Vinyl Records
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Lineage II celebrates its 22nd anniversary with the launch of a special collector’s edition soundtrack vinyl
Lineage II is celebrating its 22nd anniversary with the release of a special collector's edition vinyl soundtrack. The album features 40 tracks from composers Bill Brown, Jamie Christopherson, and Inon Zur, and is available for pre-order or streaming on Spotify.
Pre-Orders Open For Akira Yamaoka’s Return to Silent Hill Soundtrack on Vinyl
Laced Records and Room 318 Productions are releasing the vinyl soundtrack for the upcoming film 'Return to Silent Hill,' composed by Akira Yamaoka. The 2LP set features 29 remastered tracks selected by Yamaoka, with an exclusive edition on 'Fog World' blend effect discs. The score aims to capture the psychological horror and fragile beauty characteristic of the Silent Hill series.
A cultural relic of doomed humanity: Stellar Blade’s soundtrack to be committed to vinyl
Laced Records is releasing the Stellar Blade soundtrack on vinyl, with pre-orders open for a 44-track 4LP boxset and a 22-track double LP. Exclusive editions feature unique colored discs and sleeve art by SHIFT UP, including liner notes from Sound Director Jooeun Hwang. The soundtrack, which has been remastered for vinyl, features a mix of electronic, K-Pop, rock, metal, jazz, and acoustic styles.
PC Gamers, come rate my videogame vinyl collection and decide whether it was worth the $$$
This article discusses the author's personal journey and extensive collection of video game and anime soundtrack vinyl records, highlighting titles like Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and Elden Ring. While acknowledging the enjoyment and ritual of collecting, the author concludes that for most people, it's an expensive and cumbersome hobby compared to digital listening.
The Swashbuckling Soundtrack for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag (2013) Sails Onto Vinyl
Ubisoft and Laced Records are releasing the soundtrack for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag on vinyl, featuring 79 tracks on a 5LP box set and 36 tracks on a double LP. The releases include Brian Tyler's original score, music from the Freedom Cry DLC, and fan-favorite sea shanties. Exclusive colored vinyl variants are available through Laced Records, with pre-orders open now for a July 9, 2026 release alongside Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero's soundtrack coming to vinyl — MP3s & NPCs
The soundtrack for Nihon Falcom's The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero, including a Super Arrange Version, will be released on vinyl by Streaming Arrow Records in Q1 2027. This news follows the announcement of upcoming PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch ports for the game, which originally released in Japan in 2010 and North America in 2022.
iam8bit recorded a jazzy Persona album for the series' 30th
iam8bit has released a jazzy album celebrating the Persona series' 30th anniversary, which is now available for streaming. A vinyl version of the soundtrack is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter.
Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Vinyl Soundtrack Gets iam8bit Exclusive Blue Butterfly Edition
iam8bit and ATLUS have announced a new vinyl soundtrack for the Persona series, celebrating its 30th anniversary with jazz arrangements. The 'Blue Butterfly Edition' features Blue Butterfly vinyl and new artwork by Mark Borgions, with pre-orders opening June 8 and shipments expected in Q4 2026. A standard black vinyl edition and a translucent purple variant will also be available.
Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album Getting a Vinyl Release
The Persona 30th Anniversary Jazz Album, featuring jazz arrangements of music from across the Persona series, is receiving a physical vinyl release in Q4 2026. Two cosmetic variants, a standard 180 Gram black vinyl and an iam8bit teal version, will be available for $31.99 each, with pre-orders open until June 8, 2026.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree Gets Official Vinyl That’s Pure Art
FromSoftware and Bandai Namco Entertainment have announced an official vinyl soundtrack for the Elden Ring expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree. This premium 2-disc collection features 18 tracks and is presented with a gatefold sleeve bearing Messmer the Impaler's symbol, emphasizing audiophile quality and collector appeal. The release is exclusive to the Bandai Namco Store in select regions.
10 standout releases for Record Store Day 2026 — MP3s & NPCs
Record Store Day 2026 features a variety of special vinyl releases, including Danny Brown's "Grown Up," Empire of the Sun's "Walking On A Dream (Collectors Edition)," and Fear Factory's "Digimortal (Remastered, Expanded 25th Anniversary)." Other notable releases include Junkie XL's "Saturday Teenage Kick," Matchbook Romance's "Visions," Megadeth's "Hidden Treasures," Mutemath's self-titled debut, Porcupine Tree's "We Lost The Skyline," and Wire's "Read & Burn 03." A "Video Game LoFi: Sleepy Pokémon Beats" LP celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary is also highlighted.
The best record players for 2026
This guide reviews various turntables under $600, catering to both beginners and audiophiles. It covers models from Audio-Technica, Cambridge Audio, Sony, and Denon, discussing features like automatic operation, built-in preamps, and sound quality. The article also provides advice on choosing a turntable based on listening habits and technical considerations such as belt drive vs. direct drive and cartridge upgrades.