Rockstar Games has confirmed that the Grand Theft Auto 6 soundtrack will receive a physical release, with limited edition vinyl and standard CD formats set to hit shelves on November 19 — the very day the long-awaited blockbuster launches in digital game stores. The announcement, first broken by reliable leaker billbil-kun before being officially confirmed by Rockstar minutes later, gives fans who prefer tangible media an official way to own a piece of the game’s musical landscape even as the game itself skips physical retail.
The collection will be published jointly by Rockstar Games and Atlantic Records. Multiple formats are on offer for collectors: a standard double LP vinyl edition priced at $50, a more affordable double CD version at $20, and an eye-catching limited edition vinyl set that retails for $125. All editions are available for preorder now.
An Unconventional Limited Edition
The standout release is the $125 limited edition vinyl, which Rockstar describes as containing two transparent magenta discs filled with blue liquid alongside exclusive artwork — a striking collectible designed to appeal to die-hard fans. The more accessible double CD and standard double LP editions offer the same musical content in conventional packaging for those who do not wish to spend on the novelty item.
The announcement arrives against a backdrop of aggressive marketing from Spotify, which has been teasing the soundtrack both online and across billboards in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Social media accounts tied to an array of artists — including Travis Scott and Keith Richards — have also hinted at their involvement with GTA 6, and today’s confirmation reveals exactly why.
A Lineup Featuring Established Artists
Travis Scott and Keith Richards are among the first batch of artists confirmed to have contributed music to Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album, with additional tracks promised in the coming weeks. The album will be streamable across major platforms, including Spotify.
The soundtrack is a huge part of what makes these worlds feel alive, and we wanted to give fans the chance to bring that experience home in a physical form they can actually hold.
Rockstar Games
The album’s track listing already showcases an eclectic mix, blending hip-hop, rock, and electronic influences. Confirmed tracks so far include Yung Lean’s “That’s It” featuring Future and Metro Boomin, Travis Scott’s “RHYNO” produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo, a collaborative piece titled “Sexy Magic,” Morgan Wallen’s “Last Thing You Need,” Rauw Alejandro’s “Macacoa 2000,” and Keith Richards’ own “Bright Lights, Big City.” These six tracks are available to preview now via major streaming services.
The Physical Edition Irony
The physical soundtrack release carries a certain irony. While fans can purchase vinyl and CDs for the game’s music, GTA 6 itself will not launch on a physical disc — a decision that has drawn criticism from enthusiasts who want to own an actual copy of the upcoming blockbuster rather than receive it in an empty box.
Strauss Zelnick, head of Rockstar’s parent company Take-Two, defended the choice last month, insisting that discs simply do not serve consumers well given the game’s enormous file size. The physical soundtrack therefore stands as one of the few tangible ways for collectors to physically own something from the GTA 6 franchise.
Looking Ahead
Grand Theft Auto 6: The Album is now available for pre-save via major streaming services, where players can also listen to the first six tracks. Rockstar has promised that more than 28 additional artists and tracks will be announced in the lead-up to November 19.
With preorder links already live across all three physical formats, collectors have every opportunity to secure their copies ahead of launch. As the countdown to GTA 6’s digital release continues, Rockstar appears determined to give fans multiple ways — whether through streaming or tangible media — to engage with one of the most anticipated game soundtracks in recent memory.
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