The album includes original soundtrack selections composed by Nobuo Uematsu, alongside newly recorded arrangements, including vocal track "Melodies of Life." An MP3-file download code will ship with the analog record.
Cover illustration is by Toshiyuki Itahana. "Timeless Tale" ships from the Square Enix store for North America and Europe, along with distributors CDJapan, and Play-Asia. Excerpts are streaming on the official album website.
The visually enhanced port of Final Fantasy IX is available for Windows, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, iOS and Andoid devices.
From the product page:
A special vinyl celebrating the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy IX, originally released on July 7, 2000! The FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale features a collection of original tracks alongside newly recorded versions, including Melodies of Life.Square Enix store - FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - North America / Europe
The cover art showcases a brand-new 25th-anniversary illustration specially created by Toshiyuki Itahana, with liner notes from Nobuo Uematsu. This commemorative vinyl, perfect for the 25th anniversary, allows fans to experience Melodies of Life—the theme song of Final Fantasy IX—with the rich, warm sound of vinyl. Additionally, the product includes an MP3 download code for the tracks, so you can enjoy the music even if you don’t have a record player.
CDJapan - FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl -Timeless Tale
Play-Asia - FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl -Timeless Tale
YouTube Music - FINAL FANTASY IX Video Soundtrack Playlist / Piano Collections FINAL FANTASY IX
【本日発売】『ファイナルファンタジーIX』25周年記念レコードが発売！オリジナル音源と新録の「Melodies Of Life」を収録。ジャケットは板鼻利幸氏の新規描き起こし記念イラストを使用し、植松伸夫氏のライナーノーツも掲載。特典として楽曲DLコードが封入。#FF9 #FFIX25thhttps://t.co/tow6QU5CLl pic.twitter.com/mlWKXaHDnT
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