Description
Music From The Motion Picture – Pulp Fiction – Vinyl Record
Released on September 27, 1994, Music from the Motion Picture Pulp Fiction is one of the most iconic and influential film soundtracks of all time. Just like Quentin Tarantino’s groundbreaking film, the soundtrack is a cool, eclectic, and effortlessly stylish mix of surf rock, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, and dialogue snippets that perfectly capture the movie’s retro aesthetic, dark humor, and kinetic energy. More than just a background to the film, the soundtrack became a cultural touchstone, introducing a new generation to classic songs and helping to redefine how music could be used in cinema.
Musically, the soundtrack is a wildly diverse blend of vintage rock, surf instrumentals, and soulful throwbacks, carefully curated by Tarantino to complement the film’s nonlinear storytelling, pop culture references, and offbeat characters. From the moment Dick Dale’s “Misirlou” blares over the opening credits, the music sets the tone for a movie that is equal parts chaotic, stylish, and unpredictable. Tracks like “Jungle Boogie” by Kool & the Gang and “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green add funky, soulful elements, while The Statler Brothers’ “Flowers on the Wall” and Ricky Nelson’s “Lonesome Town” bring a melancholic, almost ironic contrast to the film’s violent and absurd moments.
What makes the Pulp Fiction soundtrack truly special is its use of surf rock instrumentals, particularly tracks by The Lively Ones, The Tornadoes, and The Centurions. These songs give the film its retro-cool, almost comic book-like energy, blending 1960s nostalgia with Tarantino’s modern, edgy storytelling. The inclusion of Urge Overkill’s cover of “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” during one of the movie’s most tense scenes became one of the most unforgettable music moments in cinema history, cementing the soundtrack’s impact.
Upon release, the album became a massive hit, reaching No. 21 on the Billboard 200 and eventually going triple Platinum. It was widely praised for reviving interest in classic surf rock and soul, and it set a new standard for movie soundtracks, proving that they could be as essential and carefully crafted as the films themselves.
The Pulp Fiction soundtrack is more than just a collection of songs—it’s an essential piece of the film’s identity and a defining album of the 1990s. Its influence can still be felt today, inspiring filmmakers, musicians, and fans alike with its unapologetic coolness, masterful curation, and timeless sound. Whether you’ve seen the movie or not, the soundtrack stands on its own as a brilliant, endlessly listenable mix of classic tunes that capture the spirit of one of the greatest films of all time.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic sealed
Track Listing
No Artist – Pumpkin And Honey Bunny
Dick Dale & His Del-Tones – Misirlou
No Artist – Royale With Cheese
Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie
Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
The Tornadoes – Bustin’ Surfboards
Ricky Nelson – Lonesome Town
Dusty Springfield – Son Of A Preacher Man
No Artist– Zed’s Dead, Baby
The Centurians – Bullwinkle Part II
No Artist – Jack Rabbit Slims Twist Contest
Chuck Berry – You Never Can Tell
Urge Overkill – Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon
Maria McKee – If Love Is A Red Dress (Hang Me In Rags)
No Artist – Bring Out The Gimp
The Revels – Comanche
The Statler Brothers – Flowers On The Wall
No Artist – Personality Goes A Long Way
The Lively Ones – Surf Rider
No Artist – Ezekiel 25:17
