The first album released in Portugal was NOW 99 and released by EMI on 2 December 1999. From the Now 2 through Now 21, the compilation was always done on a rotation system among the three music companies. In addition to these volumes, the series includes six dance editions, a DVD and the tenth anniversary commemorative edition, NOW 10 ANOS, released by EMI in December 2009. On 26 April 2010, Now Mix 2010 was released, which includes dance versions of popular songs in a non-stop mix format. [1]. The first installment of the product line into Canada was released in 1988. The second installment of the product line was released in 1995. Beginning with the second installment of the series, repertoire was licensed from Universal, Warner and EMI. Songs from Sony and BMG was not included on any editions of the series in Canada. Since the second installment of the series, Universal, Warner and EMI have formed a joint venture together and generally take turns to release the series. From the years of 1996 to 2009 the series released an annual compilation usually in the late summer months. However, beginning with Now 15, there have been two editions each year which usually take place in early winter and late summer. Now Dance 89 – 20 Smash Dance Hits (The 12" Mixes) (3 July 1989) 2-LP/MC/CD. Partially re-issued in 2023 on CD/LP.

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Now That's What I Call Music! 44 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018. NOW That’s What I Call Music! is excited to celebrate our 40th anniversary, and we are proud to present four very special collector’s editions that together present 175 essential hits from the past 40 years on vinyl. Now That's What I Call Music! 35 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018.Now That's What I Call Music! 49 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018.

NOW 34: Duplo álbum que junta os maiores êxitos do ano! Descobre aqui o alinhamento das 40 melhores músicas de 2019". Musicportugal.pt . Retrieved 14 November 2021. Now That's What I Call Music! 61 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018. NOW That's What I Call Music! 101 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 1 November 2018. Now That's What I Call Music 4 to be released as a two-CD set". Superdeluxeedition.com. 12 October 2023 . Retrieved 12 October 2023.Now That's What I Call Music! 8 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018. Now That's What I Call Music! 43 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018. Now That's What I Call Music! 69 - Now That's What I Call Music". www.nowmusic.com . Retrieved 2 July 2018. Official Compilations Chart Top 100 – 26 November 2021 – 2 December 2021". Official Charts Company . Retrieved 27 November 2021.