Various – Miami Vice (Music From The Television Series) (Pre-Owned Vinyl) MCA Records 1985

Product Description

Originally released in 1985, Miami Vice (Music from the Television Series) is the iconic soundtrack album from one of the most influential television shows of the 1980s. Featuring an unforgettable collection of pop, rock, and electronic music, the album captures the unmistakable atmosphere of Miami Vice, combining stylish synthesizers, driving rhythms, and chart-topping hits. Highlights include Glenn Frey's "Smuggler's Blues" and "You Belong to the City," Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight," and Jan Hammer's legendary instrumental "Miami Vice Theme," one of the most recognizable television themes ever recorded.

Released on MCA Records, this classic soundtrack helped redefine the relationship between popular music and television, with Miami Vice using contemporary hit songs to create its cinematic atmosphere. Jan Hammer's "Miami Vice Theme" became a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, while the soundtrack itself reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200. Featuring music by Glenn Frey, Phil Collins, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Jan Hammer, this essential 1985 release perfectly captures the neon-lit style, excitement, and unmistakable sound of the decade. A must-have addition to any 1980s soundtrack, classic rock, synth-pop, television memorabilia, or vintage vinyl collection.

Key Collector Details

• MCA Records – Vinyl LP

• Catalog Number: MCA-6150

• Originally Released: 1985

• 12-inch Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Features 11 recordings from the hit television series

• Includes the No. 1 hit "Miami Vice Theme" by Jan Hammer

• Features "In the Air Tonight" by Phil Collins and "You Belong to the City" by Glenn Frey

• Includes performances by Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and other major 1980s artists

• Reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200

• One of the defining television soundtrack albums of the 1980s

• Features original music composed by Jan Hammer

Track Listing

Side A

1. Jan Hammer – The Original Miami Vice Theme (Instrumental) – 1:00

2. Glenn Frey – Smuggler's Blues – 3:45

3. Chaka Khan – Own the Night – 4:50

4. Glenn Frey – You Belong to the City – 5:30

5. Phil Collins – In the Air Tonight – 5:29

Side B

1. Jan Hammer – Miami Vice (Instrumental) – 2:26

2. Grandmaster Melle Mel – Vice – 5:00

3. Tina Turner – Better Be Good to Me – 5:12

4. Jan Hammer – Flashback (Instrumental) – 3:19

5. Jan Hammer – Chase (Instrumental) – 2:36

6. Jan Hammer – Evan (Instrumental) – 3:05