On this day July 23 1988, Now That's What I Call Music 3 was released in the UK, continuing the hugely popular compilation series that had taken the country by storm. With a curated mix of chart topping hits from the spring and summer of 1988, the third volume delivered a time capsule of the era’s sound, fashion, and radio favorites.
This edition included tracks from top artists like A ha, Bros, Belinda Carlisle, and Aswad, along with emerging acts like Yazz and Taja Sevelle. From pop to dance to reggae infused hits, the album offered something for every music fan. The Now series had become more than a collection of songs. It was a cultural marker for listeners across the UK and beyond.
Now 3 climbed to the top of the UK Compilation Albums Chart, further cementing the brand's place in music history. These collections allowed fans to own the biggest singles of the moment in one package, long before playlists and streaming took over.
80s insight: The Now series captured what was hot in real time. Now 3 showed how diverse and vibrant 1988 was, with styles blending across genres in one must have release.
This edition included tracks from top artists like A ha, Bros, Belinda Carlisle, and Aswad, along with emerging acts like Yazz and Taja Sevelle. From pop to dance to reggae infused hits, the album offered something for every music fan. The Now series had become more than a collection of songs. It was a cultural marker for listeners across the UK and beyond.
Now 3 climbed to the top of the UK Compilation Albums Chart, further cementing the brand's place in music history. These collections allowed fans to own the biggest singles of the moment in one package, long before playlists and streaming took over.
80s insight: The Now series captured what was hot in real time. Now 3 showed how diverse and vibrant 1988 was, with styles blending across genres in one must have release.
