Who makes video game soundtracks on vinyl?

The main publishers of video game soundtracks on vinyl are specialist labels such as Data Discs, iam8bit, Laced Records, Mondo and Brave Wave. Independent labels like Ghostly International release some too. Game publishers often partner with these labels for limited editions.

What are the best video game vinyls to buy?

Popular picks include C418's "Minecraft – Volume Alpha," Austin Wintory's "Journey," Toby Fox's "Undertale," Mick Gordon's "Doom" and Nobuo Uematsu's "Final Fantasy" music. Start with the games that meant the most to you, then compare the editions available from partner stores.

Can I find used video game soundtracks on vinyl?

Yes, many game soundtrack LPs circulate secondhand, especially sold-out limited editions, and prices can then exceed the original retail price. Check the condition of the disc and sleeve, and look for a possible reissue before paying a premium for a used copy.

Why are video game vinyl records often limited editions?

Specialist labels press limited quantities to gauge demand and create collectible objects: new artwork, colored vinyl and box sets. Some variants are exclusive to one store. Once sold out, they often resell for more, which is why many fans pre-order rather than wait for a repress that may never come.

Video Game Music

Video game music features iconic soundtracks that accompany interactive and immersive gaming worlds, whether they're cult themes, electronic, or orchestral soundscapes.

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Video Game Vinyl: Game Soundtracks on LP, From Chiptune to Orchestra

What this video game vinyl collection covers

This page gathers video game vinyl: original game soundtracks, theme compilations, orchestral re-recordings and collector editions. The catalog runs from 8-bit and 16-bit chiptune to modern symphonic scores, with names like Yōko Shimomura, Jesper Kyd, Mick Gordon, Michael Salvatori, Stuart Chatwood and the Jagex Audio Team, plus orchestral albums by the London Symphony Orchestra. Game soundtracks on vinyl have become a real collector market, with illustrated sleeves, gatefold packaging and color variants that often sell out on release.

Composers and game soundtracks worth owning

A few essential names: Koji Kondo, composer for "Super Mario Bros." and "The Legend of Zelda"; Nobuo Uematsu for the "Final Fantasy" series; Yōko Shimomura for "Kingdom Hearts"; Yasunori Mitsuda for "Chrono Trigger." In the West, Jesper Kyd scored "Hitman" and "Assassin's Creed II," Michael Salvatori co-wrote "Halo" with Martin O'Donnell, and Mick Gordon delivered the metal score of 2016's "Doom."

Indie games have produced some of the best video game vinyls too: C418's "Minecraft – Volume Alpha," Austin Wintory's "Journey," Toby Fox's "Undertale," Lena Raine's "Celeste" and Darren Korb's "Hades." These scores work as albums in their own right, and they show that game music now reaches listeners well beyond the people who played the games. For a first purchase, pick a soundtrack you know by heart: the nostalgia is half the pleasure.

Who makes game soundtracks on vinyl?

Several labels specialize in game OST vinyl: Data Discs, known for its Sega classics, iam8bit, Laced Records, Mondo, Brave Wave and Ghostly International, which released the vinyl of "Minecraft – Volume Alpha." Runs are often limited and split into several variants, some exclusive to one store or convention. Popular soundtracks sell out fast, so pre-ordering is often safer than waiting.