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Battletoads: Smash Hits - Video Game Music on Vinyl

I’m more versed in the SNES outing Battlemaniacs, but there is no denying the classic attitude of the NES original soundtrack to the Battletoads debut. Though not always up to par with our fond memories, it was also great to see the toads return to action, especially with David Housdon providing the tunes to this all new (back in 2020) adventure.

This vinyl was published by iam8bit in three variations. The one pictured below is the “3D Pop Up Pink” double LP, at least according to the label. Later variations of this album come in the same neon pink minus the pop up artwork, as well as green, which is fitting for Battletoads.

As mentioned, this is a 2LP set, featuring music from both the original NES soundtrack alongside the latest video game music from the 2020 Battletoads reboot. Side A and B feature the original soundtrack to the classic debut of the trio of toads, originally composed by David Wise. The second half consists of the latest in Battletoads BGM, David Housden and his work on the 2020 Battletoads revival.

Learn more about the album on the Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl album page on VGMdb and learn more about the vinyl on Discogs.

Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl front cover

Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl back cover

Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl front and back covers

Battletoads: Smash Hits vinyl 2xLP Full Track List

Side A

Title Theme
Ragnarok's Canyon
Wookie Hole
Turbo Tunnel (Prelude)
Turbo Tunnel
Arctic Cavern
Pause

Side B

Dark Calling (cutscene)
Surf City / Terra Tubes
Karnath's Lair
Volkmire's Inferno (Prelude)
Volkmire's Inferno
Intruder Excluder
Rat Race
Clinger Wingers
The Revolution
Boss Battle
Stage Clear
Game Over

Side C

Battletoads
Khaos Mountains 2.0
Porkshank
Olympian Amphibians
Toadally Rad
To The Queen!
Powertoads
Space Toads

Side D

TOADSHAMBO
Queen's Guard
Axeley
Turbo Tunnel
Gut Reaction
Show's Over
The Topians