Various - Video CD Music Sampler

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Review by Umair Saleem

Video CD Music Sampler (1995): A Genre-Blending Chaos That Somehow Works Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your grandma’s mixtape. The Video CD Music Sampler by Various Artists is like someone threw a bunch of genres into a blender and hit "puree." Pop? Check. Funk/Soul? Yep. Rock in all its forms? Oh, you bet. This 1995 release from PolyGram Video (with Sega tagging along for some reason) feels like an overambitious experiment that somehow sticks the landing. It’s messy, wild, and occasionally brilliant—a snapshot of Europe’s mid-’90s musical schizophrenia. Now, I gotta say, not every track hits. Some are forgettable filler, but then there are moments where it just clicks. Take “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits, for instance. Yeah, yeah, we’ve heard this song a million times before, but damn if it doesn’t slap here. That crunchy guitar riff still sounds as fresh as ever, and Mark Knopfler’s lazy drawl about MTV culture hits different when you’re watching it on a VCD in 1995. Weird flex, but okay. Every time this comes on, I’m reminded why people lost their minds over this tune back in the day—it’s cocky, raw, and unapologetically ‘80s even though it's technically ‘90s now. Then there’s “Dancing Queen” by ABBA. C’mon, who doesn’t love this banger? Sure, it’s Europop cheese at its finest, but who cares? When those harmonies kick in, you can’t help but feel like you’re at some glittery disco party in Stockholm. It’s the kind of track that makes you wanna grab a hairbrush mic and belt it out while spinning around your living room. ABBA knew how to write hooks so sharp they could cut glass, and this version reminds me why nostalgia sells. But wait—what’s up with “Joseph Mega-Remix”? Is that even a real title? Feels like someone got lazy naming tracks, but hey, maybe that’s part of the charm. And don’t get me started on “Legal Warning/Logo/Title.” Like… really? Did anyone think listeners would care about legal jargon sandwiched between actual songs? Here’s the kicker: despite its flaws, this sampler works because it’s unpredictable. One minute you’re headbanging to hard rock, the next you’re swaying to soft pop ballads. It’s exhausting but also kinda thrilling, like flipping through channels late at night and stumbling across something unexpectedly dope. So yeah, the Video CD Music Sampler might not be a masterpiece, but it’s got character—and honestly, isn’t that half the battle? If anything, it proves music doesn’t need to fit neatly into boxes to leave an impression. Now excuse me while I go listen to “Friday I’m In Love” again… or was that yesterday? Time blurs when you’re jamming to chaos.

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Filename: various-video-cd-music-sampler.zip
  • MP3 size: 133 mb
  • FLAC size: 953.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Summer Night City
Keep The Faith
Legal Warning/Logo/Title
What's Love Got To Do With It
Money For Nothing
Thought I'd Died And Gone To Heaven
Can't Explain
Zoo Station
The Best
Untitled
If I Ever Lose My Faith
Sleep When I'm Dead
Pinball Wizard
Another Brick In The Wall
Dancing Queen
Cocaine
Joseph Mega-Remix
Friday I'm In Love
King Of Pain

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Catalog Numbers

  • 636 964-4
  • MK80310-50, 000-SOE-00074

Labels

  • PolyGram Video
  • PolyGram Video, Sega

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Formats

  • CD
  • VCD
  • Sampler
  • Promo
  • PAL

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)PolyGram Video International Ltd.
Copyright (c)PolyGram Video International Ltd.
Manufactured ByPolyGram Video Ltd.
Distributed ByPolyGram Video Ltd.
Made ByPMDC, Germany

Notes

  • 2. From the video CD "The Best Of Bon Jovi Crossroads" Cat No. 632 776-4
  • 3. From the video CD "30 Years Of Maximum R&B Live" Cat No. 631 012-4
  • 4. From the video CD "Abba Gold" Cat No. 085 548-4
  • 5. From the video CD "More Abba Gold" Cat No. 087 380-4
  • 6. From the video CD "Tommy The Movie" Cat No. 087 944-4
  • 7. From the video CD "From Outlands To Synchronicities, A History Of The Police Live" Cat No. 634 826-4
  • 8. From the video CD "On The Night" Cat No. 086 502-4
  • 9. From the video CD "Do You Want Some Action - Live In Barcelona 1990" Cat No. 082 842-4
  • 10. From the video CD "Zoo TV Live From Sydney" Cat No. 631 150-4
  • 11. From the video CD "Rio 88" Cat No. 083 340-4
  • 12. From the video CD "Waking Up The Neighbours" Cat No. 089 514-4
  • 13. From the video CD "Keep The Faith, An Evening With Bon Jovi" Cat No. 086 514-4
  • 14. From the video CD "The Cream of Eric Clapton" Cat No. 081 188-4
  • 15. From the video CD "Premier Collection Encore" Cat No. 086 152-4
  • 16. From the video CD "The Wall" Cat No. 081 252-4
  • 17. From the video CD "Ten Summoner's Tales" Cat No. 089 566-4
  • 18. From the video CD "Show" Cat No. 087 742-4
  • Running Time: 28 min. approx.
  • Running Time: 29:30 min. approx.
  • 1 disc album
  • FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY: NOT FOR RE-SALE

Barcodes

  • Barcode: 7 80063 69644 9
  • Matrix / Runout (Mirror Band): 636 964-4 02 /
  • Matrix / Runout (Mould): MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC V
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 0182
  • Barcode: 5 012967 994099
  • Matrix / Runout: 000 SOE 00074 MASTERED BY MAYKING

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The *Video CD Music Sampler* from 1995 is like a musical time capsule. It’s got a wild mix of genres and styles, everything from Disco to Hard Rock to Euro-Disco. Tracks like *Pinball Wizard* and *Dancing Queen* sit right next to *Money For Nothing*. And get this—it was released by PolyGram Video and Sega, the gaming company! So, it’s not just a music sampler; it’s also tied to video games. A total '90s mashup of sound and tech.