Sony has partnered with iam8bit and Black Screen Records to re-release the original soundtracks for the Team ICO trilogy on vinyl.
These releases mark a significant moment for collectors and fans of the series. The atmospheric scores of these titles are widely regarded as some of the most influential music in gaming history, and a physical vinyl release provides a high-fidelity medium for a legacy that spans 25 years [1].
The collection includes the soundtracks for ICO, Shadow of the Colossus, and The Last Guardian. These three titles define the studio's approach to minimalist storytelling, and emotional resonance. The re-release is the result of a new licensing deal between Sony and iam8bit intended to meet long-standing fan demand [1].
While reports vary on the specific roles of the partners, iam8bit is handling the re-release after a deal with Sony [1]. Other reports identify Black Screen Records as the entity revealing the trilogy soundtrack [2]. Regardless of the label distribution, the partnership ensures that these scores reach a global audience through worldwide distribution [1, 2].
The physical records are scheduled to arrive in Q4 2026 [1]. This timeline allows the labels to coordinate the manufacturing and shipping of the vinyl across different international markets. The release serves as a celebration of the games' enduring impact on the industry.
Fans have spent years requesting official vinyl pressings of these scores, as the original releases were often limited to digital formats or rare CDs. The move to vinyl reflects a broader trend in the gaming industry to treat soundtracks as standalone pieces of art, separate from the software they originally accompanied.
“The soundtracks are among the best gaming soundtracks of the last 25 years”
The decision to bring these specific soundtracks to vinyl highlights the growing commercial value of 'prestige' gaming music. By treating the Team ICO scores as luxury physical goods, Sony is leveraging nostalgia and the audiophile market to monetize a legacy catalog that continues to influence modern game design.
