Does anyone download these compilations though?

18 minutes ago, T Boy said:

Does anyone download these compilations though?

Some people do especially ones who don’t own a CD player. When it comes to MOS albums, I always download them because I like the songs individual rather than joining onto each other

1 hour ago, Hadji said:

Some people do especially ones who don’t own a CD player. When it comes to MOS albums, I always download them because I like the songs individual rather than joining onto each other

I buy the MOS albums on Amazon every year as you get the standard mix CD and also get free access to Autorip the unmixed album.

18 hours ago, Hadji said:

Extra 1991 only reached number 5 on the compilation chart. It would have probably peaked higher with more sales if it had a digital release

I also noticed that not a lot of websites were able to get their hands on it ready for preorder. I had issues with Rarewaves (I use as an alternative to Amazon or HMV) so had to preorder via Amazon on this occasion.

But yeah, I agree that people weren't able to download it either, which have had an impact on sales. I think digital is a good alternative for those who haven't got the physical space.

Edited January 18Jan 18 by Tylky

Makes me wonder if there was some song on it that couldn’t be cleared for digital release but was ok for physical release although usually Apple just make it ‘album only’ in that case.

I still find it odd that the main Yearbook albums and Vaults both get the deluxe treatment but the Extras don’t. As the Extras generally feature much bigger hits than Vault, it would be interesting to see write-ups for them. I suppose though it’s because the Extras series pre-dates the Vaults so they can’t easily make them into a hardback format halfway through the series without doing a load of re-releases for older volumes, which may not even be possible now for the early volumes knowing the wonderful changing world of licensing.

Edited January 18Jan 18 by gooddelta

Sorry to interrupt the conversation, but BRAVO Hits 132 will release on February 13. No cover art yet, unfortunately.

At least it will give a rough idea of what to expect on Now 123

On 18/01/2026 at 10:45, WazzupMyBoyz said:

Sorry to interrupt the conversation, but BRAVO Hits 132 will release on February 13. No cover art yet, unfortunately.

Update: it has been released!

Edited January 20Jan 20 by WazzupMyBoyz

2 minutes ago, WazzupMyBoyz said:

Update: cover art and tracklisting have been released!

Where did you find this?

https://www.shop24direct.de/produkt/sku/2725949

David Guetta, Katy Perry, Tate McRae, Tame Impala and Sienna Spiro are the artists on that album who are likely to appear on Now 123

Can't see any Alex Warren on that tracklist though despite his name on the cover...

Just now, awardinary said:

Can't see any Alex Warren on that tracklist though despite his name on the cover...

CD 2. He’s on there with Eternity

Vault 1982 has reached number 5 on the compilation chart, the same position as extra 1991. I thought extra 1991 would’ve out peaked vault 1982, not match its peak

9 minutes ago, Hadji said:

Very nice that they continue it, but I hope from 65 upwards they go for real yearbooks + extras.

29 minutes ago, Hadji said:

Don't know the full tracklisting yet, but based on what's in this trailer, I'm adding this one to my collection. I really enjoyed Volume 1, and the fact that this is split over 2 years rather than 3 means we get a little more from each year. Looking forward to this one!

I hope Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree is the closing track on the album and I reckon it will be released 27th February. They should do the 60s years individually or do what they did with the 00s

4 minutes ago, Hadji said:

Due for release on 27th February and they missed a trick by ignoring Brenda Lee’s Christmas song

How so? It was recorded in 1958 and released/reached its 60s peak in 1962.

I think including a 1964 hit is a good move.

Anyway, I'm not that enthused by the early 60s but nonetheless a lot of recognisable classics on here. Blue Velvet featuring on a second 'Yearbook', although I don't really consider these as canon as they cover more than one year.

Edited January 29Jan 29 by gooddelta