Product Code: KRF2641355845
Original price was: $99.99.$50.00Current price is: $50.00.Across its four decades of excellence, Rare has established itself as one of the most iconic names in video game development. Undercover shooters, merciless fighters, ursine platformers, swashbuckling treasure huntsif you can dream it, Rares probably made it, with all the commitment to quality and whimsy that only a studio of their caliber could muster.
Atiam8bit, they stand in awe of their impressive pedigree. They've had the pleasure of working with their friends at Rare on several projects over the past several years, but they're humbled to present this pice de rsistance, a true celebration of Rare and their impact on gaming as a hobby, an art form, and a world of endless possibilities.
This is the Rare 40th Anniversary Box Set 4xLP. Within its finely-constructed grooves, youll find an assortment of sweet-sounding tracks from a slew of incredible musicians and composers: David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland, Mark Waithe, Akil the MC, David Clynick, Alistair Lindsay, Jamie Hughes, Graeme Norgate, and Steven Burke, theyre all here.
And those aforementioned grooves? Theyre pressed on 4 Shades of Rareware Gold and Blue vinyl, a nod to the color of the legendary studios ever-evolving logo through the decades. Its our way of calling back to those nostalgic boot-up screens we all remember so fondly.
Now - Lets talk album artwork, because this ones a certified doozy. iam8bit collaborated with the amazing Lewy Jones to create a collage of Rares unforgettable heroes, villains, and goofballs, bursting with hidden secrets only the sharpest of eagle-eyed fans will be able to find. Likewise, each sleeve is adorned with a collage of Rare icons and legends, from talking piatas to great and mighty poos and more.
The whole package comes wrapped in a premium full-cover box set, ensuring itll all but demand to take center stage in your vinyl collection.
This box set is a Rare delicacy, a true celebration of one of gamings most historically important studios. Treat yourself to this momentous musical legacy.
Release Notes
SIDE A
A01. Battletoads in Battlemaniacs - Title Screen
A02. Battletoads - Turbo Tunnel
A03. Battletoads in Battlemaniacs - Khaos Mountains
A04. Battletoads Arcade - The Dark Queens Battleship
SIDE B
B01. Banjo-Kazooie - Main Title
B02. Banjo-Kazooie - Witchs Lair
B03. Banjo-Tooie - Jinjo Village
B04. Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts - Discovering Banjoland
SIDE C
C01. Sea of Thieves - A New Dawn
C02. Sea of Thieves - Becalmed (Seafarers Song)
C03. Sea of Thieves - For the Love of Adventure
C04. Sea of Thieves - Strongholds of the Sea
SIDE D
D01. Viva Pinata - Sowing Seeds
D02. Viva Pinata - Oven-Fresh Day
D03. Viva Pinata - Tranquil Hours
D04. Viva Pinata - All In a Days Work
D05. Kinect Sports - Eyes on the Prize
D06. Kinect Sports Season Two - Take it Back
SIDE E
E01. Perfect Dark - End Credits
E02. Perfect Dark - Chicago Stealth
E03. Perfect Dark Zero - Rooftops Escape
E04. Perfect Dark Zero - Mansion Infiltration - Stealth
SIDE F
F01. Killer Instinct - The Instinct
F02. Killer Instinct Gold - Orchids Theme
F03. Killer Instinct Gold - Gargos Theme
F04. Conkers Bad Fur Day - Ole
F05. Conkers Bad Fur Day - Surf Punks
F06. Conker Live & Reloaded - Windy
SIDE G
G01. Jet Force Gemini - Title Theme
G02. Jet Force Gemini - Eschebone
G03. Jet Force Gemini - Water Ruin
G04. Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Opening & Skeletons
G05. Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Wandering Ghoulhaven
G06. Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Ballroom Disco
SIDE H
H01. Blast Corps - Title
H02. Blast Corps - Simian Acres
H03. Kameo: Elements of Power - Kameos Quest
H04. Kameo: Elements of Power - Enchanted Kingdom
H05. Kameo: Elements of Power - Thorns Pass
