The Original Doom Soundtrack Is Officially in the Library of Congress

Ian Carlos Campbell· May 21, 2026 · 12:13 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 33 views

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The original Doom soundtrack has been officially inducted into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry. This addition highlights the cultural significance of video game music, alongside other notable albums from 2026. The soundtrack, composed by Bobby Prince, is recognized for its innovative blend of metal, techno, and ambient music.

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▪The Doom soundtrack is now preserved in the National Recording Registry.
▪It was created by composer Bobby Prince, known for his work on various id Software games.
▪The 2026 registry includes other notable albums like Weezer's 'The Blue Album' and Taylor Swift's '1989'.
▪Prince composed the music before the game levels were completed, showcasing his innovative approach.
▪The National Recording Registry now features a total of 700 titles across different genres.

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Gaming The original Doom soundtrack is officially in the Library of Congress By Ian Carlos Campbell May 14, 2026 5:43 pm EST id Software The Library of Congress is preserving a little piece of Hell by inducting the soundtrack to the original Doom into the National Recording Registry. The album of demon-slaying tracks is joined by several other notable 2026 additions to the registry, like Weezer's self-titled debut album (colloquially known as "The Blue Album"), Taylor Swift's "1989," Beyonce's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) and the original "Mambo No. 5." "Doom" was created by Bobby Prince, a freelance composer who worked on lots of id Software games, and also scored Doom's '90s rival Duke Nukem 3D.

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