Summary
Laced Records has joined forces with Konami and Bloober Team to unveil a newSilent Hill 2remake vinyl soundtrack collection that features an impressive six-record box-set that retails for a whopping $155. TheSilent Hill 2remake was met with massive critical and commercial success, and fans of the game can now add the iconically creepy sounds of the beloved game to their music and gaming collections.
Originally released for the PlayStation 2 in 2001,Silent Hill 2is considered by many to be one of thebest survival horror video gamesof all time. In spite of some hesitation among audiences to see a different development team bring the game to life on modern systems, Bloober Team’s 2024 remake ofSilent Hill 2was a hit on sales charts and helped to revitalize broader interest in the legendary franchise. With fans wanting to add both the game and collectibles to their shelves, Konami has revealed an exciting new offering.
Video game vinyl manufacturerLaced Recordshas released a new collaboration collection with Konami and Bloober Team, with a series ofSilent Hill 2vinyl soundtracks up for grabs. The collection features two six-record sets and two double-record sets, with deluxe, limited-edition, and exclusive editions. While the double-record sets are available for $42, the larger six-record collections are set at $155. Along with the additional tracks, the six-record sets will also include a special 32-page artbook with liner notes fromSilent Hill 2composer Akira Yamaoka. Whether the vinyl collection was inspired by theSilent Hill 2jukebox puzzleremains a speculative point among fans, but players who are hoping to add a piece of the game to their real-world collections may want to check out the limited-edition vinyls.
Silent Hill 2 Vinyl Soundtrack Collection
Players wanting to add one of the six-record sets to their collections can choose between theSilent Hill 2Deluxe X6LP Boxset or theSilent Hill 2Limited Edition Deluxe X6LP Boxset. The tracks, cover art, slipcases, inner sleeves, and art books are the same, with the only major difference being the standard black vinyl color for the Deluxe Boxset, while the Limited Edition set has reddish brown vinyls that look like rotting flesh. Similarly, the only difference between the double-record sets is the standard black vinyls of theSilent Hill 2Deluxe Double Vinyl and “milky white” records included in theSilent Hill 2Exclusive Edition Deluxe Double Vinyl set. Many have voiced an appreciation for the new official merchandise and are hoping the collection is a sign of more to come following thesuccess of theSilent Hill 2remake.
With theupcoming release ofSilent Hill f, players will soon have more of Akira Yamaoka’s music to look forward to. Interested fans can check out theSilent Hill 2vinyl collection and can stay tuned for more updates and announcements from theSilent Hillfranchise.
