Across its four decades of excellence, Rare has established itself as one of the most iconic names in video game development. Undercover shooters, merciless fighters, ursine platformers, swashbuckling treasure hunts…if you can dream it, Rare’s probably made it, with all the commitment to quality and whimsy that only a studio of their caliber could muster.

Here at iam8bit, we stand in awe of their impressive pedigree. We’ve had the pleasure of working with our friends at Rare on several projects over the past several years, but we’re humbled to present this pièce de résistance, a true celebration of Rare and their impact on gaming as a hobby, an art form, and a world of endless possibilities.

This is the Rare 40th Anniversary Box Set 4xLP. Within its finely-constructed grooves, you’ll find an assortment of sweet-sounding tracks from a slew of incredible musicians and composers: David Wise, Grant Kirkhope, Robin Beanland, Mark Waithe, Akil the MC, David Clynick, Alistair Lindsay, Jamie Hughes, Graeme Norgate, and Steven Burke, they’re all here.

And those aforementioned grooves? They’re pressed on 4 Shades of Rareware Gold and Blue vinyl, a nod to the color of the legendary studio’s ever-evolving logo through the decades. It’s our way of calling back to those nostalgic boot-up screens we all remember so fondly.

Now - Let’s talk album artwork, because this one’s a certified doozy. We collaborated with the amazing Lewy Jones to create a collage of Rare’s unforgettable heroes, villains, and goofballs, bursting with hidden secrets only the sharpest of eagle-eyed fans will be able to find. Likewise, each sleeve is adorned with a collage of Rare icons and legends, from talking piñatas to great and mighty poos and more.

The whole package comes wrapped in a premium full-cover box set, ensuring it’ll all but demand to take center stage in your vinyl collection.

This box set is a Rare delicacy, a true celebration of one of gaming’s most historically important studios. Treat yourself to this momentous musical legacy.

Track List

1 Battletoads in Battlemaniacs - Title Screen
2 Battletoads - Turbo Tunnel
3 Battletoads in Battlemaniacs - Khaos Mountains
4 Battletoads Arcade - The Dark Queen's Battleship
5 Banjo-Kazooie - Main Title
6 Banjo-Kazooie - Witch's Lair
7 Banjo-Tooie - Jinjo Village
8 Banjo-Kazooie Nuts & Bolts - Discovering Banjoland
9 Sea of Thieves - A New Dawn
10 Sea of Thieves - Becalmed (Seafarer's Song)
11 Sea of Thieves - For the Love of Adventure
12 Sea of Thieves - Strongholds of the Sea
13 Viva Pinata - Sowing Seeds
14 Viva Pinata - Oven-Fresh Day
15 Viva Pinata - Tranquil Hours
16 Viva Pinata - All In a Day's Work
17 Kinect Sports - Eyes on the Prize
18 Kinect Sports Season Two - Take it Back
19 Perfect Dark - End Credits
20 Perfect Dark - Chicago Stealth
21 Perfect Dark Zero - Rooftops Escape
22 Perfect Dark Zero - Mansion Infiltration - Stealth
23 Killer Instinct - The Instinct
24 Killer Instinct Gold - Orchid's Theme
25 Killer Instinct Gold - Gargos' Theme
26 Conker's Bad Fur Day - Ole
27 Conker's Bad Fur Day - Surf Punks
28 Conker Live & Reloaded - Windy
29 Jet Force Gemini - Title Theme
30 Jet Force Gemini - Eschebone
31 Jet Force Gemini - Water Ruin
32 Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Opening & Skeletons
33 Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Wandering Ghoulhaven
34 Grabbed by the Ghoulies - Ballroom Disco
35 Blast Corps - Title
36 Blast Corps - Simian Acres
37 Kameo: Elements of Power - Kameo’s Quest
38 Kameo: Elements of Power - Enchanted Kingdom
39 Kameo: Elements of Power - Thorn’s Pass