Enjoy The Ride Records in collaboration with Giovanni Rotondo is thrilled to announce the release of The 8-bit Time Capsule. This unique album offers a compelling journey through reimagined worlds of beloved video game franchises. 

The 8-bit Time Capsule crafts a story of imagined, long-lost chapters of famous game franchises, envisioning alternative timelines and realities. Imagine these pieces of music were hidden in a time capsule and, in a future timeline, they are finally unearthed. This concept translates into a sonic tapestry of "what-if" scenarios within each franchise, spanning styles from orchestral to metal, rock, and hip-hop. The result is a captivating, cinematic listening experience.

LP Variants: 

Pressed on 140g vinyl and housed in a 350gsm jacket, featuring a cover art inspired by the iconic N64 system packaging, and includes a double-sided 12" x 24" insert filled with exclusive artworks and detailed information for each track. 

• Yoshi’s Egg - A 5 Spoke Cornetto variant in white and neon green, limited to 200 copies. 
• N64 Logo - A splatter design with a cloudy clear base and splatters of red, green, blue, and mustard, limited to 300 copies. 
• Time Capsule - A 3 color in color variant showcasing grey inside dark blue, encased in icy blue, limited to 150 copies. 
• Half/Half Red and Mustard vinyl edition. (Limited to 300 copies, Mondo Exclusive).

Cassette: 

The cassette edition, limited to 200 copies, encapsulates this unique audio adventure in a vibrant package, inspired by the memorable N64 game boxes. Crafted in a striking UV Full Body Print on a cartridge-gray shell, and housed in a stylish O-card, further elevating its nostalgic appeal.

Interactive Music Card 

This innovative, interactive premium collectible card is limited to 10 copies only. Housed within this card is an NFC chip that, when tapped to your smart device, grants access to high-quality streaming and downloadable music from the album. Plus, you'll be treated to a bonus track: a chip-tune rendition of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, only available with this release.

Test Press Bundle 

As part of this special release, an exciting Test Press Bundle, limited to 24 copies, is also available. This includes all the color variants listed above, a Virtual Boy-inspired cover variant, a test press vinyl, a cassette and a Magic Deck Records card version of the album.

The 8-bit Time Machine is the first chapter in The 8-bit Time Adventure album series. It features 8 beloved game tunes brought back in time through chip-tune music transformation. And 2 epic originals by Giovanni Rotondo.

LP Variants: 

This re-press is limited to 500 copies across three variants. It is pressed on 140g vinyl and housed in a 350gsm jacket, featuring a full-color double-sided insert. 

• Time Machine Variant - This limited edition, a 3-color in-color vinyl, features a Neon Violet inside Dark Blue, inside Ice Blue color scheme. This variant is limited to 100 copies. 
• Gold Cartridge Variant - Gold Nugget. Limited to 200 copies. 
• Half/Half Silver and Gold vinyl edition. (Limited to 200 copies, Mondo Exclusive).

Cassette: 

The second release cassette edition, limited to 150 copies, is Matte gold with green pad print and features a reversible J-Card.

8 covers of beloved video game tunes all re-imagined by popular YouTube musicians, each with a unique style and 1 original track, composed by Giovanni Rotondo, where they all perform together.

LP Variants: 

This re-press is limited to 500 copies across three variants. It is pressed on 140g vinyl and housed in a 350gsm jacket, featuring a full-color double-sided insert. 

• Boss Castle Variant - This limited edition, a 3-color in-color vinyl, features a dynamic Black inside Neon Violet inside Cloudy Clear color scheme. This variant is limited to 100 copies. 
• Time Paradox Swirl Variant - The Time Paradox Swirl variant is an A-side / B-side Clear Color vinyl with its blend of Violet, Neon Violet, and Dark Blue. Limited to 200 copies. 
• Half/Half Violet and Dark Blue vinyl edition. (Limited to 200 copies, Mondo Exclusive).

Cassette: 

The third release cassette edition, limited to 150 copies, is Lavender with lime pad print.

The 8-bit Time Adventures - Collectors Bundle 2023 is an extensive collection of three unique albums that celebrate and reinvigorate iconic video game music. This bundle is a testament to the profound impact of video game music, featuring vinyl and cassette variants of all three albums, a Magic Deck Records card, and a full-color side strip that's reminiscent of Mario's overalls and is designed to house the Magic Deck Records card.

The 8-bit Time Capsule:  

Embark on a captivating journey through the 'what-if' chapters of iconic game franchises, brought to life through a multitude of musical genres from orchestral to metal, rock, hip-hop, and beyond. This edition comes as the Time Capsule variant, a 3 color in color vinyl showcasing grey inside dark blue, encased in icy blue. The cassette variant is a full UV body print on a cartridge-grey shell, and housed in an O-card. A Magic Deck Records card of The 8-bit Time Capsule is also included in this bundle. This interactive premium collectible card features a near field communication chip. By simply tapping it to a smart device, you can access streaming and download the music plus an exclusive bonus track. 

The 8-bit Time Machine: 

The 8-bit Time Machine features 8 beloved game tunes, transformed through the nostalgic chiptune music aesthetic. The vinyl comes as the Time Machine variant, an A-side / B-side Clear Color vinyl with a blend of Violet, Neon Violet, and Dark Blue. The cassette variant is a beautiful matte gold with a green pad print. 

The 8-bit Time Paradox: 

Immerse yourself in the gaming culture of the 1980s with the 8-bit Time Paradox. This unique album features 8 reimagined covers of beloved video game tunes, each performed by popular YouTube musicians. The Time Paradox Swirl variant is an A-side / B-side Clear Color vinyl with a blend of Violet, Neon Violet, and Dark Blue. The cassette variant is a stunning lavender with a lime pad print.