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1986 was another fantastic year in pop music. Across the releases on Yearbook 1986 and its' 'Extra' we've already celebrated many of the year's biggest hits – the tracks that dominated the charts ... but as ever, that's only part of the year's story...

Welcome to THE VAULT for 1986. A collection that digs deeper into the year's musical landscape – uncovering singles that may not have always reached the highest chart positions but remain essential to the rich and diverse pop story of 1986. Some were overshadowed at the time, some were highlights from albums that had already sold huge amounts, some found greater success internationally – but all deserve their place in this continued celebration of 80s pop.

77 tracks across 4-CDs – NOW Yearbook – The Vault: 1986, available as a special edition 4CD set in 'hardback book' packaging, complete with a 28-page booklet featuring notes about each track.

CD 1

20. Paul McCartney – Only Love Remains
21. Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart - The Miracle Of Love
22. The Lover Speaks - No More "I Love You's"
23. Sting - Moon Over Bourbon Street
24. Chris Rea – On The Beach
25. The Bangles - If She Knew What She Wants
26. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
27. Billy Idol - To Be A Lover
28. Daryl Hall - Dreamtime
29. Paul Young - Some People
30. Wax - Right Between The Eyes
31. Nick Heyward - Goodbye Yesterday
32. Nik Kershaw - Nobody Knows
33. Thompson Twins - Nothing In Common
34. Howard Jones – All I Want
35. Ultravox – Same Old Story
36. Belouis Some – Some People
37. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - We Love You
38. ABC - Ocean Blue

CD 2

21. David Sylvian - Taking The Veil
22. Talk Talk – Living In Another World
23. Arcadia – The Flame
24. John Taylor – I Do What I Do (Theme for 9 1/2 Weeks)
25. China Crisis - Arizona Sky
26. It's Immaterial - Ed's Funky Diner
27. The Mission - Stay With Me
28. The Jesus And Mary Chain – Some Candy Talking
29. Siouxsie And The Banshees - Candyman
30. Cocteau Twins – Love's Easy Tears
31. Mint Juleps - Only Love Can Break Your Heart
32. Everything But The Girl – Come On Home
33. Sandie Shaw - Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken?
34. Big Audio Dynamite - C'Mon Every Beatbox
35. The Stranglers - Always The Sun
36. The Housemartins - Sheep
37. Fine Young Cannibals – Funny How Love Is
38. The Blow Monkeys - Wicked Ways
39. Simply Red – Jericho
40. Elton John - Cry To Heaven

CD 3

20. The Communards – Disenchanted
21. Bronski Beat – C'mon! C'mon!
22. Yello - Goldrush
23. Grace Jones - I'm Not Perfect (But I'm Perfect For You)
24. Aretha Franklin - Another Night
25. Chaka Khan – Love Of A Lifetime
26. Cameo - Candy
27. Hollywood Beyond – No More Tears
28. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny
29. Matt Bianco – Dancing In The Street
30. Carmel – Sally
31. Dee C. Lee - Come Hell Or Waters High
32. Maxi Priest - Strollin' On
33. UB40 - All I Want To Do 
34. Loose Ends - Slow Down
35. Ruby Turner featuring Jonathan Butler - If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)
36. Billy Ocean - Love Zone
37. Lionel Richie - Love Will Conquer All
38. Gloria Estefan - Words Get In The Way

CD 4

20. Tears For Fears - Mothers Talk (U.S. Remix)
21. Wang Chung - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
22. Stacey Q – Two Of Hearts
23. Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam (with Full Force) - All Cried Out
24. The Fixx - Secret Separation
25. The Outfield - Your Love
26. Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
27. Pat Benatar - Le Bel Age
28. Heart - Nothin' At All
29. Boston - Amanda
30. Don Johnson - Heartbeat
31. Meat Loaf - Rock 'N' Roll Mercenaries
32. ZZ Top – Stages
33. Mr. Mister - Is It Love
34. Huey Lewis & The News - Hip To Be Square
35. The Moody Blues - Your Wildest Dreams
36. Mike + The Mechanics – All I Need Is A Miracle
37. Billy Joel - A Matter Of Trust
38. Bruce Springsteen - War (Live at LA Coliseum)