countries around the world.[1]
The albums generally feature contemporary pop and rock hits, although some editions have featured disco, R&B, and country songs as well. The series began in the UK with Now That’s What I Call Music! on vinyl and cassette tape, released on 28 November 1983. The double album, which was also available on cassette, contained 32 tracks and cost ÂŁ8.99. This first UK edition of the Now! series included two tracks which were unavailable in most other countries: “Only for Love” by Cliff Richard and “An American Trilogy” by Elvis Presley.[2]
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Was released on 21 October 1985. This was the first album to be released on CD in the UK. The US version of Now That’s What I Call Music debuted on 18 November 2003 with its inaugural release, Now That’s What I Call Music! Vol. 1.[3][4] The first volume in this series borrowed heavily from the last three UK Now! albums at the time, featuring mostly recent hits from late 2002 and early 2003.
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The most recent release in the UK series, was released on 2 December 2013.[5] The first CD pressings of this album incorrectly listed the published date as 3 December 2013 on the inlay artwork. This was the last album to be released on the Now That’s What I Call Music! record label, as the brand was sold to Universal Music Group.Now That’s What I Call a Party 2018 . The first release in the series for Ireland and the UK, released on 26 January 2018.[6] The album features tracks by Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello and Clean Bandit.
Discuss the criteria used to select songs for inclusion in the series.
The criteria for inclusion in the Now That’s What I Call Music series varies depending on the edition and country of release. Generally, the albums feature popular songs that are currently charting or have recently been released, as well as older hits that continue to garner radio airplay and remain popular with listeners. In many cases, songs included on the compilations are selected based on their popularity and commercial success, as well as their impact and influence on the music industry. Songs are typically chosen by a committee of music executives who use a variety of factors to determine which tracks will be included, including current chart performance, sales figures, radio airplay data, streaming popularity, critical acclaim, and the overall impact of the song on popular culture.
What are some of the most popular songs included in the Now That’s What I Call Music series?
Some of the most popular songs included in the Now That’s What I Call Music series come from a variety of genres, including pop, rock, R&B, and country. Some of the best-selling and most popular compilations in the series include tracks by artists such as Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, BeyoncĂ©, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, and Rihanna. Other popular songs that have been included on Now That’s What I Call Music albums include “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor, “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, “Blank Space” by Taylor Swift, “Uptown Funk” by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars, and ” Shake It Off” by Taylor Swift.
