The new vinyl collection, from iam8bit and Riot Games, features 10 tracks including NewJeans’ new “GODS”
LOS ANGELES – October 5, 2023 – iam8bit and Riot Games are celebrating 10 years of League of Legends Worlds anthems with the release of a new vinyl collection. League of Legends Worlds Anthems Vol 1: 2014-2023 1xLP pays tribute to the theme songs that make Riot Games’ annual global event the most widely viewed and followed esport tournament. The album is available for pre-order at iam8bit.com for $34.99 starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. PDT.
The Riot Games Worlds Anthems collection features all 10 incredible anthems from League of Legends World Championships, from Imagine Dragons’ 2014 “Warriors” up to NewJeans’ sizzling new track “GODS” – recorded exclusively for 2023’s World Championship series.
This is the first time these songs have been available together, and iam8bit and Riot Games have combined forces to give the collection the special treatment it deserves. The album features all-new art from longtime Riot Games collaborators Envar Entertainment that celebrates the past, present, and future of the League of Legends World Championships.
The League of Legends Worlds Anthems Vol 1: 2014-2023 collection is available in three special variations, all shipping Q1 2024:
- Top Spotify fans will get early access to an exclusive Spotify Fans First Exclusive variant, pressed on Worlds Blue Vinyl with Gold Splatter, by invitation only starting October 4.
- The retail version ($34.99) is available for pre-order starting October 6 at 9 a.m. PDT, and it features the complete collection pressed on Worlds Blue Vinyl.
- The iam8bit Exclusive Edition of the album ($34.99) is pressed on Clear with Worlds Blue Smoke Vinyl and is available exclusively at iam8bit.com on October 6 at 9 a.m. PDT.
About iam8bit
iam8bit is a creative production emporium that’s been boldly redefining the entertainment industry since 2005. Its collaborative works have taken a variety of forms, including groundbreaking community events, immersive art experiences, and exclusive collectibles, all designed to bring surprise and delight to people’s lives. iam8bit played a crucial role in the vinyl renaissance, minting its first record in 2010, and is the industry leader in premium physical editions of top-tier games. iam8bit evolved into financing and publishing games under its iam8bit Presents imprint, including the smash hit Escape Academy; NES mash note Garbage Pail Kids: Mad Mike and the Quest for Stale Gum; and the upcoming chill vibes simulator Simpler Times. The company is based in Los Angeles and co-owned/co-creatively directed by Jon M. Gibson and Amanda White.
About Riot Games
Riot Games was founded in 2006 to develop, publish, and support the most player-focused games in the world. In 2009, Riot released its debut title, League of Legends, to worldwide acclaim. League has gone on to be the most-played PC game in the world and a key driver of the explosive growth of esports. With League in its second decade, Riot is continuing to evolve the game while delivering new experiences to players with Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT, League of Legends: Wild Rift, Riot Forge, and multiple work-in-progress titles. Riot is also expanding the world of Runeterra through multimedia projects across music, comic books, board games, and Arcane, its Emmy-winning animated series.
Founded by Brandon Beck and Marc Merrill, led by CEO Dylan Jadeja, Riot is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, and has 4,500+ Rioters in 20+ offices worldwide.
About Riot Games Music
Riot Games Music builds on Riot’s fandom at the intersection of gaming and music — fostering partnerships with artists who can take the global player experience to the next level through music, live events, and IP expansion. RGM has amassed a catalog of over 750 songs including nine original Esports Anthems for the annual League of Legends World Championships, which have collectively amassed billions of streams across DSPs. These anthems have been performed by superstars including Lil Nas X, Imagine Dragons, Zedd and many more.
Riot Games Music is also known for being a leader in virtual artistry including artists like K/DA, a record breaking K/Pop inspired girl-group based on some of the most popular female champions in League of Legends, whose music has received over 1.2 billion streams. Their single “POP/STARS” recently was certified platinum by the RIAA, and they have amassed over 2 million followers on Spotify. Other Riot virtual artists include heavy metal band Pentakill, hip-hop band True Damage, DJ Sona and Seraphine.
RGM also created Sessions, a music project focused around creators, available for anyone to use without concern of copyright strikes.
About League of Legends
Released in 2009, “League of Legends” is Riot Games’ debut title and one of the most-played competitive games in the world, engaging millions of players daily in 20+ officially-supported languages. A mainstay of the MOBA genre, in “League”, two teams of five powerful champions face off to destroy each other’s base in a game that blends the speed, strategy, and intensity of an RTS with immersive RPG elements.
“League” continues to evolve year over year in gameplay and storytelling, delivering fresh new experiences like K/DA, immersive stories like Star Guardian and Spirit Blossom, and technical balance changes to ensure competitive integrity. As the basis for the Runeterra universe, League champions have been featured in music, comic books, spinoff games, collectible figurines, board games, TV series, and more. The annual League of Legends World Championship is the most widely viewed esport tournament, and is among the largest and most popular sporting events in the world.
About LoL Esports™
League of Legends Esports (LoL Esports) is the fastest growing global sport and the pinnacle of competitive gaming with 9 regional leagues, 93 professional esport teams, and more than 860 players. Accessible around the globe on 35+ TV and digital channels, it is one of the most-watched forms of sports entertainment globally. League of Legends Esports started in 2011 and remains owned and operated by Riot Games, one of the world’s top video game developers. Led by Naz Aletaha, Global Head of LoL Esports, our mission is to build a thriving global sports ecosystem by focusing on growth, engagement, profitability, integrity, and accessibility. From the thrilling regional league competitions that captivate millions of fans across the globe to the trophy lift at Worlds, it all lives within LoL Esports.
