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Cherry Red Records announces the release of "Extended Stimulation: Pop Adventures on the Dancefloor 1983-1988," a comprehensive four-CD compilation of 12-inch mixes.
Featuring 43 tracks from notable artists like Pet Shop Boys, Duran Duran, Simple Minds, and Talk Talk, this collection highlights the transformative era of '80s dance and pop music.
Standout inclusions are Duran Duran’s "Notorious" Latin Rascals Mix and When In Rome’s "The Promise" Ollie North Mix, showcasing remix innovation.
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