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The original Phantasy Star, composed by Tokuhiko Uwabo, comes to vinyl from Ship to Shore PhonoCo

The Sega Master System game Phantasy Star, originally published in 1987, is back, in vinyl form. Ship to Shore PhonoCo has opened pre-orders for the Phantasy Star (Original Video Game Soundtrack) and artbook.

NOTE: This is a Pre-Order and is expected to ship in Q3 2022

Ship to Shore PhonoCo. is proud to present the original video game soundtrack to the 1987 RPG fantasy / sci-fi mash-up Phantasy Star!

One of the most beloved RPG game series developed for consoles, Phantasy Star made its debut just in time for Christmas 1987, cramming several hours of gameplay into its 4MB Sega Master System cartridge. The larger-than-average cartridge size increased the price of the game on the shelf but it didn’t stop the rave reviews where critics praised its intricate graphics, smooth gameplay and epic storytelling. It’s no wonder that even 35 years later the Phantasy Star franchise is still well-loved amongst gamers!

Tokuhiko Uwabo’s score has all the nuanced complexities of the game laid out in audio fashion. Driving, at times contemplative and - above all - catchy as hell, it’s a well-deserved trip down memory lane for those who have played the game, and a monumental trip for lovers of 8-bit tunes!

This limited vinyl release features both the PSG (Programmable Sound Generator) and FM Synthesis versions of the soundtrack, with new liner notes from Retronauts’ Jeremy Parish and an 8-page booklet with rare artwork from the SEGA archives!

Tracklist:

Side A (PSG Version)

1. Title
2. Opening
3. Town
4. Dungeon 1
5. Palma
6. Battle
7. Sun
8. Shop
9. Land Master
10. Motavia
11. Church
12. Dezoris
13. Event
14. Dungeon 2
15. Lassic
16. Sky City
17. Dark Force
18. Ending
19. Game Over

Side B (FM Synthesis Version)
1. Title
2. Opening
3. Town
4. Dungeon 1
5. Palma
6. Battle
7. Game Over
8. Sun
9. Shop
10. Land Master
11. Motavia
12. Church
13. Dezoris
14. Event
15. Dungeon 2
16. Lassic
17. Sky City
18. Dark Force
19. Ending
20. Staff Roll (Dungeon 2 Reprise)

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