Originally released in 1987 on the Famicom Disk System, Esper Dream was a unique departure for RPG games of that era, featuring a protagonist who wielded a gun instead of a sword and who had ESP powers instead of the traditional magic usually seen in similar games. Taking advantage of the Famicom Disk System’s enhanced sound design, Konami Kukeiha Club’s soundtrack sounds several years ahead of its time, featuring funky melodies and multi-layered sound design. 

Its sequel, released in 1992, is a natural continuation of what Konami Kukeiha Club achieved in 1987, but with much more refinement. Esper Dream 2: Aratanaru Tatakai is considered one of the best RPGs of its generation by those who were lucky enough to experience it and just listening to the soundtrack alone is enough evidence to regard that as true. 

Available on vinyl for the first time, featuring new artwork from Madeline Copp and printed on a special metallic jacket, Esper Dream 1 + 2 is a treat for the fine lover of video game music and RPG historians.

Track List

Side A

1. What’s Your Name
2. The Esper Dream
3. Village Theme
4. Shop Theme
5. Mayor of Ouchi Part 1
6. Mayor of Ouchi Part 2
7. Zako Battle
8. Boss Battle
9. Level Up!
10. Alice! I Don’t Want to Hurt You
11. Dungeon Dream
12. Continuation of a Dream
13. What’s Your Name
14. Hello, Fairy!
15. Library Theme
16. “Sacred Torch” Stolen
17. Village Theme
18. Lisa’s Song
19. Port Town Theme
20. Port Town Under Attack
21. Underwater Dungeon
22. Undersea Cave Theme

Side B

1. Time Traveling Train’s Journey
2. Panic! Panic! Panic!
3. Heeelp!
4. Train Station Theme
5. Black Mantle Theme
6. Special Express GO! GO!
7. Magnet Factory Theme
8. Steel Room TETSUKO NO HEYA?
9. Burning Underground
10. Mount Suisho Theme
11. A Wandering Heavenly Place “Ohh Mother”
12. Fear of the Underground Library
13. Boss Room
14. Dream Destroying Appears!
15. The Last Battle!
16. Later, A New Battle…
17. I Long For… Part 1
18. I Long For… Part 2
19. Peace! Peace! Level Up!
20. Stage Clear Theme
21. Shop Theme “How Much Is This?”
22. Weapon Shop Theme
23. Inn Theme
24. Stay!
25. I’ll Cut You!
26. Boss Battle
27. I Finished It

Side A, Tracks 1-12 are from Esper Dream 1

Side A, Tracks 13-22 and
Side B, Tracks 1-27 are from Esper Dream 2