About This Episode As a GenX’er I still remember the thrill of buying a new record album, running home and carefully opening the record, putting it on the turntable, then listening to the entire album while looking through the album cover for behind-the-scenes pictures and lyrics. I’m not saying that this is better than CDs… Continue reading GenXGrownUp Backtrack: GenX Music Platforms
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DATA DISCS is Bringing After Burner II to Vinyl
DATA DISCS and Mondo continue to bring fans the best with their upcoming soundtrack release for the acclaimed arcade game After Burner II. This remastered score from SEGA’s in-house programmer Hiroshi “Hiro” Kawaguchi (OutRun, Space Harrier) features the complete arcade score as well as an unused “melody version” of the soundtrack. As part of their… Continue reading DATA DISCS is Bringing After Burner II to Vinyl
Waxwork Records is Bringing Creepshow 2 to Vinyl
Now is a great time to be a Stephen King fan. Not only are we seeing The Dark Tower and It grace the big screen, seminal vinyl producer Waxwork Records has announced the upcoming soundtrack release of 1987’s Creepshow 2. Directed by horror legend George A. Romero (Night of the Living Dead) and written by… Continue reading Waxwork Records is Bringing Creepshow 2 to Vinyl
Vinyl Release Announced for Altered Beast
“Rise from your grave!” Renowned video game vinyl company Data Discs has just announced the upcoming soundtrack release for the arcade classic Altered Beast. Famously ported from the arcade to the Sega Mega Drive (and then included as a pack-in title before Sonic the Hedgehog took over), Altered Beast is arguably one of the most… Continue reading Vinyl Release Announced for Altered Beast
The Fifth Element Soundtrack Is Coming to Vinyl
Mondo Music has announced that they will be releasing The Fifth Element soundtrack on vinyl for the first time. Coinciding with the 20 year anniversary, the popular vinyl label has set a May 17th release date for the special release. Scored by French composer Eric Serra, The Fifth Element featured an array of modern styles… Continue reading The Fifth Element Soundtrack Is Coming to Vinyl