Dirty Dancing, Soundtrack [Black Vinyl LP]

Description

The iconic soundtrack to the 1987 romantic drama Dirty Dancing remains one of the most beloved and commercially successful movie soundtracks of all time, spending 18 weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 and earning multi-platinum certification. This black vinyl pressing captures the perfect blend of late 1980s pop, rock, and soul that helped define a generation and turned the Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey film into a cultural phenomenon. Originally released on August 4, 1987, via RCA Records, the soundtrack became a defining moment in both film and music history, proving that movie soundtracks could transcend their cinematic origins.

The album delivers an irresistible mix of romantic ballads and danceable anthems that perfectly complement the film’s themes of love, rebellion, and self-discovery. The collection features the Academy Award-winning “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and became synonymous with the movie’s climactic dance sequence. Other standout tracks include “Hungry Eyes” by Eric Carmen, which reached number four on the charts, and “She’s Like the Wind” co-written and performed by Patrick Swayze himself. The soundtrack also showcases period-appropriate tracks like “Be My Baby” by The Ronettes and “Do You Love Me” by The Contours.

This black vinyl edition preserves the full warmth and dynamics of the original recordings, allowing both the intimate ballads and energetic dance numbers to shine with enhanced clarity and presence. The pressing captures the lush orchestrations and vocal performances that made these songs timeless, housed in packaging featuring the film’s iconic imagery. This format provides the perfect way to experience one of cinema’s most enduring musical legacies.

• Format: Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life,” “Hungry Eyes,” “She’s Like the Wind”
• Pressing details: Black vinyl LP, original soundtrack artwork, standard weight pressing
• Genre/style: Pop Rock, Dance-Pop, Soul, Film Soundtrack
• UPC: 888751210110

This soundtrack vinyl captures the romantic energy and nostalgic charm that made Dirty Dancing a cultural touchstone for multiple generations.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes)
2. Be My Baby (The Ronettes)
3. She’s Like The Wind (Patrick Swayze, Feat. Wendy Fraser)
4. Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen)
5. Stay (Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs)
6. Yes (Merry Clayton)

Side B:

1. You Don’t Own Me (The Blow Monkeys)
2. Hey Baby (Bruce Channel)
3. Overload (Zappacosta)
4. Love Is Strange (Mickey & Sylvia)
5. Where Are You Tonight (Tom Johnston)
6. In The Still Of The Night (The Five Satins)