DATA003: Shinobi III
With music composed by Hirofumi Murasaki, Morihiko Akiyama and Masayuki Nagao, Shinobi III is a relentless bass-driven soundtrack which, upon its release in 1993, pushed the Mega Drive’s audio capabilities to its limit. Its strong percussive elements are something of a technical marvel and, like all of the greatest soundtracks of the 16bit era, showcases the ingenuity and resolve of game composers when faced with extremely limited hardware.
180g vinyl packaged in a 400gsm matt finish sleeve with traditional OBI strip. All copies also include a foldout poster featuring the original Japanese artwork, sourced from the SEGA archives.
Available in the following editions:
- 180g Oxblood
- 180g Black
With audio sourced directly from a Japanese Model 1 Mega Drive (AV Intelligent Terminal, VA5 with stereo output mod) and painstakingly remastered for vinyl, Shinobi III should appeal to anyone with even a passing interest in video game culture, FM synthesis or early electronic music in general.
A1. Shinobi A2. Storm Wind A3. Japonesque A4. Hassou! A5. He Runs A6. Mandara A7. Idaten A8. Ninja Soul A9. Shadows A10. Getufu A11. Round Clear |
B1. Inner Darkside B2. Trap Boogie B3. My Dear D B4. Whirlwind B5. Shinobi Walk B6. Rush and Beat B7. Izayoi B8. Solitary B9. Shadow Master B10. Sakura B11. Game Over |
Note: Please allow up to 1 week for your order to ship. Some copies are in shrink wrap, others are packed in resealable polypropylene sleeves (with the record removed to avoid seam splits); all are brand new.