PRE-ORDER – pre-order window closes 1 November 2026. Production is expected to begin November/December 2026, with deliveries expected to complete by April 2027.
The beginning of a deep space war has arrived!
An alien empire from deep space is coming for Earth, and humanity's hopes rest on its R-Type space fighters. From the arcades to portable consoles, the background music of these punishing games is what kept players coming back for one more run. This Collector's Edition CD collects 33 tracks across both the Music Encore remixes and the original Game Boy® BGM – grab your CD player and relive each space battle.
● 19 tracks from the R-TYPE DX: Music Encore soundtrack
● 14 tracks from the R-TYPE DX: BGM original soundtrack
● Artwork featuring the work of anime artist Paul "OTAKING" Johnson
● Includes an exclusive interview with producer Nobuhiro Yoshikawa
● Presented in a jewel case with obi-style side strip
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Tracklist
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore
01. Title
02. Start – Battle Theme
03. Boss Theme
04. Return in Triumph
05. Monster Beat
06. Battle Pressure
07. Scramble Crossroad
08. Yumenoshima
09. Botai
10. R-9 to the Front – Counterattack
11. Boss Theme (II)
12. Stage Clear
13. Water Splash
14. Metal Crusher
15. Dead End
16. Baiyo
17. Nameless Soldiers
18. 10 Seconds Blast
19. Game Over
R-TYPE
20. Title
21. Start – Battle Theme
22. Boss Theme
23. Return in Triumph
24. Monster Beat
25. Like a Hero
R-TYPE II
26. Title
27. R-9 to the Front – Counterattack
28. Boss Theme
29. Stage Clear
30. Water Splash
31. Nameless Soldiers
32. 10 Seconds Blast
33. Game Over
Credits
R-TYPE DX: Music Encore – composed by Masato Ishizaki and Masahiko Ishida. Music Encore Version GB remixed by WASi303.
R-TYPE – original music composed by Masato Ishizaki, GB arranged by David Whittaker.
R-TYPE II – original music composed by Masahiko Ishida, GB arranged by David Whittaker.
Release details
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Publisher: Retro-Bit Publishing
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Format: Audio CD, jewel case
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Tracks: 33
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SKU: RB-SK-506
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EAN/UPC: 849172018693
Pre-order FAQs
Do I need the game to use this?
No. The CD is a standalone audio release and plays on any normal CD player. It's a companion to the R-Type DX Collector's Edition cartridge rather than part of it – the cartridge is sold separately.
Is this the same music that's on the cartridge?
Partly. The cartridge contains the original version of the game and none of the new Music Encore tracks. This CD carries both: the 19 Music Encore tracks and the 14 original Game Boy® BGM tracks.
When will my pre-order ship?
Retro-Bit expect production to begin around November/December 2026, with all deliveries completed by Q1 2027. We ship pre-orders as soon as stock reaches us, and we'll email you if the publisher's dates move.
Will there be a reprint?
Retro-Bit have said they have no plans for a reprint at this time. The pre-order window closes on 1 November 2026, and quantities after release are expected to be limited.
Is it region locked?
No. It's a standard audio CD, so there's no region coding to worry about.
Worldwide delivery with tracking. Returns and replacements per our returns policy.
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