The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild's soundtrack is coming to vinyl in the US, marking a significant shift for Nintendo. The Japanese gaming giant, known for its focus on physical media in Japan, is now testing the waters in the US market with a vinyl release, a bold move that could shape the future of physical music media for video games. This release, in partnership with Laced Records, will be available in a double LP and an 8-LP box set, both featuring archival artwork and limited-edition colored vinyl or standard black vinyl. The double LP, priced at $49.99, includes 34 tracks, while the 8-LP box set, retailing for $194.99, boasts 130 tracks, each disc sequenced around a theme mirroring the game's progression. This vinyl release is a strategic move, as Nintendo aims to gauge demand for physical soundtracks in the US and expand its music library's reach. It also coincides with the one-year anniversary of Nintendo Music, an exclusive streaming service for Switch Online subscribers, further showcasing Nintendo's commitment to exploring new avenues for delivering video game music to its fans.
