Banjo-Kazooie Vinyl Soundtrack Box Set

I'm very pleased with this box set! I played this game like crazy when I was a kid and replayed it as an adult, always remembering the good old times. Some songs are a little too bassy, but nothing a mixer could not fix. I don't agree that much with customers who've said that some songs are repeated too much. Yes, Gruntilda's Lair is somewhat underwhelming but do keep in mind that for some of us hearing that music is a way of going through the game again and again (at least in our minds). The presentation is really nice, the LPs all sound great (no skipping/crackling) and overall, listening to this box set is always a pleasure.

SUCH a fantastic pressing. One of my favourite video game soundtracks of all time in it's full glory! I love that it's the original N64-sounding tracks in high-def rather than an orchestral recreation. It really gives me that Christmas morning feeling to hear these nostalgic tracks in crystal-clear quality. The records themselves sound absolutely flawless, with no skipping and no surface noice whatsoever. I *do* wish they could have included the summer, fall, and winter versions of the Click Clock Wood theme, but I see how that would have taken up a bit too much space on disc 4 and some may have found it redundant to have all 4 versions back to back. My one and only true complaint is with the packaging... I *love* the sturdy slip-box that contains all 4 records and their decorative sleeves, BUT because of where the opening is on the decorative sleeves, it makes it a bit difficult to put them back in the slip-box without taking out all 4 and sliding them in together. If you try and do it one at a time, the white inner sleeve holding the record will slide out into the bottom of the slip-box, making it impossible to get in fully without crushing the end of the white sleeve. This would be fixed by making the slit opening of the decorative sleeve on *top* rather than on the side. Very minor complaint, but it's a bit of a struggle to get them back in once I'm done spinning them. Not a huge flaw, but worth mentioning nonetheless.

The packaging Fangamer uses is THE BEST - this was my first purchase from this site and I could tell they really care about the quality in which their products are shipped/received. I greatly appreciate that - Ten stars just for that! Banjo-Kazooie is one of my favorite games from childhood, and I had to pick this up since I missed the chance when iam8bit was selling their version a few years ago. That said, the presentation of this release is incredible - the throwback art style chosen Perfectly fits the carefree nature of the game/soundtrack and I really dig the overall aesthetic of it. The only reason I've given this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I feel the collection is missing some key tracks from the game. This soundtrack definitely gets on the repetitive side once you start getting into Grunty's Lair tracks (I knew this going in of course, but I just needed this vinyl, I love this game) and I feel it could have greatly benefited from tracks like the ones that play inside Nipper's shell from Treasure Trove Cove, inside the Christmas Tree in Freezeezy Peak, or all four season themes in Click Clock Wood. Missing tracks like this just kind of make the whole set blend together too much. I still love this soundtrack, just would have picked a few other tracks for the release personally. Thanks for an awesome first experience as a customer, I've already made more purchases :D

I couldn’t be more pleased with this box set! High quality outer case. Double inner sleeves for all 4 records. First sleeve has great artwork of characters from the game, and second sleeve is a nice poly lined one to prevent scratches. The records themselves sound excellent! I also enjoyed the sheet with the liner notes from Grant Kirkhope. If you are a Banjo Kazooie fan, you need to get this set. Also a great price considering It’s 4 LP’s. I would highly recommend. You won’t be disappointed!