by theygames
The team at Microids Records is commemorating 50 years of history with the exclusive vinyl release of ATARI 50 – Anniversary Soundtrack.
Composed by Bob Baffy, ATARI 50 – Anniversary Soundtrack will live up to its name by gathering together a number of different titles from ATARI dating back to 1983.
This album will feature a remastered compilation of ATARI’s most iconic and memorable tracks, along with new compositions.
Frédéric Claquin, VP Microids Records, said the following:
“It is an honor and a privilege to collaborate with ATARI to breathe life into the music that has inspired entire generations of players. This vinyl release is a celebration of ATARI’s cultural and musical impact over the years.”Frédéric Claquin
Ethan Zoubek, President of Atari, added:
“Programmers, game designers and engineers at Atari made significant contributions to the adoption and expansion of music and sound effects in video games. The Atari 50 Anniversary Soundtrack will be a fitting tribute to their work, and we are excited to collaborate with Microids to bring this celebration to vinyl.”Ethan Zoubek
Available in a limited edition, the album will release on April 17. In select regions, the album’s launch will also coincide with Record Store Day.
Source: Press Release