Pulp Fiction (Music from the Motion Picture) accompanies the 1994 American crime film Pulp Fiction, directed by Quentin Tarantino. The soundtrack is a curated compilation of pre‑existing songs selected by Tarantino and music supervisor Kerry Brown, featuring rock and roll, surf rock, soul, and pop tracks that enhance the film’s eclectic narrative style and darkly comedic tone. The album does not contain an original score, though composer Dick Dale’s surf guitar pieces and Ennio Morricone motifs appear in the film’s soundscape.
The soundtrack album was released on October 19, 1994 via MCA Records. It contains 16 tracks, runs approximately 55 minutes, and is available on major platforms including Apple Music, Spotify, and other digital services. A vinyl edition was also released.
The album’s selection emphasizes retro‑infused rock, soul, and surf music, creating a distinctive, energetic, and ironic soundtrack that complements the film’s non-linear storytelling. Its musical variety, memorable cues, and stylistic boldness contributed to the album becoming a cultural touchstone and achieving commercial success.
Composer / Contributors: Various artists, including Dick Dale, Urge Overkill, Chuck Berry, Al Green
Release Date: October 19, 1994
Label: MCA Records
Tracks: 16
Genre: Soundtrack / Rock, Surf Rock, Soul
Pulp Fiction: Tracklist
- Dick Dale – Miserlou
- Kool & The Gang – Jungle Boogie
- Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
- Ricky Nelson – Lonesome Town (1990 Digital Remaster)
- Dusty Springfield – Son Of A Preacher Man
- The Centurians – Bullwinkle, Pt. II
- Chuck Berry – You Never Can Tell (1964 Single Version / Mono)
- Urge Overkill – Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon
- Maria McKee – If Love Is A Red Dress (Hang Me In Rags) [Acoustic Demo Version]
- The Statler Brothers – Flowers On the Wall
- The Lively Ones – Surf Rider
