Description
Batman (Exclusive Original Television Soundtrack Album) – Vinyl Record
OST – Batman [Original Television Soundtrack] by Nelson Riddle, originally released in 1966, is a vibrant and delightfully campy score that perfectly captures the zany energy, heroic swagger, and cartoonish charm of the classic 1960s Batman TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward. Composed and arranged by Nelson Riddle, one of the most respected arrangers of the mid-20th century (notably for his work with Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole), this soundtrack became a crucial part of what made the Batman series such a cultural phenomenon.
Released at the height of Batmania, the soundtrack features a lively blend of jazz, surf rock, swing, and go-go influences, all arranged in a way that mirrors the fast-paced, over-the-top tone of the television show. Unlike the darker, more brooding Batman scores of later decades (such as Danny Elfman’s 1989 film score or Hans Zimmer’s work in The Dark Knight trilogy), Riddle’s score leans into the show’s lighthearted, comic-book aesthetic, turning musical cues into punchlines of their own.
The most recognizable track, of course, is the “Batman Theme”—written by Neal Hefti, not Riddle, but featured prominently on the album. With its surf guitar riffs, call-and-response “na-na-na-na-na-na-na-na BATMAN!” vocal hook, and infectious rhythm, the theme became an iconic piece of pop culture. Riddle’s orchestrations throughout the soundtrack built on this tone with cues like:
“Batman’s Batmorang”
“Batusi A-Go-Go”
“Holy Hole in a Donut”
“To the Batmobile”
“The Riddler’s Theme”
These pieces often include quirky instrumentations, such as bongo drums, wah-wah guitar licks, jazzy brass sections, and tongue-in-cheek orchestral hits that would accompany every “BIFF!” or “POW!” on screen. Riddle used musical motifs for characters like The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin, adding a distinct sound identity to each villain.
In many ways, this soundtrack is a time capsule of 1960s pop culture, reflecting the era’s obsession with spy music, mod fashion, and psychedelic flair. Yet it also stands as a foundational piece of superhero scoring, influencing how television music could enhance character and narrative with distinctive musical themes.
It’s also a go-to for fans of retro TV memorabilia, comic book culture history, and vintage audio.
Nelson Riddle’s Batman Original Television Soundtrack is more than just background music—it’s an essential part of the campy, colorful universe that defined 1960s Batman, and a masterclass in how music can elevate character, humor, and narrative energy. It remains one of the most iconic and collectible superhero soundtracks of all time.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Batman Theme
Batman Riddles The Riddler! – Or – (Hi Diddle Riddle)
Batus! -A-Go! Go! – Or – (I Shouldn’t Wish To Attract Attention)
Two Perfectly Ordinary People – Or – (!!!)
Holy-Hole-In-The-Doughnut – Or – (Robin, You’ve Done It Again!)
Batman Pows The Penguin – Or – (Aha, My Fine-Feathered Finks!)
To The Batmobile!
Batman Blues
Holy Flypaper
Batman Thaws Mr. Freeze – Or – (That’s The Way The Ice-Cube Crumbles!)
Gotham City
Zelda Tempts Batman – Or – (Must He Go It Alone????)
