Magical Chase soundtrack release

Corredor X · 03/20/2013, 11:07 PM

It was cool to see some OBEY in the news feed today

http://www.destructoid.com/magical-chase-soundtrack-is-finally-something-you-can-own-249140.phtml

esteban · 03/21/2013, 12:27 AM

Yeah, I want this

Aggie Tsubi · 03/21/2013, 02:50 AM

Very cool. Now if only they'd port the game to something.

Tatsujin · 03/21/2013, 06:47 AM

Am gonna buy this.

NecroPhile · 03/21/2013, 09:59 AM

Heh, I kinda want this.

bob · 03/21/2013, 12:58 PM

Awesome. Im in.

SignOfZeta · 03/21/2013, 01:48 PM

This will be $100 on American eBay day one.

geise · 03/21/2013, 08:36 PM

I always forget that Hitoshi Sakimoto did some of the music for Magical Chase. I however, have never forgotten that he also did some of the music for Verytex.

Yes as well to this being $100 on ebay day one.

Psycho Punch · 03/22/2013, 08:16 PM

Quote from: Tatsujin on 03/21/2013, 06:47 AMAm gonna buy this.

Ceirtainly! Now we just need a new reprint of Magical Chase US Turbochips... hehehe.

Shadow · 03/23/2013, 07:25 AM

wow, so gonna buy this!

Dyna138 · 03/25/2013, 12:06 AM

Magical Chase has some really great, dreamy tunes I'm definitely going to pick up one of these.

DragonmasterDan · 03/25/2013, 08:42 PM

I may pick this up as well

Bardoly · 03/26/2013, 12:08 AM

I think that I would like to get one also. Maybe someone would like to do a group buy to save shipping or something?

ElSeven · 03/26/2013, 03:17 AM

Quote from: Bardoly on 03/26/2013, 12:08 AMI think that I would like to get one also. Maybe someone would like to do a group buy to save shipping or something?

hmm if it cut the shipping cost down, id definitely be interested in the group buy idea.

DragonmasterDan · 03/26/2013, 07:11 AM

Yeah, the group buy sounds like a decent idea. Especially considering Bardoly, ElSeven and I (the first three people to comment on this) are all local to one another.

NecroPhile · 03/26/2013, 10:11 AM

I'm game for a group buy. Who wants to get the ball rolling?

nectarsis · 03/26/2013, 11:15 AM

I'd be interested in one

Bardoly · 03/26/2013, 12:22 PM

Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 03/26/2013, 07:11 AMYeah, the group buy sounds like a decent idea. Especially considering Bardoly, ElSeven and I (the first three people to comment on this) are all local to one another.

Yeah, it would probably save on shipping if one of us here in the Chicago area were to order a bulk lot of 10-20 (however many people want), then just mail them out from here. The difference in international versus domestic shipping should save us some $. I would be willing to either give $ up-front to someone willing to do so (I nominate you, Dragonmaster Dan.

), or to be the one to do the ordering if this were something which people would like to do.

MotherGunner · 03/26/2013, 03:19 PM

Count me in please. Let me know what I need to do. =)

mrhaboobi · 03/26/2013, 07:46 PM

yup count me in to a group buy.

Shadow · 03/27/2013, 07:17 AM

game here!

btw. there are 2 different versions on cdjapan each with different id/price/weight.. but was is the actual difference?

DragonmasterDan · 03/27/2013, 07:24 AM

Quote from: Shadow on 03/27/2013, 07:17 AMgame here!

btw. there are 2 different versions on cdjapan each with different id/price/weight.. but was is the actual difference?

Interesting question, that I'm not certain of.

Shadow · 03/27/2013, 07:27 AM

that makes it 2 already

couldn't resist and ordered both versions lol

SamIAm · 03/31/2013, 04:11 AM

Just got mine in the mail from a domestic CD service.

I can take pics if anyone's interested. It's fairly nice package, and the CD has a pretty sunset picture on it. It's also got liner notes that I can translate later.

Here's a sample to check for sound quality. (Mods, let me know if this is breaching any rules). I'd encode it to MP3, but my usual program is flaking out over the Japanese title:
https://dl.dropbox.com/u/32377930/01_%E5%B2%A9%E7%94%B0%E5%8C%A1%E6%B2%BB%20-%20%E3%81%8A%E3%81%A1%E3%81%A4%E3%81%8D%E3%81%8C%E3%81%AA%E3%81%84%E3%82%8F%E3%82%88%E3%81%A3%21%20%28%E3%82%BF%E3%82%A4%E3%83%88%E3%83%AB%29.wav

Shadow · 04/01/2013, 10:53 AM

sounds awesome thanks.... looking forward to get my 4 pcs lol

Bardoly · 04/02/2013, 05:52 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 03/26/2013, 12:22 PM
Quote from: DragonmasterDan on 03/26/2013, 07:11 AMYeah, the group buy sounds like a decent idea. Especially considering Bardoly, ElSeven and I (the first three people to comment on this) are all local to one another.
Yeah, it would probably save on shipping if one of us here in the Chicago area were to order a bulk lot of 10-20 (however many people want), then just mail them out from here. The difference in international versus domestic shipping should save us some $. I would be willing to either give $ up-front to someone willing to do so (I nominate you, Dragonmaster Dan. ), or to be the one to do the ordering if this were something which people would like to do.

Since no one else volunteered to head this up, I guess it's me. I'm going to check with the owner of a local otaku store and see if he can order this any cheaper. If so, then I'll post up here and then see who is still interested in a group buy. If not, then I'll see about ordering a box of them.

NecroPhile · 04/02/2013, 06:22 PM

Kudos, Bard! Sign me up for one.

MotherGunner · 04/02/2013, 08:13 PM

Any chance some of us could order both soundtracks?

Bardoly · 04/02/2013, 09:05 PM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/02/2013, 08:13 PMAny chance some of us could order both soundtracks?

What is the difference?

MotherGunner · 04/02/2013, 10:09 PM

Not sure, that's the completist snob in me that wants both though. =]

SMF · 04/02/2013, 11:01 PM

I'm interested in snagging one of these..... let me know.

Shadow · 04/03/2013, 09:38 AM

Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/02/2013, 08:13 PMAny chance some of us could order both soundtracks?

I ordered both, will let you know asap. once I got them

Shadow · 04/03/2013, 10:08 AM

just got an update:

04/03/2013 22:28 Dispatch from outward office of exchange

it's leaving tokyo today....

CrackTiger · 04/03/2013, 02:27 PM

If this could be commercially released, shouldn't that mean that the rights to at least the PC Engine version of the game could be tracked down for a potential re-release?

DragonmasterDan · 04/03/2013, 02:30 PM

Quote from: guest on 04/03/2013, 02:27 PMIf this could be commercially released, shouldn't that mean that the rights to at least the PC Engine version of the game could be tracked down for a potential re-release?

Potentially, sometimes the composer owns the rights to the soundtrack to games though. And that might be the situation here, for example I know post Falcom Yuzo Koshiro work is generally owned by Yuzo and has caused games like Streets of Rage to be left off of collections in various territories as they had to separately license the music from Yuzo.

Shadow · 04/03/2013, 04:28 PM

makes sense....

tbh I hope they don't re-release magical chase for xbl / psn or even worse, the appstore...

Bardoly · 04/04/2013, 07:31 PM

Quote from: Shadow on 04/03/2013, 09:38 AM
Quote from: MotherGunner on 04/02/2013, 08:13 PMAny chance some of us could order both soundtracks?
I ordered both, will let you know asap. once I got them

Where are you able to order two different versions? I'm only seeing the one option at the linked website.

Edit: Never mind, I found it. Apparently, they have the regular CD version for 2500 yen (about $26.50), and a 'collectible' version (about $46.00).

Bardoly · 04/04/2013, 07:58 PM

Well, my Otaku store contact didn't pan out, so I contacted CD Japan today about a discount on a bulk purchase. Hopefully they'll get back with me by tomorrow about the possibility.

It does look as though one person ordering this by himself will cost over $40 shipped directly to himself, where a group purchase including shipping inside the U.S. could be as cheap as $32 (bubble mailer) or $35 small flat rate box. I can set up a group purchase, but we would probably need at least 10 to want to do so. I'll get back to all later as I get more information.

CrackTiger · 04/06/2013, 01:02 AM

Quote from: SignOfZeta on 03/21/2013, 01:48 PMThis will be $100 on American eBay day one.

Already $70.

Shadow · 04/06/2013, 02:20 AM

Soooo.... I got mine today:

Didn't open it yet, will wait until the other "Release" arrives...

there is also a flyer included, which shows an Ordyne Soundtrack coming soon:

NecroPhile · 04/08/2013, 09:40 AM

Hmm, a Dragon Spirit (arcade) soundtrack too. Neato.

bob · 04/08/2013, 09:51 AM

Lets hope the first 30 seconds of the soundtrack is a lot better than the game. Right?

NecroPhile · 04/08/2013, 10:41 AM

Don't quit your day job.

bob · 04/08/2013, 11:50 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 10:41 AMDon't quit your day job.

LOL

xcrement5x · 04/08/2013, 06:00 PM

So was that the regular version or the "collectible" edition?

Bardoly · 04/09/2013, 12:18 PM

Well, I'm still communicating back and forth with CD Japan about a possible multi-purchase discount. I'm also trying to figure out what the difference between the 'regular' and 'collectible' releases. Once I have the difference determined, then I'll start a Group Buy thread and verify who still wants to do this. I'm sure that doing a group buy with at least 10 orders placed will save everyone $5-10 (more if more people sign up) on this because of the international shipping charges.

Shadow · 04/10/2013, 10:06 AM

Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 06:00 PMSo was that the regular version or the "collectible" edition?

thats the collectible version... the other version will be sent out later this month from cdjapan

Bardoly · 04/10/2013, 12:18 PM

Quote from: Shadow on 04/10/2013, 10:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 06:00 PMSo was that the regular version or the "collectible" edition?
thats the collectible version... the other version will be sent out later this month from cdjapan

So, this one cost you 4325 yen, and the other one cost you 2500 yen?

Shadow · 04/10/2013, 08:23 PM

Quote from: Bardoly on 04/10/2013, 12:18 PM
Quote from: Shadow on 04/10/2013, 10:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 06:00 PMSo was that the regular version or the "collectible" edition?
thats the collectible version... the other version will be sent out later this month from cdjapan
So, this one cost you 4325 yen, and the other one cost you 2500 yen?

correct. and I ordered 3 each ;-)

Bardoly · 04/11/2013, 01:56 PM

Quote from: Shadow on 04/10/2013, 08:23 PM
Quote from: Bardoly on 04/10/2013, 12:18 PM
Quote from: Shadow on 04/10/2013, 10:06 AM
Quote from: guest on 04/08/2013, 06:00 PMSo was that the regular version or the "collectible" edition?
thats the collectible version... the other version will be sent out later this month from cdjapan
So, this one cost you 4325 yen, and the other one cost you 2500 yen?
correct. and I ordered 3 each ;-)

Well Shadow, I have bad news for you.
I have been e-mailing back and forth with CD Japan, and after asking what the differences were between the cheaper version and the more expensive version, here's my question...

QuoteHello,
>
> Thank you for your response. Your website shows 2 versions of this CD sound
> track.
>
> Version 1 for 2500 yen
>
> Version 2 for 4325 yen (collectible version)
>
> I am interested in both of these items, but I want to know what the differen
> ce between them is.
>
> I am not a retailer myself, but I have a lot of friends who like the TurboGr
> afx-16 and the PC Engine, so we also like to get some of the CD soundtracks
> for the PC Engine games. If you can tell me where I can buy these at wholes
> ale price, I would really appreciate it, or if you can discount the price a
> little bit, that would be great. (Even a 100-200 yen discount per CD would
> be terrific!)
>
> Thank you,
>
> Daniel

...And here's the answer that I finally got.

QuoteHi,

Thank you for your mail.

The two CDs are the same.

The more expensive one was a customized order
via our personal shopping service where we purchase items from
other websites which are not sold at our website with additional commission.

At that time we did not sell the product below at our website
so we had a request from a customer to purchase it from another website.

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRIN-1108

Unfortunately we are not aware of the wholesale policies of other websites
so you will have to directly contact them to find that out.
We do not offer at wholesale prices.
We only give out reward points after the purchase.

Sincerely,
Mana Miyamoto
http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/
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- I was kind of hoping that there was a 'collectible' release with something really cool packaged with the soundtrack.

Hopefully you can get a refund of the difference in price.