Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.)

Soundtracks are much more than just sonic accompaniment: they embody the soul of the films, series, or video games they illustrate. The music becomes inseparable from the visuals, leaving a lasting impression and extending the emotion long after the credits roll.

Legendary composers like Ennio Morricone, John Williams, and Hans Zimmer have delivered iconic scores, instantly capable of transporting listeners into familiar worlds. In the world of video games, creations such as those by Nobuo Uematsu for Final Fantasy or Koji Kondo for The Legend of Zelda have become essential references.

Each soundtrack vinyl is a gateway to imaginary worlds. Whether it's a great cinema classic, a cult series, or a video game universe, these records allow us to relive strong emotions and bring the images they accompany back to life.

More than just listening, it's a true sensory immersion.

Explorer les sous-genres de Soundtracks (Films, series, games, etc.) : Kids' Show Soundtracks , Musicals / Shows , Film Music , Video Game Music , TV Show / Soap Opera Music , Advertising / Jingles

Soundtrack Vinyl: Film Scores, TV, Video Game and Broadway Records

What's in this soundtrack vinyl section?

This soundtrack vinyl section covers film music, TV scores, video game music, musicals and even a few advertising jingles. Film music makes up most of it, from classic Hollywood scores by Miklos Rozsa and Maurice Jarre to the modern work of Hans Zimmer. Vinyl and movies have a long shared history: for decades the soundtrack LP was one of the few ways to relive a film at home, and its cover often reused the poster, which makes these records great collectibles today.

Each record page compares offers from several partner stores, whether that's a standard pressing, a color variant, an anniversary edition or a box set. Prices for the same score can vary a lot from one edition to the next, so it helps to see them all in one place before you buy.

Score, song compilation or re-recording: choosing the right movie soundtrack LP

First, check what's actually on the record. "Soundtrack" can mean the composer's score or a compilation of songs heard in the film, and some movies have both, sold separately. Also watch for re-recordings: many budget film music records feature the themes played by a different orchestra rather than the recording used in the movie. The words "Original Motion Picture Soundtrack" and the names of the original composer and orchestra settle the question.

On the label side, Mondo, Waxwork Records and Death Waltz Recording Co. turned soundtracks into collector's items, with illustrated sleeves and limited color vinyl, especially for horror and genre films. Music On Vinyl reissues many film scores too, while Data Discs and iam8bit are go-to names for video game music.

Essential soundtracks to own on vinyl

Ennio Morricone's "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) and "Once Upon a Time in the West" belong in any collection. John Williams gave us "Jaws", "Star Wars" (1977) and "E.T.", while Vangelis defined a sci-fi mood with "Blade Runner". For jazz fans, Miles Davis's "Ascenseur pour l'échafaud" (1958) works as a standalone album, and plenty of listeners know it without ever having seen the Louis Malle film.

More recently, Hans Zimmer, Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross ("The Social Network") and Cliff Martinez ("Drive") proved that modern scores belong on a turntable too. Original Broadway cast recordings keep musicals alive on vinyl, and video game music has grown into a full category of its own, with scores from classic consoles and recent titles alike.

Film, TV, video games and musicals: the subcollections

To narrow things down, use the subcollections: film music, TV show / soap opera music, video game music, musicals / shows, kids' show soundtracks and advertising / jingles. Soundtrack reissues often tie in with a film's anniversary or a theatrical re-release and come as limited editions, so the genre's new release and pre-order pages are the best way to spot them before they go out of print.

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