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Various - Hit That Perfect Beat - London Records Story [CD]

Various - Hit That Perfect Beat - London Records Story [CD]

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Released alongside a new major podcast ‘Hit That Perfect Beat – the story of London Records’, the compilation showcases the incredible success, breadth, and variety of the London Records with over 40 top 40 hits, 20 top 10 hits, 15 Top 5s and 5 number 1s. Featuring select tracks from the 80s, 90s and 00s, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - the London Records Story’ traverses everything from synthpop (Blancmange, Bronski Beat), Rave and D'n'B (Orbital, CJ Bolland, Goldie, Armand Van Helden) Britpop (Menswear, Gay Dad), antidote pop groups (All Saints, East 17), Y2K pop (Sugababes, Dannii Minogue), monster global hits (Fine Young Cannibals, Bananarama, Shakespears Sister) and more. Featuring liner notes from journalist Siân Pattenden (former writer for Smash Hits, The Face, Select Magazine), who is also the presenter of the podcast, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - the London Records Story’ is the perfect introduction to the one of the world's most exciting and dynamic labels.
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Released alongside a new major podcast ‘Hit That Perfect Beat – the story of London Records’, the compilation showcases the incredible success, breadth, and variety of the London Records with over 40 top 40 hits, 20 top 10 hits, 15 Top 5s and 5 number 1s. Featuring select tracks from the 80s, 90s and 00s, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - the London Records Story’ traverses everything from synthpop (Blancmange, Bronski Beat), Rave and D'n'B (Orbital, CJ Bolland, Goldie, Armand Van Helden) Britpop (Menswear, Gay Dad), antidote pop groups (All Saints, East 17), Y2K pop (Sugababes, Dannii Minogue), monster global hits (Fine Young Cannibals, Bananarama, Shakespears Sister) and more. Featuring liner notes from journalist Siân Pattenden (former writer for Smash Hits, The Face, Select Magazine), who is also the presenter of the podcast, ‘Hit That Perfect Beat - the London Records Story’ is the perfect introduction to the one of the world's most exciting and dynamic labels.
Track Listing

Living On The Ceiling - Blancmange

Cruel Summer - Bananarama

Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat

Young At Heart - The Bluebells

Takes A Little Time - Total Contrast

Hit That Perfect Beat - Bronski Beat

Sally - Carmel

Don't Leave Me This Way feat. Sarah Jane Morris - The Communards

Don't Go - Hothouse Flowers

She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals

C'mon and Get My Love feat. Cathy Dennis - D Mob

Born This Way (Let's Dance) - Cookie Crew

You Make Me Feel Mighty Real - Jimmy Somerville

You're History - Shakespears Sister

Monsters and Angels - Voice of The Beehive

It's On - Flowered Up

Something Good - Utah Saints

Halcyon - Orbital

Stinkin’ Thinkin’ - Happy Mondays

It's Alright - East 17

Regret - New Order

Inner City Life - Goldie

I Believe - Marcella Detroit

Daydreamer - Menswear

Sunshine After The Rain - Berri

I'm Alive - Stretch & Vern present "Maddog"

Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden’s Sugar Daddy Edit) - CJ Bolland

Wonderwall - The Mike Flowers Pops

Keep On Jumpin' - Lisa Marie Experience

Never Ever - All Saints

Nothing Lasts Forever - Echo and the Bunnymen

You Are The Universe - The Brand New Heavies

Beat Goes On - The All Seeing I

Buzzin' - Asian Dub Foundation

You Don't Know Me feat. Duane Harden - Armand Van Helden

To Earth With Love - Gay Dad

Please Don't Turn Me On feat. Lifford - Artful Dodger

Overload - Sugababes

Starbucks - A

I Begin To Wonder - Dannii Minogue

Details
  • Genre: Compilation
  • Product Type: Audio CD
  • Barcode: 5061017257561
  • Release Date: June 12, 2026
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