Miami Vice – Original Soundtrack STAFF PICK

Title: Miami Vice – Original Soundtrack

Year/Genre: 1985, Pop/New Wave/Soundtrack

Matrix #: MCA-6150

Condition: NM Plays perfectly, vinyl is spotless

Description:
Released in 1985, the Miami Vice soundtrack capitalized on the TV show’s status as a cultural phenomenon, where pastel visuals, fast cars, and sleek pop music defined mid-’80s style. The album featured Jan Hammer’s iconic synth-driven theme, which won two Grammy Awards and became a symbol of the decade’s sound. Alongside it were tracks by contemporary pop and rock artists, reflecting the show’s use of popular music to heighten atmosphere—an approach unusual for network television at the time. For music lovers, the soundtrack embodies the merging of television, fashion, and pop culture in Reagan-era America, where music shaped not only listening but also visual identity.

Price Suggestions:

• NM: $15–$18

• VG+: $10–$12

• VG: $6–$8

• G: $3–$5

9/12/25 LM