Tracklisting and artwork for Pete Waterman Presents The Hit Factory re

Legendary hit maker Pete Waterman's PWL empire launched iconic acts such as Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley, Steps, Jason Donovan and Dead Or Alive, amongst a host of other household names. And this year, the PWL Records label turns 25.

To celebrate, the label are hosting a massive gig in London’s Hyde Park on July 11. Dubbed Hit Factory Live, the show will feature live sets from all of the above, plus Bananarama, Sinitta, Sonia, Brother Beyond, Sybil, Pepsi And Shirlie, Princess, Hazell Dean, Lonnie Gordon and 2 Unlimited. This unmissable show celebrates the legendary Stock Aitken Waterman songwriting and production team, the phenomenal success of Pete Waterman’s PWL label and, above all, the irresistible pop that came to define an era in British music history. BTW - did we mention Kylie Minogue will be reuniting with Jason Donovan to perform their 1988 hit Especially For You together for the first time in 23 years at Hit Factory Live?! Click here to buy tickets!

In addition to Hit Factory Live, there will also be a mega, triple compilation album, Pete Waterman Presents The Hit Factory, which features over 40 pop classics. Check out the full track listing and artwork below:

CD 1
Mel & Kim – Respectable
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Kylie Minogue - I Should Be So Lucky
Dead or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)
Bananarama – Love In The First Degree
Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts
Sonia - You'll Never Stop Me Loving You
Lonnie Gordon – Happenin’ All Over Again
Loveland Featuring Rachel McFarlane – Let The Music (Lift You Up)
Sybil – When I’m Good And Ready
Brother Beyond – The Harder I Try
Hazell Dean – Whatever I Do (Wherever I Go)
Divine – You Think You’re A Man
Sinitta – Toy Boy
Big Fun – Blame It On The Boogie
Pepsi & Shirlie – Heartache
Princess – Say I’m Your Number One
Kylie & Jason - Especially For You
Steps – Heartbeat

CD 2
Kylie Minogue - Hand On Your Heart
Bananarama – Venus
Hazell Dean – Who’s Leaving Who?
Cliff Richard – I Just Don’t Have The Heart
Rick Astley - Together Forever
Sinitta – Cross My Broken Heart
Samantha Fox – Nothing’s Gonna Stop Me Now
Dead Or Alive – Lover Come Back To Me
Opus III – It’s A Fine Day
Stock Aitken Waterman – Roadblock
Princess – I’ll Keep On Loving You
Lonnie Gordon – Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
Jason Donovan – Sealed With A Kiss
West End featuring Sybil – The Love I Lost
Brother Beyond – He Ain’t No Competition
Sonia – Listen To Your Heart
The Reynolds Girls – I’d Rather Jack
Mel & Kim – Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend)
Steps – Tragedy
The WIP 2 Tribute Mix

CD 3
Princess – Say I’m Your Number One [Princess To A King Mix]
Mondo Kané– New York Afternoon [Extended Version]
The Three Degrees – The Heaven I Need [Extended Version]
Morgan McVey featuring Neneh Cherry – Looking Good Diving (With The Wild Bunch)
Mandy Smith – I Just Can’t Wait [Alternative 12” Mix]
Precious Wilson – Only The Strong Survive [Extended Version]
Sybil – When I’m Good And Ready [Original 12” Mix]
Jason Donovan – Too Many Broken Hearts [Party Hearty Mix]
Kylie Minogue – What Do I Have To Do? [Billy The Fish Mix]
Dead Or Alive – You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) [Buzzing Bees Mix]