Super Game Music BGM Music 7" 33 ⅓ RPM Flexi EP Record / Galaga Gradius Contra Haunted Castle BEEP

Tracklist

Galaga '88
A1a: Medley [Credit Sound]
A1b: Game Play Sound
A1c: Challenging Stage 1–4
A1d: Perfect Music
A1e: Game Over

Assault
A2a: Credit
A2b: BGM 1–4

Gradius II (Arrange Version)
B1a: Kūchūsen 1 BGM "Tabidachi"
B1b: Stage 1 BGM "Burning Heat"
B1c: Kūchūsen 2 BGM "A Shooting Star"
B1d: Boss 2 BGM "Fire Dragon"

Super Contra (Arrange Version)
B2: Opening Demo "What Is This Place?"

Haunted Castle (Arrange Version)
B3a: Opening Demo "Akuma no Konrei"
B3b: Stage 1 BGM "Ryūketsu no Hakaba"

GRADING

Media : VG (The record was cleaned with an ultrasonic cleaner and playback confirmed.)
Sleeve : VG

Brand : Beep
Sleeve Size : 7 x 7 inch

This vintage 7" flexi EP titled *Super Game Music* was issued as a special bonus with the July issue of the Japanese gaming magazine *BEEP*. It features background music (BGM) from several iconic video game titles, including *Galaga '88*, *Gradius II*, *Contra*, and *Akumajō Dracula* (known internationally as *Castlevania*). Each track transports the listener back to the golden era of 8-bit and 16-bit gaming with instantly recognizable melodies and sound effects. A perfect collector's item for retro game fans and vinyl enthusiasts.

* Promotional flexi record distributed with *BEEP* magazine
* Includes BGM tracks from Galaga '88, Gradius II, Contra, and Castlevania
* Plays at 33⅓ RPM with crisp stereo sound
* Officially licensed music by Namco, Konami, and other original publishers
* Iconic blue-and-white jacket design with track list
* Lightweight and playable flexi disc format

Vinyl Grading Guide

MINT

The item and container are absolutely perfect in every way. To qualify as Mint, the item must never have been played and is possibly still sealed. Mint should be used sparingly as a grade, if at all. Note that an item can be sealed and not Mint. If you suspect your record is in Mint condition, do not play it.

NEAR MINT(NM)

The item is nearly perfect. Near Mint (NM) media has more than likely never been played, and if it has, there will be no imperfections during playback. The item should show no obvious signs of wear. The cover or container can have very minor defects., but it should have no folds, seam splits, scratches, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc. Many dealers won’t give a grade higher than NM, implying (perhaps correctly) that no item is ever truly perfect.

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

VERY GOOD (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

GOOD (G), GOOD PLUS( G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.

POOR (P), FAIR (F)

The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon. Poor (P) or Fair (F) records are generally worth very little.