What is the best rock movie soundtrack album of all time?

Some soundtracks took on a life far beyond the films that spawned them, becoming cultural landmarks in their own right. Iconic originals and curated classic compilations both compete here. Which wins?

1

Purple Rain

Prince's 1984 soundtrack album for the semi-autobiographical film, blending rock, funk, and pop into a career-defining masterpiece.

2

A Hard Day's Night

The Beatles' 1964 soundtrack to their first film, featuring eight new originals including the title track and Can't Buy Me Love.

3

Saturday Night Fever

The Bee Gees-dominated 1977 disco-rock soundtrack, one of the best-selling soundtracks ever and a cultural phenomenon.

4

Grease

The 1978 musical film soundtrack featuring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John, a pop-rock phenomenon that sold millions.

5

Labyrinth

David Bowie's 1986 soundtrack to the Jim Henson fantasy film, featuring the glam-rock gems Magic Dance and Underground.

6

Almost Famous

The 2000 Cameron Crowe film soundtrack curating iconic 1970s rock songs, capturing rock's golden age on film.

7

Wayne's World

The 1992 comedy film soundtrack featuring Bohemian Rhapsody and a mix of classic rock that introduced older music to new audiences.

8

Singles

The 1992 Cameron Crowe grunge film soundtrack featuring exclusive tracks from Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and more.

9

Easy Rider

The 1969 counterculture film soundtrack featuring Steppenwolf's Born to Be Wild, The Band, Jimi Hendrix, and more.

10

Footloose

The 1984 film soundtrack featuring Kenny Loggins' title track alongside defining rock and pop songs of the era.

11

Help!

The Beatles' 1965 soundtrack to their second film featuring Ticket to Ride, You've Got to Hide Your Love Away, and Yesterday.

12

Trainspotting

The 1996 Danny Boyle film's iconic soundtrack featuring Iggy Pop, Underworld, and Pulp, defining 1990s British alternative culture.

13

The Wall

Pink Floyd's 1979 double album adapted into a 1982 Roger Waters film, one of the most ambitious rock film projects ever made.

14

School of Rock

The 2003 film's rock music-infused soundtrack celebrating classic rock through Jack Black's irresistible enthusiasm.