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Preorders open for Konami Classics: The Best of the NES LP

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Preorders open for Konami Classics: The Best of the NES LP
Record labelSpacelab9 has opened preorders for 'Konami Classics: The Best of the NES' LP. First pressed in November of 2023, the 43-track compilation by Konami Kukeiha Club members showcases NES music released between 1985 and 1992.

The collection of standout compositions from Konami's 8-bit discography features cover art by Astor Alexander, designed to emulate the style of an NES game cartridge. An insert includes liner notes by Kurt Kalata, founder and editor of Hardcore Gaming 101, with layout by Jarrod Kolnos. The 140-gram "cathode burst" splatter variant is estimated for shipping in November.

Konami Classics: The Best of the NES LP
•Side A

A1. Gradius - Beginning of the History
A2. Gradius - Aircraft Carrier
A3. Gradius - Free Flyer
A4. Gradius - Game Over
A5. Rush N' Attack - Game Start
A6. Rush N' Attack - Stage BGM #1
A7. Rush N' Attack - Boss Battle #1
A8. Rush N' Attack - Game Over
A9. Castlevania - Vampire Killer
A10. Double Dribble - Half Time Show
A11. Double Dribble - Game Set
A12. Stinger - Final Stage Power Up
A13. Contra - Jungle
A14. Life Force - Power Of Anger
A15. Life Force - Starfield
A16. Life Force - Burn The Wind
A17. Life Force - Peace Again (End Theme)
A18. Jackal - Main Title
A19. Jackal - Game Start
A20. Jackal - Middle Side
A21. Jackal - Game Over
A22. Blades Of Steel - Winner
A23. Blades Of Steel - Select Game
A24. Blades Of Steel - Half Time

•Side B

B1. The Adventures Of Bayou Billy - Game Start
B2. The Adventures Of Bayou Billy - Stage BGM #1
B3. The Adventures Of Bayou Billy - Game Over
B4. Track & Field II - Game Start
B5. Track & Field II - Competition #3
B6. Track & Field II - Game Over
B7. Snake's Revenge - Game Start
B8. Snake's Revenge - Into The Jungle
B9. Snake's Revenge - Final Boss
B10. Base Wars - Select Mode
B11. Laser Invasion - Select Missle
B12. Laser Invasion - Aerial Combat #1
B13. Crisis Force - Strong Body
B14. Crisis Force - Drop The Bomb!
B15. Crisis Force - Death
B16. Monster In My Pocket - Main Title
B17. Monster In My Pocket - Monsters In My House
B18. Monster In My Pocket - Boss Battle
B19. Monster In My Pocket - Twist Ending
From Spacelab9:
For an entire generation of gamers, KONAMI didn't just make games - it defined what the 8-bit era sounded like. SPACELAB9 cranks that legacy to full volume with this monster 43-track collection drawn from Konami's biggest NES hits released between 1985 and 1992.
Spacelab9 - KONAMI CLASSICS: THE BEST OF THE NES LP