The $98 Vinyl Tribute to Suffering

Laced Records has released the Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Exclusive Edition X3LP,a premium vinyl soundtrack collection celebrating FromSoftware's 2015 classic.

The set, which in collaboration with Sony Interactive Entertainment, is priced at $98 and has already sold out, though demand could always lead to another run down the line.

According to the source, the music in Bloodborne is part of what makes it so imposing, and the anniversary release includes the original soundtracks for Bloodborne and The Old Hunters across vinyls, along with four remastered tracks previously unreleased on vinyl and five remastered boss cues from the DLC.

From Abbey Road to AIR Studios

The trcks were recorded at Abbey Road Studios and AIR Studios in London,a nod to the game's dark and atmospheric sound design.

As the source notes, the music in Bloodborne is part of what makes it so imposing, and the anniversary release is a testament to the game's enduring legacy.

Unanswered Questions: Who is Behind the Vinyl Release?

The source does not reveal the identity of the buyer behind the vinyl release, leaving fans to speculate about the motivations behind this premium collection.

Broader Context: The Vinyl Revival

The vinyl revival has been a boon for music fans and collectors alike, with many artists and labels releasing limited-edition vinyl pressings of their classic albums.

In this context, the Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol. I & II Exclusive Edition X3LP is just one example of the many premium vinyl releases that have been flooding the market in recent years.

A Familiar Pattern from the 2019 Vinyl Boom

The 2019 vinyl boom saw a surge in demand for limited-edition vinyl pressings of classic albums, with many fans and collectors clamoring for rare and hard-to-find releases.

While the Bloodborne 10th Anniversary Vol.. I & II Exclusive Edition X3LP may not be a direct result of the 2019 vinyl boom, it is clear that the market for premium vinyl releases is still going strong.