Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Relive the catchy, iconic soundtrack of Atari Games' 1985 arcade classic Paperboy!
Designed by Mark Cerny and John Salwitz, Paperboy gained instant fame for its unique custom bicycle handlebar controller, isometric perspective, and suburban neighborhood charm as players delivered newspapers while dodging obstacles.
The upbeat, quirky soundtrack was composed by Hal Canon and Earl Vickers, powered by Atari's YM2151 sound chip and POKEY audio. Combined with memorable digitized sound effects—from breaking windows to barking dogs—the audio perfectly captured the fun and chaotic energy of the daily paper route.
Publisher: Atari Games (1985)
Designers: Mark Cerny, John Salwitz
Composers: Hal Canon, Earl Vickers
Sound Hardware: YM2151 & POKEY
Speech: Yes
00:00 Credit / Coin Insertion
00:06 Select / Street Choice
00:32 Main Theme (Paper Route)
02:48 Route Start
02:50 Bonus Stage (Obstacle Course)
03:19 Stage Clear / Day Complete
03:23 Bridge 1
03:26 Bridge 2
03:32 Bridge 3
03:41 Bridge 4
03:47 Game Over
03:51 Get Hit
03:53 Service Report
03:57 Canceled Subscriptions
04:00 A New Day
04:02 High Score / Name Entry
#Paperboy #AtariGames #ArcadeMusic #RetroGaming #VGM #HalCanon #EarlVickers #ArcadeOST #Spelarkivet #KristerNielsen #80sArcade #ArcadeClassics
Relive the catchy, iconic soundtrack of Atari Games' 1985 arcade classic Paperboy!
Designed by Mark Cerny and John Salwitz, Paperboy gained instant fame for its unique custom bicycle handlebar controller, isometric perspective, and suburban neighborhood charm as players delivered newspapers while dodging obstacles.
The upbeat, quirky soundtrack was composed by Hal Canon and Earl Vickers, powered by Atari's YM2151 sound chip and POKEY audio. Combined with memorable digitized sound effects—from breaking windows to barking dogs—the audio perfectly captured the fun and chaotic energy of the daily paper route.
Publisher: Atari Games (1985)
Designers: Mark Cerny, John Salwitz
Composers: Hal Canon, Earl Vickers
Sound Hardware: YM2151 & POKEY
Speech: Yes
00:00 Credit / Coin Insertion
00:06 Select / Street Choice
00:32 Main Theme (Paper Route)
02:48 Route Start
02:50 Bonus Stage (Obstacle Course)
03:19 Stage Clear / Day Complete
03:23 Bridge 1
03:26 Bridge 2
03:32 Bridge 3
03:41 Bridge 4
03:47 Game Over
03:51 Get Hit
03:53 Service Report
03:57 Canceled Subscriptions
04:00 A New Day
04:02 High Score / Name Entry
#Paperboy #AtariGames #ArcadeMusic #RetroGaming #VGM #HalCanon #EarlVickers #ArcadeOST #Spelarkivet #KristerNielsen #80sArcade #ArcadeClassics
