First-Ever Vinyl for Iconic 1995 Ghost in the Shell Film Score, Plus SAC and PS1 Game Soundtracks Land

Fans have waited decades for this: Kenji Kawai's iconic score for Mamoru Oshii's 1995 Ghost in the Shell film gets its first-ever official vinyl pressing. We Release Whatever The Fuck We Want Records meticulously cut the audio from original master reels at Emil Berliner Studios. Kawai's haunting compositions famously blend ancient Japanese harmonies and percussions with futuristic synthesizers. The legendary "Making of Cyborg" theme, chanted by a choir in ancient Japanese with Bulgarian folk harmonies, defined the film's profound reflections on humanity and technology. This is an essential piece of anime history, finally preserved for audiophiles.

Meanwhile, Black Screen Records delivers five distinct vinyl releases for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Yoko Kanno's acclaimed music for the Production I.G series, directed by Kenji Kamiyama, is legendary. Her unique fusion of digital electronica, Eastern European folk, jazz, and rock, featuring multilingual vocals, perfectly captured the cyberpunk future. These soundtracks have long been fan favorites, now accessible in a new format.

Not to be outdone, iam8bit drops the "mythical" Ghost in the Shell Megatech Body 2xLP, the soundtrack from the 1997 PlayStation game. This isn't just a game score; it's a cult classic of pulse-pounding techno. Legendary figures like Derrick May, Hardfloor, and Westbam contributed, expertly compiled by Takkyu Ishino. The album even boasts stunning Yamato-e illustrations from renowned artist Takashi Murakami. It’s a deep cut for serious collectors.