The Shenmue III soundtrack comes to vinyl, CD and digital!

Digital arrives November 19, CD and vinyl PRE-ORDERS BEGIN NOVEMBER 2020.

Ys Net, Brave Wave Productions and Limited Run Games are proud to announce the release of the complete soundtrack for the hit Kickstarter title, Shenmue III, which was originally released in November 2019 after being the highest crowdfunded game in history in June 2015. 

The complete soundtrack includes all 194 music compositions featured in Shenmue III, including new tracks composed specifically for Shenmue III, as well as tracks featured in the game that originally debuted in Shenmue and Shenmue II back in 1999 and 2001. Every track has been carefully remastered to the highest possible audio quality by esteemed Swiss engineer Dan Suter, allowing Shenmue fans both old and new to experience one of the most profound audio experiences in video game history.

CD Edition
The CD Edition will come on 6-CDs, housed in a special box with a complete booklet of liner notes (in both English and Japanese) by Yu Suzuki and other members of the Shenmue community, as well as archival artwork. Available for pre-order from Limited Run Games starting November 20 for $49.99 and through general distribution afterward.

Digital Edition
The digital edition will be available via the Brave Wave Productions Bandcamp for $30, or via all major streaming services and digital storefronts (prices may vary). Bandcamp pre-orders commence on November 6 and unlock on November 19.

There will be 5 variations of the vinyl edition: 

Shenmue III Original Soundtrack Music Selection
Available on 2 150g 12” gold vinyl and silver vinyl, this abridged edition features 33 of the most iconic tracks in Shenmue III. It comes in a gatefold and includes a booklet with liner notes (in both English and Japanese) by Yu Suzuki and other members of the Shenmue community, as well as archival artwork. It also includes a digital download code for all 33 tracks. Available for pre-order from Limited Run Games starting November 20 for $39.99, €40 from BigWax and through general distribution afterward.

Shenmue III The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 1: Bailu Village (GS-020-V1)
The 20th milestone release in the Generation Series lineup, this 5-LP abridged set features 82 tracks that play in the first half of Shenmue III, which takes place in Bailu Village. Comes in a top lid box (similar to recent Generation Series releases from Brave Wave) with liner notes, archival artwork and a digital download code for all 196 tracks. Available for pre-order starting November 20 from Limited Run Games for $124.99 and for €125 on BigWax.

Shenmue III The Definitive Soundtrack Vol. 2: Niaowu (GS-020-V2)
The 20th milestone release in the Generation Series lineup, this 6-LP abridged set features 113 tracks that play in the second half of Shenmue III, which takes place in Niaowu. Comes in a top lid box (similar to recent Generation Series releases from Brave Wave) with liner notes, archival artwork and a digital download code for all 196 tracks. Available for pre-order starting November 20 from Limited Run Games for $149.99 and for €150 on BigWax.

Shenmue III The Definitive Soundtrack Complete Collection (GS-020-CC)
This unprecedented 11 150g 12” vinyl set features all 194 tracks in their complete glory, combining the vinyl from both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 into one comprehensive set. All 11 vinyl are housed in a gorgeous sturdy flip-top box set with liner notes, archival artwork and a digital download code for all tracks. Pricing will be announced closer to the launch of pre-orders in November. This set will be offered exclusively by Limited Run Games in North America and BigWax in Europe and elsewhere for a limited time only. Available for pre-order starting November 20 from Limited Run Games for $299.99 and for €300 on BigWax.

Shenmue III The Definitive Soundtrack Complete Collection – Signed by Yu Suzuki (GS-020-CC-LE)
This is the ultimate Shenmue fan’s collector item! It includes all of the above from Shenmue III The Definitive Soundtrack Complete Collection, plus an exclusive A4-poster signed by Shenmue creator Yu Suzuki. Limited to 500 units only exclusively through Limited Run Games and BigWax. Available for pre-order starting November 20 from Limited Run Games for $349.99 and for €350 on BigWax.

For more information on the various versions of the Shenmue III soundtrack, please visit www.limitedrungames.com (@LimitedRunGames) and www.bravewave.net/genseries (@BraveWaveMusic).