2026 reissue - Initially released in 1995, Empire Records is the much-acclaimed 1990s cult classic movie about a group of young record store employees which boasted an impressive ensemble cast, including Renée Zellweger, Liv Tyler, Ethan Embry, Robin Tunney, Rory Cochrane and Johnny Whitworth.
Set over the course of a day, the film followed the employees as they tried to save their store from being bought by a large retail chain, while they also grappled with an array of young adult dramas and prepared for a visit from the fictional washed-up pop star Rex Manning.
Music, of course, played a crucial role in Empire Records. Released by A&M Records, the film’s soundtrack featured classic ‘90s artists including The Cranberries, Gin Blossoms, Edwyn Collins, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Better Than Ezra, and many more!
| A1 | Gin Blossoms - Til I Hear It From You |
| A2 | The Cranberries - Liar |
| A3 | Edwyn Collins - A Girl Like You |
| A4 | The Martinis - Free |
| B1 | Toad The Wet Sprocket - Crazy Life |
| B2 | The Innocence Mission - Bright As Yellow |
| B3 | Better Than Ezra - Circle Of Friends |
| B4 | Ape Hangers - I Don’t Want To Live Today |
| C1 | Cracker - Whole Lotta Trouble |
| C2 | The Meices - Ready, Steady, Go |
| C3 | Drill - What You Are |
| C4 | Lustre - Nice Overalls |
| D1 | Please - Here It Comes Again |
| D2 | Evan Dando - The Ballad Of El Goodo |
| D3 | Coyote Shivers - Sugarhigh |
