Just Can't Get Enough: New Wave Hits of the '80s is a series of compilations issued by Rhino Records, on both CD and audio cassette, featuring various artists from the new wave era 1977–1985. The series contained 15 volumes. The first five were released on 21 June 1994, volumes 6–10 on 18 October 1994, and the last five volumes on 20 June 1995. Additional themed volumes—New Wave Dance Hits, New Wave Women, New Wave Halloween, and New Wave Christmas—came out in subsequent years. Rhino Records discontinued the series, due to rights issues and with no plans to re-release them. Many of the songs in the series are mastered from the 7" single masters. The series includes some songs making their first CD appearance.
Volume 1
The first volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on 21 June 1994.
Volume 2
The second volume was released on CD and audio cassette on 21 June 1994. Includes liner notes by .
Volume 3
The third volume was released on CD and audio cassette on 21 June 1994.
Volume 4
The fourth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on 21 June 1994. Includes liner notes by Andrew Sandoval.
Volume 5
The fifth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on 21 June 1994. The booklet included liner notes by Andy Zax.
Volume 6
The sixth volume was released on 18 October 1994 on CD and audio cassette. The booklet included liner notes by Andy Zax. The CD includes Code Blue's "Face to Face" and Any Trouble's "Second Choice" as bonus tracks.
Volume 7
The seventh volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on 18 October 1994. The booklet includes liner notes by Jim Green.
Volume 8
The eighth volume in the series, was released on both CD and audio cassette on 18 October 1994. Booklet includes liner notes by Jim Fouratt. The CD included "Cath" by The Bluebells, Rachel Sweet's "Voo Doo" and Heaven 17's " Fascist Groove Thang" as bonus tracks.
Volume 9
The ninth volume in the series was released on both CD and audio cassette on 18 October 1994. Booklet includes liner notes by Jean Rosenbluth. The CD includes Marshall Crenshaw's "Whenever You're on My Mind" and Killer Pussy's "Teenage Enema Nurses in Bondage" as bonus tracks.
Volume 10
The tenth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on October 18, 1994. It contains the rarely heard The Little Girls' "Earthquake Song." The CD included Rank and File's "Amanda Ruth" as a bonus track. Booklet includes liner notes by Roy Trakin.
Volume 11
The eleventh volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on June 20, 1995.
Volume 12
The twelfth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on June 20, 1995. The CD contains bonus tracks including Tracey Ullman's "They Don't Know," The Rave-Up's "Positively Lost Me," Marlyn's "Calling Your Name," and Cabaret Voltaire's "Sensoria."
Volume 13
The thirteenth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on June 20, 1995.
Volume 14
The fourteenth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on June 20, 1995. The booklet includes liner notes by Brett Milano.
Volume 15
The fifteenth volume was released on both CD and audio cassette on June 20, 1995. Includes liner notes by Jean Rosenbluth.
Compilation credits
Compiled & Produced for release by: David McLees & Andrew Sandoval Sound Produced by: Bill Inglot Compilation Assistance: David Kapp, Emily Cagan, Jim Neill, Brady Benton, Ken Lesnik, Joe Phiefer, Ted Myers, Gary Peterson, Gary Stewart, Chris Farman The licensing King: Mark Pinkus Discographical Annotations: Patrick Milligan Project Assistance: Garson Foos, Keith Altomare, Jim Neill, Steve Poltorak, Craig Kamins, Bill Inglot, Jock Elliot, Antone DeSantis, Arny Schorr, Darcy Sullvan, Stephen K. Peeles, Norma Edwards, Nancy Hopkins, Michaeal Mazzarella, Nat Brewster, Janet Grey, David Miller. Research: Patrick Milligan, Gary Peterson Remastering: Bill Inglot, Andrew Sandoval & Ken Perry Front Cover Photo: Blind Gary & Dirty Pierre Silva Design: Julie Vlasak & Steve Bates Art Direction : Monster X Rhino New Wave Hits of the '80s Team: Keith Altomare, Steve Bates, Emily Cagan, Chris Clarke, Julie D'Angelo, David Born, Garson Foos, Teresa McGurrin, David McLees, Jim Neill, David Newberg, Mark Pinkus, Faithe Raphael Special Thanks: Michael Ackerman, James Austin, Hugo Bernham, Jay Boberg, Chris Castle, Cliff Chenfeld, Paul Cope/Record Rover, Jesse & Rachel Donahue, Richard Foos, Maria Garza, Jeff Gold, Paul Grein, Tanya Harman, Bruce Harris, Keith Johnson, Lisa Kellerhouse, Howie Klein, Scott Lasker, Bill Levenson, Tom Lopinski, Donna Malyszko, Toby Mamis, Paul C. Mawhinney/Record Rama, Maria Mandez, Brad Morrison, Mark Mulcahy, Frankie Pine, Ken Reed/Main Street Records, Fred Schneider, Suzanne Steers, Lisa Sutton, Gerrard Talbot, David Tedds, Vincent Vero, Paul Williams
