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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20are%20the%20latest%20now%20releases%20outside%20of%20the%20numbered%20series."
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some of the most recent *NON-numbered* NOW releases (outside the main ongoing \u201cNOW That\u2019s What I Call Music!\u201d series). These include special editions, themed collections, and era retrospectives mainly from the UK market, many released on vinyl and/or multi-disc formats:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfb6 Recent Special / Non-Numbered NOW Releases\n\n| Title | Theme / Focus | Release Date* | Formats & Key Features |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| **NOW Yearbook Presents \u2013 The 60s Volume 2: 1963-1964** | Early to mid-1960s chart/pop classics | February 27, 2026 | 3-LP white vinyl set; also Special Edition 4 CDs with 88 tracks and booklet ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-yearbook-presents-the-60s-volume-2-1963-1964-3lp?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW That\u2019s What I Call An Era: (Feels Like) Heaven 1978-1985** | Classic synth-pop & New Romantic period | March 13, 2026 | 3-LP colored vinyl (red, blue, pink); also Special Edition 4CD book-pack with ~80 tracks ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-thats-what-i-call-an-era-feels-like-heaven-1978-1985-3lp?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW That\u2019s What I Call An Era: Disco 1973-1980** | Golden disco era hits | November 7, 2025 | 3-LP set on blue/violet/pink vinyl; also 4CD version with 88 tracks ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/collections/now-era/products/now-thats-what-i-call-an-era-disco-1973-1980-3lp?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW That\u2019s What I Call An Era: The Albums \u2013 1980-1984** | Highlights of album tracks rather than singles | May 30, 2025 | 3-LP vinyl collection; features standout album cuts (not UK hit singles) ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-thats-what-i-call-an-era-the-albums-1980-1984-3lp?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW That\u2019s What I Call Christmas (Special Edition 4CD)** | Timeless Christmas classics | November 1, 2024 | 4-CD boxed set with festive standards from Andy Williams, Sinatra, Crosby, etc. ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-thats-what-i-call-christmas-special-edition-4cd?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n\\*Dates refer to UK release dates where applicable.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up similar recent special releases from the **U.S. NOW series** (outside of their numbered volumes)\u2014would you prefer that too?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20about%20in%20the%20yearbook%20and%2012%20in%20ch%2080s%20series%20from%20february%202026%20to%20end%20of%20May%202026"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are the **NOW Yearbook** and **NOW 12\u201d 80s** releases between **February 1, 2026 and May 31, 2026**, with their release dates and key details:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udfa7 NOW Yearbook Releases (Feb\u2013May 2026)\n\n| Title | Release Date | Formats / Key Details |\n|---|---|---|\n| **NOW Yearbook 1985-1989: The Final Chapter** | 13 February 2026 ([now-yearbook.fandom.com](https://now-yearbook.fandom.com/wiki/NOW_Yearbook_1985-1989%3A_The_Final_Chapter?utm_source=openai)) | Fourth edition of the Yearbook series covering 1985-1989. Released as a 4-CD set (79 tracks) and 3-LP shimmering silver vinyl LP (42 tracks) in UK. ([now-yearbook.fandom.com](https://now-yearbook.fandom.com/wiki/NOW_Yearbook_1985-1989%3A_The_Final_Chapter?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW Yearbook Presents \u2013 The 60s Volume 2: 1963-1964** | 27 February 2026 ([nowmusicwiki.com](https://www.nowmusicwiki.com/index.php/Now_Yearbooks?utm_source=openai)) | Part of the \u201cPresents \u2013 The 60s\u201d sub-series. Release in UK on 4-CD and 3-LP white vinyl covering early 60s. ([nowmusicwiki.com](https://www.nowmusicwiki.com/index.php/Now_Yearbooks?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW Yearbook \u2013 The Vault: 1985** | 15 May 2026 ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-yearbook-the-vault-1985-special-edition-4cd?utm_source=openai)) | Special edition 4-CD set. Focuses on deeper cuts from 1985: tracks that weren\u2019t huge chart hits but are important in 80s pop scene. \u2019Vault\u2019 releases dig deeper into a single year. ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-yearbook-the-vault-1985-special-edition-4cd?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW Yearbook 1972** | 8 May 2026 ([nowmusicwiki.com](https://www.nowmusicwiki.com/index.php/Now_Yearbooks?utm_source=openai)) | Collection covering hits from 1972. Released in UK. Formats include CD, deluxe CD, vinyl ([nowmusicwiki.com](https://www.nowmusicwiki.com/index.php/Now_Yearbooks?utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW Yearbook 1985-1989: Vinyl Extra (5-LP)** | 27 March 2026 ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-yearbook-1985-1989-vinyl-extra-5lp?utm_source=openai)) | A 5-LP box set of vinyl extras: tracks from 1985-1989 that didn\u2019t make the main vinyl Yearbook editions. Each LP dedicated to a year. ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-yearbook-1985-1989-vinyl-extra-5lp?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf9b NOW 12\u2033 80s Releases (Feb\u2013May 2026)\n\n| Title | Release Date | Tracks / Notes |\n|---|---|---|\n| **NOW 12\u2033 80s: 1986 \u2013 Part One** | 6 February 2026 ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-12-80s-1986-part-one-4cd?utm_source=openai)) | 4-CD set with 46 extended, full-length, or remixed 12\" versions of 1986 tracks. Includes hits from George Michael, Pet Shop Boys, a-ha, etc. ([nowmusicwiki.com](https://nowmusicwiki.com/index.php?title=Now_12%22_80s_-_1986_%3A_Part_One_%28UK_2026%29&utm_source=openai)) |\n| **NOW 12\u2033 80s: 1986 \u2013 Part Two** | 10 April 2026 ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-12-80s-1986-part-two-4cd?utm_source=openai)) | Continuation from Part One; collection of 45 tracks. Features tracks by Queen, Pet Shop Boys, a-ha, Eurythmics etc. ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-12-80s-1986-part-two-4cd?utm_source=openai)) |\n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can also check whether there were any additional \u201c12\u2033 80s\u201d releases (for other years) or Yearbook extras between those dates\u2014there might be ones slightly before/after these that are relevant."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20about%20confirming%20upcoming%20releases%20for%20June%2C%20July%20and%20August"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are *upcoming NOW* releases for **June, July, and August 2026** (UK) based on announcements as of late May 2026. Some are confirmed; others are likely or speculative based on limited information.\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udd1c Confirmed Releases\n\n### NOW Yearbook \u201972 \u2013 Extra\n- **Release Date:** 19 June 2026 ([superdeluxeedition.com](https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/now-yearbook-72-extra/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Details:** 3-CD companion set to *NOW Yearbook \u201972*, featuring 61 additional tracks from 1972. ([superdeluxeedition.com](https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/now-yearbook-72-extra/?utm_source=openai))\n\n### NOW That\u2019s What I Call An 80s Summer\n- **Release Date:** 12 June 2026 ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-that-s-what-i-call-an-80s-summer-4cd?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Details:** 4-CD compilation with 82 summer-themed hits from the 1980s\u2014dancefloor favorites, pop classics, film soundtrack songs, etc. ([nowmusic.com](https://nowmusic.com/products/now-that-s-what-i-call-an-80s-summer-4cd?utm_source=openai))\n\n### NOW Yearbook \u201999\n- **Release Date:** 26 June 2026 ([superdeluxeedition.com](https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/now-yearbook-99/?utm_source=openai))  \n- **Details:** Deluxe 4-CD edition (82 tracks) and 3LP coloured vinyl edition (46 tracks). Celebrates hit pop acts of the late 1990s. ([superdeluxeedition.com](https://superdeluxeedition.com/news/now-yearbook-99/?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u26a0\ufe0f Likely / Speculative Upcoming Releases\n\nAs of now, there are **no official announcements** for new NOW yearbook or 12\u2033 80s releases in **July\u2013August 2026** beyond those listed above. It's possible there will be more, but nothing confirmed publicly yet from key sources like NOW Music or SuperDeluxeEdition as of late May 2026.\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can check NOW Music\u2019s upcoming releases closer to August and share what\u2019s officially planned or expected."
    }
]