Vinyl records have been making a comeback and it’s slipping into the video game world thanks to Data Discs, a record label located in London, England. Last year, they’ve released a slick various versions of the Sonic Mania soundtrack on vinyl. This time, there’s a gorgeous Okami vinyl set that any fan of the game should own. Teaming up with Capcom, Data Discs is releasing a limited print that has over two hours of remastered music and packaged in a spot-varnished hardboard slipcase. Inside the package, there’s a 40-page artbook and double-sided lithographic print, originally illustrated from Capcom. For those who are looking for a digital version of the soundtrack, fear not as there will be a download code to download both lossless and lossy formats.
There are three versions of the Okami vinyl set, all open for pre-order:
- 4 x 180g Frosted Clear vinyl with “Cherry Blossom Pink” and “Amaterasu White” splatter (limited edition – highly recommended)
- 4 x 180g Frosted Clear
- 4 x 180g Classic Black
If you are looking to pre-order, you’ll have to make it quick as orders are open between August 1st to August 15th at 10pm UK time (5pm EST / 2pm PDT). Any orders placed in that timeframe are guaranteed a copy, which ships on October 2018. The vinyl set will cost you £64.99 (approx. $84 USD). Also be aware that the “splatter” versions are always first to go and don’t come back. A similar situation that has happened with Sonic Mania‘s vinyl set.
While on the subject of limited editions and physical merchandise, Japan is getting physical copies and limited editions of the game. Out west? Digital only.
To get a taste of what the remastered tracks sound like before you experience the Nintendo Switch release, you can listen to sample tracks and packaging photos below. Okami HD for the Nintendo Switch releases August 9, 2018.