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Konami Classics: The Best of the NES LP announced by Spacelab9

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Konami Classics: The Best of the NES LP announced by Spacelab9
The latest issue of the Spacelab9 newsletter includes the announcement of an upcoming reissue of the 'Konami Classics: The Best of the NES' LP. First pressed in November of 2023, the 43-track compilation by Konami Kukeiha Club members showcases Nintendo Famicom 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.

Music from shoot-em-ups Gradius and Life Force are available through streaming platforms, published by Konami.


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 Record Store Day:
Whether you’re an old-school gamer from the heyday of 1980s console gaming or a fresh-faced retro gamer, KONAMI is a name that needs no introduction. SPACELAB9 is proud to offer this monster 43-track collection featuring key tracks from many of Konami’s biggest hit titles released between 1985 and 1992 on the father of modern console gaming - the Nintendo Entertainment System.
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