LOS ANGELES – October 1, 2024 – Long-time collaborators iam8bit and ATLUS are excited to reveal two new additions to their ever-growing collection of Persona vinyl soundtracks. The Persona 4 Arena & Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 3xLP and Persona Q 4xLP albums feature the best tracks from each game pressed on premium vinyl and amazing custom art that nails the all-important Persona style for each game. Both albums will be available for pre-order starting October 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. PDT at iam8bit.com and are expected to ship Q2 2025.
Persona 4 Arena & Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 3xLP ($64.99 USD)
We at iam8bit love a great combo. That’s why we’re proud to bring you this, the P4A & P4AU 3xLP. It’s the very best of Persona 4 Arena™ and Persona 4 Arena Ultimax’s music, pressed on splatter vinyl across three gorgeous discs – red with black splatter and blue with black splatter.
In Persona 4 Arena, Persona 4’s Investigation Team clashes with the Shadow Operatives of Persona 3 in stylish, combo-driven 1-on-1 battles, broken up by visual novel cutscenes that tell an original, canonical story set in the Persona universe.
The original 2D fighter was unlike anything the series had ever seen, and it was an instant fan favorite. It’s no wonder, then, that a sequel soon followed.
Persona 4 Arena Ultimax both refined the gameplay of the first game and wrapped up its story with two unique campaigns, split between the Persona 3 and Persona 4 cast. Packed with tons of additional content, online play, a survival mode, and more, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax was more fighting game goodness in every single way.
Just as P4A remixed the gameplay of Persona, so too did its music – taking familiar motifs and themes from the series and paint them in an all-new light. The ATLUS Sound Team packed both titles’ soundtracks with original songs, fresh remixes, and fan-favorite bangers perfect for battling the night away.
Plus, we teamed up with stalwart and talented Persona design alum, Drew Wise, to craft all-new, drool-worthy album art, the perfect complement to the stylish 2D fighter and the latest must-have for your record shelf.
What happens when you meld the elegant combat of the Persona series with the meticulous dungeon mapping of the Etrian Odyssey™ RPG series? You get Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth™, a certified banger of a spin-off from ATLUS packed with enough style and substance to make the Nintendo 3DS burst.
But make no mistake: Despite being on a more diminutive system than some of its older cousins, Persona Q lacks none of the punch, panache, and pizazz the series is known for. That’s doubly true for the electrifying music.
For Persona Q, the ATLUS Sound Team created a unique soundtrack that still lives firmly in the world of the Persona series. PQ explores a gentler soundscape, fitting for the game’s more deliberate, dungeon-crawling gameplay. It’s wonderful stuff, and we at iam8bit are pleased as punch to bring it to you here.
This is the Persona Q 4xLP, and it is positively loaded with the very best tracks from the game. Pressed on high-quality Multicolor vinyl – two yellow/blue discs and two purple/cream discs – each disc has been mastered to ensure an optimal listening experience, every single spin.
Plus, it wouldn’t be an iam8bit x Persona release without next level album art. We tapped Persona pal, Drew Wise, to pretty up this premium collector’s box, housing the gorgeous 4-disc set.
The Persona 4 Arena & Persona 4 Arena Ultimax 3xLP and Persona Q 4xLP will be available for pre-order starting October 3, 2024, at 9 a.m. PDT at iam8bit.com and are expected to ship Q2 2025. Browse the entire Persona x iam8bit collection here.
About iam8bit
iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the chill-vibes simulator Simpler Times; the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming 8-bit love letter, Petal Runner. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White. Visit iam8bit.com or follow @iam8bit on Instagram or X.
About ATLUS
ATLUS delivers unforgettable, story-driven gameplay experiences to enthusiastic and dedicated fans around the globe. Established in 1986, ATLUS features a portfolio of beloved and long running game series including PERSONA™, which has sold over 22 million units worldwide, and the legendary SHIN MEGAMI TENSEI™. ATLUS games are published in the west by SEGA of America, Inc. with its principal office in Irvine, California. Learn more about ATLUS at www.atlus.com.
About SEGA of America, Inc.
SEGA of America, Inc. is the American arm of Tokyo, Japan-based SEGA CORPORATION, a worldwide leader in interactive entertainment. Established in 1986, SEGA of America publishes innovative interactive entertainment experiences for console, PC, mobile and emerging platforms. In 2020, SEGA ranked #1 among Metacritic’s Annual Game Publisher Rankings. Its globally beloved franchises include Sonic the Hedgehog™, Like a Dragon™, Virtua Fighter™, Super Monkey Ball™, and Phantasy Star Online™, along with ATLUS’ Persona and Shin Megami Tensei series. Since its debut more than three decades ago, Sonic has become a pop culture icon featured in dozens of games, TV series, and movies. SEGA of America has offices in Irvine and Burbank, California. Visit www.sega.com.
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