Izuho “IPPO” Takeuchi – Phantasy Star IV: End Of The Millennium

First official vinyl pressing of Classic VG Soundtrack

Features an 8 page booklet with new liner notes from Retronauts’ Jeremy Parish and rare original artwork from deep inside the Sega archives

Limited Edition Clear Vinyl

 

Slamming into the Japanese console market in late 1993, and reaching international shores in 1995, Phantasy Star IV: The End Of The Millennium quickly became a staple on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive for RPG lovers, even with those not familiar with the franchise at the time. Set 1000 years after Phantasy Star II and 1000 years before Phantasy Star III, the fourth entry in the series maintains the quality game-playing mechanics and graphics that one had come to expect from the franchise, this time adding unique combination attack techniques (which the players had to work out for themselves) and gorgeous Manga-style illustrations.

 

Considered by many to be one of the greatest RPG games in existence, Phantasy Star IV has continued to entrance players for three decades, with many citing the memorable soundtrack as being the reason The End Of The Millennium is now firmly entrenched in the joy centres of their brain. Driving the action forward, composers Izuho Numata and Masaki Nakagaki layer the soundtrack with an almost playful exuberance, every track retaining its own identity throughout its running time. Complex melodies and infectious basslines permeate the soundscape creating a remarkably enjoyable experience even for those who haven’t played the game; it’s a score that won’t leave your head – or your record player – for days and as such is a must for VGM enthusiasts, particularly of the 16-bit era!

 

Now pressed on vinyl for the first time, Phantasy Star IV: The End Of The Millennium – Original Video Game Soundtrack is presented as a double LP, featuring an 8 page booklet with new liner notes from Retronauts’ Jeremy Parish and rare original artwork from deep inside the Sega archives!

 

A1 – The End Of The Millennuim

A2 – Motavia Town

A3 – Field Motavia

A4 – Suspicion

A5 – In The Cave

A6 – Meet Them Head On ~ Winners!

A7 – Defeat At A Blow!

A8 – Inn

A9 – Now On Sale

A10 – Motavia Village

A11 – Terrible SIght

A12 – Thray

B1 – Tonoe De Pon

B2 – Jijy No Rag

B3 – A Happy Settlement

B4 – PS1 Dungeon Arrange 1

B5 – Fal

B6 – Behind The Circuit

B7 – PAO-PAO

B8 – Organic Beat

B9 – The Black Blood

B10 – Laughter

B11 – Red Alert

B12 – Pain

C1 – Machine Center

C2 – Land Master AXV-25

C3 – Cybernetic Carnaval

C4 – PS1 Dungeon Arrange 2

C5 – Her Last Breath

C6 – Take Off LANDEEL

C7 – Dezoris Field 1

C8 – Dezoris Town 1

C9 – Dezoris Town 2

C10 – The King Of Terrors

C11 – Dezoris De Don

C12 – Requiem For Lutz

D1 – Temple Ngangbius

D2 – Dezoris Field 2

D3 – Tower

D4 – The Age Of Fables

D5 – Ryucross Field

D6 – Edge Of Darkness

D7 – Abyss

D8 – Ooze

D9 – The Promising Future 1

D10 – The Promising Future 2

D11 – Staff Roll