The Hit Factory Volume 3

Some critics highlighted the negative aspects of the release: it contained 2 B Sides ("Made in Heaven" and "Wrap My Arms Around You"), 5 cover versions ("Turn It Into Love", "Help!

Nevertheless, the popularity of this compilation is evident and it is distinct in that it contained a bonus LP/CD megamix of the album's more dance orientated material.

Edwin Pouncey left small ironic review on this compilation for New Musical Express with negative assessment.

He wrote: "Thatcher friendly producers SAW plan to rake more dosh out of the pockets of the poor, deluded sods who buy their records" and summarised: "There's nothing here your mother wouldn't like.

Due to be a double A side with Je Ne Sais Pas Pourquoi but decided against at the last minute.