The Sonic CD soundtrack is one of the most beloved and well-remembered aspects of the classic game. Released in 1993, it was one of the earliest CD-ROM games and featured high-quality Redbook audio.

The soundtrack was composed by the popular video game composer Spencer Nilsen, who had previously worked on the soundtracks for Sonic 1 and Sonic 2. His compositions for Sonic CD are varied and eclectic, ranging from pounding rock anthems to delicate and ethereal pieces.

The title screen and opening sequence feature the song “Sonic Boom”, which is one of the most iconic and well-loved tracks from the …