Various Artists - Hit That Perfect Beat - The London Records Story [2CD]

Released in conjunction with the major podcast ‘Hit That Perfect Beat – the story of London Records’, this 2CD compilation showcases the incredible success, breadth, and variety of the London Records catalog. Featuring over 40 top 40 hits, this collection is the perfect introduction to one of the world's most exciting and dynamic labels.

Key Features/Benefits

• Compilation showcases the success, breadth, and variety of London Records.
• Includes over 40 top 40 hits, 20 top 10 hits, 15 Top 5s, and 5 number 1s.
• Features select tracks from the 80s, 90s, and 00s.
• Covers genres including synthpop (Blancmange, Bronski Beat), Rave and D'n'B (Orbital, Goldie, Armand Van Helden), Britpop (Menswear, Gay Dad), and Y2K pop (Sugababes, Dannii Minogue).
• Includes liner notes from journalist Siân Pattenden, presenter of the accompanying podcast.

What's Included / Contents

This is a 2-disc audio CD compilation featuring Various Artists.

Tracklisting Disc One

1. Living On The Ceiling - Blancmange
2. Cruel Summer - Bananarama
3. Smalltown Boy - Bronski Beat
4. Young At Heart - The Bluebells
5. Takes A Little Time - Total Contrast
6. Hit That Perfect Beat - Bronski Beat
7. Sally - Carmel
8. Don't Leave Me This Way feat. Sarah Jane Morris - The Communards
9. Don't Go - Hothouse Flowers
10. She Drives Me Crazy - Fine Young Cannibals
11. C'mon and Get My Love feat. Cathy Dennis - D Mob
12. Born This Way (Let's Dance) - Cookie Crew
13. You Make Me Feel Mighty Real - Jimmy Somerville
14. You're History - Shakespears Sister
15. Monsters and Angels - Voice of The Beehive
16. It's On - Flowered Up
17. Something Good - Utah Saints
18. Halcyon - Orbital
19. Stinkin’ Thinkin’ - Happy Mondays
20. It's Alright - East 17

Tracklisting Disc Two

1. Regret - New Order
2. Inner City Life - Goldie
3. I Believe - Marcella Detroit
4. Daydreamer - Menswear
5. Sunshine After The Rain - Berri
6. I'm Alive - Stretch & Vern present 'Maddog'
7. Sugar Is Sweeter (Armand Van Helden’s Sugar D

Specifications

• Binding: audioCD
• Number of Discs: 2
• Language: English
• Weight: 218g
• Release Date: 2026-06-12
• Artist: Various Artists

Explore the dynamic history of London Records through this essential 2CD compilation, perfect for fans of 80s, 90s, and 00s music.