Mortal Kombat 1 - Original Video Game Soundtrack 3XLP

Pulling the artwork out of the gatefold was a minor struggle, but once the needle dropped, the bass rumbled through the living room exactly like the game’s fatality sequences. The 3XLP packaging feels substantial, and the soundstage on "Fire Temple" is wide and immersive.

The vinyl pressing is surprisingly clean for a triple LP, and the dynamic range makes the gong hits and bass drops hit way harder than through my headphones. I've already spun the whole thing twice in one sitting, and it brings back that first-time tournament energy perfectly.

Spinning this 3XLP set while reading the liner notes feels like stepping straight into the game’s opening cinematic, the bass and drums hitting with that familiar arena punch. The triple-vinyl format gives the tracks room to breathe, and the soundstage is surprisingly wide for a soundtrack pressing.