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Record Store Day: Five Exclusive Horror OSTs to Pick Up Tomorrow!
In 2022, there is only one Record Store Day, and it takes place tomorrow, April 23. The annual celebration of bands, beer, fun, and all things record store-related brings a slew of special vinyl releases, limited editions, and Record Store Day exclusives. That includes highly coveted OSTs for the horror fan.
The caveat to Record Store Day exclusives is that you cannot order them online; you physically must purchase in person and support your local participating record store.
Because there are hundreds of unique releases, we’ve narrowed them down to the horror movie-specific releases you won’t want to miss.
These five horror OSTs deliver the perfect blend of gorgeous limited vinyl with earworm music.
May – Jammes Luckett
Terror Vision brings not one but two RSD exclusives this year, and you won’t want to miss out on either. Luckett’s music comes packaged with liner notes by May director Lucky McKee and Luckett, with art by Vanessa McKee. It’s a stunner. Terror Vision will also offer LTD cassettes and submit their RSD releases online if and when available. Head to their site and sign up for their mailing list to get notified.
Strange Behavior – Tangerine Dream
Two words: Tangerine Dream. The first-ever release of this legendary Tangerine Dream score from 1981, also known as Dead Kids. It’s never been available in any format until now! As with May, Terror Vision will also offer LTD cassettes and offer their RSD releases online if and when available. Head to their site and sign up for their mailing list to get notified.
Dead by Daylight V2 – Michel F April
The second volume soundtrack to the popular multiplayer survival horror game becomes available in limited edition vinyl format. It makes sense, considering the first volume served as a 2021 RSD release—a special release for fans of the award-winning video game.
Blue Velvet – Angelo Badalamenti
The long available single LP has been expanded by 60 minutes to a 2 LP Deluxe Edition with the addition of the famous 1963 recording of “Blue Velvet,” performed by Bobby Vinton, and previously unreleased film cues, alternates, and outtakes entitled “Lumberton Firewood.” The liner notes by Tim Greiving include new interviews with David Lynch, Angelo Badalamenti, Kyle MacLachlan, and producer Fred Caruso. It’s all housed in gorgeous packaging with blue swirl vinyl.
Mimic – Marco Beltrami
Mimic is the second film composed by Marco Beltrami, fresh off scoring Scream. Available for the first time on vinyl, the soundtrack features new, original artwork and a triptych jacket design which displays the creature’s multiple faces—pressed on green vinyl.
We learned a couple weeks back that the band Ice Nine Kills is joining forces with the slasher video game Dead by Daylight, with an Ice Nine Kills Collection inspired by the heavy metal band now available. Along with the collection, a tie-in music video has been unleashed.
Ice Nine Kills enter the fog today with “Play Dead,” a brand-new single and music video created in collaboration with Dead by Daylight. Written for the game’s 10th Anniversary, “Play Dead” brings Ice Nine Kills into one of horror gaming’s most iconic worlds, uniting two genre-obsessed universes built on suspense, survival, mythology, and the thrill of the kill.
The track was created in collaboration with longtime Dead by Daylight composer Michel F. April and arrives alongside the in-game Ice Nine Kills Collection, allowing players to represent the band inside the game’s ever-expanding horror universe with unique DLC.
Stream “Play Dead” here and watch the Ice Nine Kills music video below!
Ice Nine Kills’ brand new music video for “Play Dead” features Devon Sawa (Final Destination, “Chucky”) and Krsy Fox (Terrifier 3), along with the legendary Tony Hawk.
Ice Nine Kills mastermind Spencer Charnas tells us, “Ice Nine Kills has always lived somewhere between menace and mischief. ‘Play Dead,’ our take on Dead by Daylight, is a collision of hooks, horror, and total chaos. As lifelong horror fans, we find it surreal and an absolute honor to have Ice Nine Kills’ music officially tied to Terrifier, Scream, Ready or Not, and now, the iconic survival horror game Dead by Daylight.”
“Collaborating with Dead by Daylight gave us the chance to step into a world that feels deeply aligned with our creative instincts,” Charnas continues. “The game has an incredible legacy, and that chaotic, eerie, immersive energy is something we respect and admire. We wanted the song to feel like a real extension of that universe, not just inspired by it, but genuinely part of it.”
“Dead by Daylight has always been about celebrating horror in all its forms, and Ice Nine Kills shares that same passion for the genre we have,” said Mat Côté, Head of Partnerships for Dead by Daylight. “We’ve always been big fans of their music, and their creativity and deep connection to horror culture made this collab feel incredibly natural. We’re excited for our players to represent the band in-game with the Collection we created together, and we can’t wait for everyone to experience the new Dead by Daylight crossover track the guys cooked up.”
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