Ashley Abram, who compiled volumes 2 to 81, says the decision was forced by US record labels, who couldn't understand why superstar artists were being kept off the top of the charts by Now.

It featured hits like Estelle's American Boy, The Ting Tings' That's Not My Name and Flo Rida's Low. Read more about the condition New: An item that is still in its original shrink wrap from the manufacturer and the original manufacturer’s seal (if applicable) has not been removed.

The first few albums featured artist montages on the cover, but that practice was abandoned after Now 5, because the track list is often finalised so late that any problems in securing images could potentially delay the release. According to EMI executive Barry McCann, the label was concerned that people would think that double digits would make the series seem outdated, as no compilation series had run that long.

by appointment browsing is available if you are unable to get in for our standard opening hours, please contact using the form above. Covering the years 1973 to 1992 (so far), these albums have marked the first appearance of 700 songs on any Now compilation.In 2021, the company launched its "Yearbook" series, a new series of albums collecting the hits from a specific year. DJ Mark Goodier, who has voiced adverts for the Now series since 1992, says it still has a place in the market.