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Upcoming Vinyl Releases – September 26, 2025: Part 6 - Soundtracks & Collectors’ Gems

Film scores, cult soundtracks, and rare digs often make the most fascinating vinyl pieces. They’re time capsules — bringing back the vibe of an era, a film, or even a scene. September 26 is a dream date for soundtrack collectors, with legendary composers, cult classics, and some left-field international gems all landing at once.

Daft Punk – Tron: Legacy (Original Soundtrack) (180g Black Vinyl LP)

Daft Punk’s Tron: Legacy soundtrack was already a cultural event when it dropped in 2010. Mixing orchestral gravitas with electronic precision, it’s one of the most iconic modern film scores — and one that sounds immaculate on vinyl.

  • 180g pressing captures the depth of both strings and synths

  • Perfect blend of classical scoring and French house energy

  • Essential for Daft Punk fans and soundtrack collectors alike

Nine Inch Nails – Tron: Ares (Original Soundtrack) (Black & Opaque White Vinyl LPs)

Tron: Ares brings the saga forward with a brand-new score from Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross. Available in both classic black and a slick opaque white edition, this is as much a collector’s item as it is a soundtrack.

  • New NIN score adds an industrial edge to the Tron universe

  • Two collectible variants for fans to choose from

  • A modern continuation of a cult sci-fi franchise

Wendy Carlos – Tron (Original Soundtrack) (UK Import Vinyl LP)

Before Daft Punk and Reznor, there was Wendy Carlos. The original Tron score from 1982 is a pioneering mix of orchestral and early digital sounds. This UK import pressing is a must-have for synth history buffs.

  • A groundbreaking electronic score from a synth legend

  • Rare import makes it extra desirable

  • A piece of film and music history

John Williams – Jaws (Original Motion Picture Score) (50th Anniversary Vinyl LP)

Few film scores are as instantly recognizable as Jaws. For its 50th anniversary, John Williams’ menacing theme gets a deluxe vinyl reissue — a reminder of how two notes can terrify generations.

  • Celebrates 50 years of Spielberg’s classic

  • Iconic John Williams score pressed to wax

  • Essential for soundtrack collectors and film buffs

Various Artists – Lost Highway (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP

David Lynch’s Lost Highway soundtrack is a 90s fever dream: Trent Reznor curates a lineup featuring David Bowie, Smashing Pumpkins, Marilyn Manson, and Angelo Badalamenti. It’s as unsettling and brilliant as the film itself.

  • Dark, eclectic mix of rock, industrial, and score

  • Curated by Trent Reznor at the height of NIN’s power

  • A cult soundtrack classic

Various Artists – Natural Born Killers (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP

Oliver Stone’s Natural Born Killers soundtrack is another Reznor-curated project, blending Leonard Cohen, Nine Inch Nails, Rage Against the Machine, and more into a twisted mixtape of 90s chaos.

  • Legendary soundtrack that’s as wild as the film

  • A time capsule of mid-90s alternative culture

  • A collector’s favorite for fans of NIN and RATM

Various Artists – Perfect Blue (Original Soundtrack, Japanese Import Version) Vinyl LP

Satoshi Kon’s Perfect Blue is a psychological anime masterpiece, and its soundtrack is just as haunting. The Japanese import version is a grail for anime collectors and fans of experimental film scores.

  • Rare Japanese pressing makes this highly collectible

  • Dark, atmospheric score to a cult anime classic

  • Perfect for fans of avant-garde and J-horror soundtracks

RZA – Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (Music from the Motion Picture) Vinyl LP

Wu-Tang mastermind RZA scored Jim Jarmusch’s Ghost Dog, blending samurai vibes with dusty hip-hop beats. It’s as unique as it sounds — a hip-hop soundtrack classic.

  • One of the most original hip-hop film scores ever made

  • Essential for Wu-Tang fans

  • A vinyl grail finally easier to find

Sly & The Family Stone – Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (Original Soundtrack) Vinyl LP

This soundtrack ties into a new documentary about Sly Stone, pairing archival recordings with new context. It’s part biography, part celebration.

  • A new lens on Sly’s genius through music and film

  • Rare and archival tracks give fans something fresh

  • A unique piece for soul, funk, and soundtrack collectors

Spinal Tap – This Is Spinal Tap (Original Soundtrack), Break Like the Wind, The End Continues Vinyl LPs

The greatest fictional band ever? Probably. This Is Spinal Tap (soundtrack to the cult mockumentary) lands alongside Break Like the Wind and The End Continues. Heavy on parody, but still totally rocking.

  • Cult comedy legends with legit rock chops

  • All three Tap albums available in one drop

  • Must-have for collectors with a sense of humor

Paul Oakenfold – Swordfish: The Album (Original Soundtrack) (Green Color) Vinyl LP

Early-2000s rave nostalgia? Paul Oakenfold’s Swordfish soundtrack is pure Y2K energy, mixing big-beat, trance, and club anthems.

  • Early 2000s electronic soundtrack energy

  • Green vinyl variant for collectors

  • Perfect for fans of rave culture nostalgia

Various Artists – Bad Monkey (Apple TV+ Original Soundtrack, Island Time Color Vinyl LP)

Based on Carl Hiaasen’s book, Bad Monkey gets an Island Time vinyl edition for soundtrack completists. Expect quirky, tropical vibes.

  • New Apple TV+ soundtrack release

  • Island Time color pressing adds uniqueness

  • A left-field collector’s pick

Malcolm Robinson – Tales from the Spoony Bard / Hymn of the Crystals (Tri-Color Vinyl LP)

Inspired by classic video games and RPG soundtracks, this double release is a nerdy dream — blending nostalgia with lush, symphonic arrangements.

  • Perfect for Final Fantasy fans and RPG soundtrack collectors

  • Tri-color pressing adds extra visual appeal

  • A love letter to game music

Prototyperaptor – VGM Essentials: Final Fantasy Vinyl LP

Another one for the gamers — VGM Essentials reimagines Final Fantasy themes in a synthwave style. It’s both retro and futuristic, perfect for fans of game music.

  • Final Fantasy melodies reimagined in synthwave fashion

  • A crossover hit for both VGM and electronic collectors

  • Essential for gaming vinyl shelves

From Tron’s neon soundscapes to anime horror brilliance (Perfect Blue), from John Williams’ shark menace to RZA’s samurai hip-hop fusion, this is a collector’s paradise. September 26 proves that soundtracks aren’t just side notes — they’re as vital as any rock or hip-hop release.

With this Part 6 wrap-up, we’ve covered the full span of September 26 arrivals: hip-hop & R&B legends, soul & funk grooves, electronic pioneers, rock giants, indie heroes, and now soundtrack treasures. This is easily one of the most stacked vinyl release days of the year.

Coty Smith