Hits 5

Hits 5 is a compilation album released in November 1986 by CBS and WEA Records. It was the fifth in the Hits series which has now spanned over 20 years, with the first volume released in December 1984. This was also the first Hits compilation to be released on Compact Disc - a single-CD featuring 16 of the 32 tracks featured on the conventional LP and cassette. Record/Tape 1 - Side 1 (1) Record/Tape 1 - Side 2 (2) Record/Tape 2 - Side 1 (3) Recor... more

Release Date:

  • 1986

Musical Album

Label

Warner Music Group

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CBS Records

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