However, we do see Toad used instead of Kinopio here.Īs depicted, the soundtrack was also available for purchase in the "Store 64" promotional insert that was included with the N64 console as well.
Interestingly, the track names refer to Bowser as "Koopa" which is his Japanese name, usually these translation details aren't overlooked in official Nintendo products. When listening to the tunes, it really makes you feel immersed into the Super Mario 64 game. My favourites from the soundtrack are the "Metallic Mario" and Koopa's Road, better known as the "Road to Bowser" music. The soundtrack had the music from every stage of the game along with a collection of sound effects. The CD itself had the list of all the tracks on the face. The packaging is very basic, just a regular CD case with the Super Mario 64 logo on the front and a couple of Mario renderings. One thing I have to applaud is that unlike many companies at the time, Nintendo of America had an understanding of the Canadian market, and made it easy for people in Canada to order their products without red tape and surprise fees, and to this day they still recognize it as a separate market with its own needs.Īfter a few weeks, I received the soundtrack in the mail. I do vividly remember filling out an order form and mailing it in, things that kids these days would find crazy in the age of online shopping and instant gratification. I had to save up Super Power Stamps and then kindly ask my mom for money to pay for the shipping and handling costs. The soundtrack also came in a cassette tape version, but at the time CDs were already ubiquitous and you wouldn't want to listen on a tape that can easily get degraded. One of the best items that I've got from the Super Power Supplies catalog, was the Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack (OST) on compact disc. As an aside, My Nintendo is a grossly disappointing loyalty program in North America that has gotten rid of physical awards and provides mediocre discounts to Wii U and 3DS games. This was basically their loyalty program of the 1990s, the predecessor of Club Nintendo and My Nintendo, which is what we have today. Not only this, as an added bonus, they will regularly include Super Power Stamps in some issues of Nintendo Power that you can collect to save $1 per stamp on your purchases. Video game soundtracks sold by Nintendo Power's Super Power Supplies Catalog (Source: gamebrochures / Tumblr)
There were many collectibles available for purchase such as t-shirts, sweaters, console accessories, stuffed toys, and yes even soundtracks! It was a great time to be a Nintendo fan. For a number of years, every quarter, the Super Power Supplies catalog was distributed for subscribers to purchase exclusive swag straight from Nintendo. Remembering the Super Mario 64 Original Soundtrack (OST)īack in the days of the Nintendo Power magazine, there was special merchandise that was exclusively sold to their loyal subscribers.
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