Today marks the first anniversary of Nintendo Music, an app designed for mobile devices that provides access to a selection of the most famous soundtracks from Nintendo’s extensive catalog. Upon its initial release, the application allowed users to enjoy music from beloved titles including Animal Crossing: New Horizons, the Wii Channels, Star Fox 64, Metroid, Mario Kart, and many others.

In the last year, Nintendo has gradually expanded the app’s offerings, incorporating additional franchises such as Fire Emblem and Kirby. In an industry often clouded by complicated legal matters, and where Nintendo has historically been cautious about acknowledging the contributions of developers, Nintendo Music stands out as a straightforward platform beneficial to fans of classic games.

However, when it comes to physical music releases, Nintendo has been more reserved. Although it’s possible to find certain Nintendo soundtracks on CD in the West, obtaining them has often been cumbersome. These releases have frequently been linked to special promotions, bundled with games at retail (like the soundtrack for The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword released in 2011), or available only through MyNintendo points redemptions. Finding a simple, accessible way for fans to own physical music from Nintendo has long been a challenge—until recently.

This week, Nintendo announced a partnership with Laced Records to release a range of vinyl soundtrack collections for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild—marking the first time that Nintendo has issued such products outside Japan in its 136-year history.

Set to release on June 19, 2026, Laced and Nintendo are offering various versions of the Breath of the Wild soundtrack. These collections will be available as both two-LP and eight-LP sets, priced at £36 ($50) and £145 ($195) respectively. The two-disc option features a carefully curated tracklist of 34 songs, while the larger eight-disc set encompasses an impressive 130 tracks from the game. The tracks are arranged by mood and theme, ensuring each side provides an auditory experience that resonates with players familiar with Link’s journey through Hyrule.

“When I founded Laced over a decade ago, partnering with an iconic company like Nintendo was merely a dream,” shared Danny Kelleher, founder and CEO of Laced Records. “Bringing these beautiful vinyl products to life for The Legend of Zelda franchise is a dream come true for both me and the team at Laced. We collaborated closely with Nintendo to ensure these vinyl releases met the highest standards, from design and packaging to the sequencing of tracklists for both the two and eight LP sets.”

“The response from the fan and video game vinyl community has been overwhelmingly positive. After months of hard work behind the scenes with Nintendo, it’s a genuine honor to finally unveil these products to the world,” Kelleher added.

Working with Nintendo on this collaboration is no small achievement; convincing a major Japanese company to engage in a partnership like this represents a significant milestone. According to comments made by Bill Trinen, Nintendo of America’s vice president of player and product experience, this collaboration may signal Nintendo’s intent to explore the market for more similar releases in the future.

“As we evaluate our intellectual property, we recognize the considerable opportunities surrounding music, and we possess a vast music library,” Trinen noted, hinting at the potential for more official vinyl releases, perhaps even featuring soundtracks from franchises like Pokémon.

Having experienced Laced’s impressive quality in producing video game music records, I can attest that their products are exceptionally crafted. For instance, their Hotline Miami OST collection is a valued item in my collection. Although the price point may be on the higher side, the quality justifies it, and for collectors, vinyl records often appreciate in value significantly, making them a worthy investment.

I’m excited to see where this collaboration leads. The gaming community, particularly, seems eager for access to physical music, and the shift toward more readily available physical media is undoubtedly encouraging. I’ll be keeping a close eye on developments in this area.