The music of Cyrodiil is getting the deluxe treatment. Laced Records and Bethesda Softworks have opened pre-orders for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Deluxe Double Vinyl, featuring the game's complete soundtrack remastered specifically for the format.
Laced has been reminding fans about the release on social media, highlighting the full 26-track score and a pair of discs you can only get from its store.
Two Editions, Same Price
There are two versions of the record available to pre-order on Laced's US store, and both cost $42:
- Standard Edition: black heavyweight LPs
- Exclusive Edition: orange heavyweight LPs in an 'Oblivion Gate' color variant, sold only through Laced
Both editions include the complete 26-track original soundtrack on two discs, a widespined outer sleeve and printed polylined inner sleeves, and the records play at 45 RPM. Laced lists an estimated shipping date of March 2027, and notes that anything else in the same order will be held until the vinyl is ready to ship. The label also says all product images are mock-ups for now.
The sleeve artwork comes from Bethesda Game Studios. According to the product listing, it puts the spotlight on the Daedric rune of 'Oht' and includes several pieces of concept art. All of the music has been specially mastered for vinyl by Joe Caithness.
The Full Tracklist
Every piece from the score is here, from the iconic opening theme to the quiet town tracks that played while you sold loot in the Imperial City. Disc 1 opens with "Reign of the Septims" and also includes "Through the Valleys," "Harvest Dawn," "King and Country," "Wings of Kynareth" and "Watchman's Ease."
Disc 2 starts with "Glory of Cyrodiil" and includes battle tracks like "Defending the Gate," "Bloody Blades" and "Bloodlust" alongside softer pieces like "Minstrel's Lament," "Sunrise of Flutes," "Dusk at the Market" and the closer, "Peace of Akatosh."
Laced describes the soundtrack as a mix of "majestic orchestral themes" and "peaceful ambient compositions," adding that the score "remains one of gaming's most beloved in the fantasy genre." That is hard to argue with. The music, composed by Jeremy Soule, is a huge part of why so many players still remember stepping out of the Imperial Sewers and seeing the open world for the first time.
Why Oblivion's Music Still Hits
Oblivion first launched in 2006, and it has had a remarkable second life. Bethesda brought the game back with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, introducing Cyrodiil to a new generation of players and pulling longtime fans back in. The series also continues to inspire a dedicated modding scene, as seen with the fan-made dual-screen mode for Morrowind.
The vinyl release is a nice fit for that renewed attention. The tracks were designed to sit in the background during hundreds of hours of exploration, which makes them perfect for listening outside the game too. Pieces like "Through the Valleys" and "Wind from the Depths" are calm enough for a rainy afternoon, while "Reign of the Septims" still delivers a big dose of nostalgia.
Laced has built a strong catalog of game soundtracks over the years, and its exclusive color variants tend to be popular with collectors. If you want the orange 'Oblivion Gate' discs specifically, the Laced store is the only place to get them.
While You Wait For The Elder Scrolls 6
Fans are still waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6, which Bethesda has not dated. Until then, revisiting the older games and their music is one of the best ways to scratch the Tamriel itch, and this record gives you a way to do that away from the screen.
Are you picking up the Oblivion vinyl, and which track from the soundtrack is your favorite?
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