I just want 13 CDs of ‘Theme of Simon’, honestly
There is perhaps no single more important and immediately recognizable element of theCastlevaniafranchise than its evocative and enduring soundtrack. Well, maybe Medusa Heads, but that’s beside my point. And for those of you who dig the crazy rhythms of Dracula’s castle, this upcoming soundtrack collection should be on top of your holiday shopping list.
Launching in Japan this December, theCastlevania Soundtrack Collectionwill consist of two distinct releases:Castlevania BlackandCastlevania Red.
Each set contains 13 CDs for a total of 26 volumes of music, pulled from the storied history of Konami’s Gothic horror-platformer franchise. The full set contains selected arrangements from a massive range of titles, including original NES entities such asCastlevaniaandSimon’s Quest, through PlayStation releasesCastlevania: Symphony of the NightandCastlevania Chronicles, and late-day releasesCastlevania: Judgement, Castlevania: The Arcade Game, andCastlevania: Harmony of Despair,among many others.
In addition, customers who pre-orderCastlevania BlackandCastlevania Redwill also receive a 14-track bonus CD, containing the MIDI arrangements of SNES releaseCastlevania: Dracula X. The damage? Well, theCastlevania Soundtrack Collectionretails locally for ¥28,600, which is a cool $255 USD. Yowzers. But if you fancy picking up this premiumCastlevaniacollectible for your own music collection, then pre-orders are open right nowon the official Konami store.Western audiences might find it easier to trawl import sites, though with the item being sold at such a premium, it might be difficult to find a carrier outside of Konami itself. The collection will launch on December 15.
In the meantime, be sure to check out Chris Carter’s review of theCastlevania Advance Collection.
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