Sonic CD’s Japanese Score gets a vinyl pressing

The original Japanese score from the classic Sonic the Hedgehog game has been newly remastered and pressed on vinyl for the first time.

SONIC CD (also known as Sonic the Hedgehog CD) was originally released in 1993 for SEGA’s Mega-CD system. Based around a unique time travel concept, SONIC CD is the most non-linear of the classic Sonic games and the music, composed by Naofumi Hataya and Masafumi Ogata, brilliantly reflects the shifting tones and alternate paths of the game. The score accompanied both the Japanese and European versions of the game, but was subsequently re-written (by different composers) for the US release.

This remastered edition of the original Japanese score is presented as a triple 180g vinyl LP in a heavyweight single pocket sleeve, with a newly arranged track list based around the game’s various “Time Zones,” to provide a different listening experience from previous versions. It is accompanied by three double-sided art prints, featuring original artwork from the SEGA archives, exclusive liner notes by composer Naofumi Hataya, a bespoke etching design on Side F and a download code for the album in both lossy and lossless formats.

Head here to order SONIC CD Score on vinyl. Also check out the artwork and track list below.

TRACK LIST

PRESENT:

A1. Title
A2. Little Planet
A3. Palmtree Panic
A4. Collision Chaos
A5. Tidal Tempest
A6. Zone Clear

B1. Quartz Quadrant
B2. Wacky Workbench
B3. Stardust Speedway
B4. Metallic Madness
B5. Special Stage

GOOD FUTURE:

C1. Palmtree Panic “G” mix
C2. Collision Chaos “G” mix
C3. Tidal Tempest “G” mix
C4. Quartz Quadrant “G” mix
C5. Wacky Workbench “G” mix
C6. Stardust Speedway “G” Mix
C7. Metallic Madness “G” mix
C8. Boss!!

PAST:

D1. Palmtree Panic “P” mix
D2. Collision Chaos “P” mix
D3. Tidal Tempest “P” mix
D4. Quartz Quadrant “P” mix
D5. Wacky Workbench “P” mix
D6. Stardust Speedway “P” mix
D7. Metallic Madness “P” mix
D8. Speed Up!!

BAD FUTURE:

E1. Palmtree Panic “B” mix
E2. Collision Chaos “B” mix
E3. Tidal Tempest “B” mix
E4. Quartz Quadrant “B” mix
E5. Wacky Workbench “B” mix
E6. Stardust Speedway “B” mix
E7. Metallic Madness “B” mix
E8. Invincible!!
E9. Final Fever / E10. Game Over

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