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Preorders open for Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale

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Preorders open for Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - Timeless Tale
Celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of PlayStation role-playing game, publisher Square Enix has announced the Final Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl, entitled "Timeless Tale."

The analog record release is planned for July, coinciding with the anniversary. 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. Preorders for the "Timeless Tale" vinyl have opened at the Square Enix store for North America and Europe, along with distributors PixelCrib in Australia, CDJapan, and Play-Asia. The Final Fantasy IX video soundtrack playlist is streaming on YouTube Music.

The enhanced port of Final Fantasy IX is currently 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.

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.
Square Enix store - FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl - North America / Europe

PixelCrib (Australia) - FINAL FANTASY IX 25th Anniversary Vinyl -Timeless Tale

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