Product Overview
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 hunts…if you can dream it, Rare’s probably made it, with all the commitment to quality and whimsy that only a studio of their caliber could muster.
Here at iam8bit, we stand in awe of their impressive pedigree. We’ve had the pleasure of working with our friends at Rare on several projects over the past several years, but we’re humbled to present this pièce de résistance, 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, you’ll 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, they’re all here.
And those aforementioned grooves? They’re pressed on 4 Shades of Rareware Gold and Blue vinyl, a nod to the color of the legendary studio’s ever-evolving logo through the decades. It’s our way of calling back to those nostalgic boot-up screens we all remember so fondly.
Now - Let’s talk album artwork, because this one’s a certified doozy. We collaborated with the amazing Lewy Jones to create a collage of Rare’s 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 piñatas to great and mighty poos and more.
The whole package comes wrapped in a premium full-cover box set, ensuring it’ll all but demand to take center stage in your vinyl collection.
This box set is a Rare delicacy, a true celebration of one of gaming’s most historically important studios. Treat yourself to this momentous musical legacy.
- 4xLP on Shades of Rareware Blue and Gold Vinyl
- Celebrate 40 years of One of Gaming’s Greatest Icons in Style
- Ultra-Premium Collector’s Box Set
- 2 ½ Hours of Legendary Tracks
- Music by David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland, Mark Waithe, Akil the MC, David Clynick, Jamie Hughes, Alistair Lindsay, Graeme Norgate, and Steven Burke
- Album Art by Lewy Jones
- Plus… Tons of Secrets to Discover!!
Tracklist:
| A1 | David Wise– | Battletoads In Battlemaniacs - Title Screen |
| A2 | David Wise– | Battletoads - Turbo Tunnel |
| A3 | David Wise– | Battletoads In Battlemaniacs - Kaos Mountains |
| A4 | David Wise– | Battletoads Arcade - The Dark Queen's Battleship |
| A5 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| A6 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| B1 | Grant Kirkhope– | Banjo-Kazooie - Main Title |
| B2 | Grant Kirkhope– | Banjo-Kazooie - Witch's Lair |
| B3 | Grant Kirkhope– | Banjo-Tooie - Jinjo Village |
| B4 | Grant Kirkhope– | Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts - Discovering Banjoland |
| B5 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| C1 | Robin Beanland– | Sea Of Thieves - A New Dawn |
| C2 | Robin Beanland– | Sea Of Thieves - Becalmed (Seafarer's Song) |
| C3 | Robin Beanland– | Sea Of Thieves - For The Love Of Adventure |
| C4 | Robin Beanland– | Sea Of Thieves - Strongholds Of The Sea |
| C5 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| D1 | Grant Kirkhope– | Viva Piñata - Sowing Seeds |
| D2 | Grant Kirkhope– | Viva Piñata: Trouble In Paradise - Oven-Fresh Day |
| D3 | Grant Kirkhope– | Viva Piñata - Tranquil Hours |
| D4 | Grant Kirkhope– | Viva Piñata - All In A Day's Work |
| D5 | Robin Beanland, Mark Waithe– | Kinect Sports - Eyes On The Prize |
| D6 | Robin Beanland, Akil– | Kinect Sports: Season Two - Take It Back |
| E1 | Grant Kirkhope– | Perfect Dark - End Credits |
| E2 | Grant Kirkhope– | Perfect Dark - Chicago Stealth |
| E3 | David Clynick– | Perfect Dark Zero - Rooftops Escape |
| E4 | David Clynick– | Perfect Dark Zero - Mansion Infiltration - Stealth |
| E5 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| F1 | Robin Beanland– | Killer Instinct - The Instinct |
| F2 | Robin Beanland– | Killer Instinct Gold - Orchid's Theme |
| F3 | Robin Beanland– | Killer Instinct Gold - Gargos' Theme |
| F4 | Robin Beanland– | Conker's Bad Fur Day - Ole |
| F5 | Robin Beanland– | Conker's Bad Fur Day - Surf Punks |
| F6 | Robin Beanland– | Conker: Live & Reloaded - Windy |
| F7 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| G1 | Robin Beanland– | Jet Force Gemini - Title Theme |
| G2 | Robin Beanland– | Jet Force Gemini - Eschebone |
| G3 | Alastair Lindsay– | Jet Force Gemini - Water Ruin |
| G4 | Grant Kirkhope– | Grabbed By The Ghoulies - Opening & Skeletons |
| G5 | Grant Kirkhope– | Grabbed By The Ghoulies - Wandering Ghoulhaven |
| G6 | Grant Kirkhope– | Grabbed By The Ghoulies - Ballroom Disco |
| G7 | Unknown Artist– | Untitled |
| H1 | Graeme Norgate– | Blast Corps - Title |
| H2 | Graeme Norgate– | Blast Corps - Simian Acres |
| H3 | Graeme Norgate– | Blast Corps - Area Complete |
| H4 | Steven Burke– | Kameo: Elements Of Power - Kameo's Quest |
| H5 | Steven Burke– | Kameo: Elements Of Power - Enchanted Kingdom |
| H6 | Steven Burke– | Kameo: Elements Of Power - Thorn's Pass |
