Soundtracks of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

The soundtrack of the open-world, action-adventure video game developed by Rockstar North published by Rockstar Games and first released on 26 October 2004 for the PlayStation 2, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas has an in-game radio that can tune in to eleven stations playing more than 150 tracks of licensed music, as well as a talk radio station. The songs featured on the radio stations originated in or before the early 1990s, the period in which the game is set in 1992 on the fictional West Coast of the United States. Along with several works made from the 90s the soundtrack also included works from the 80s 70s 60s and 50s. Many songs in the game are sampled or interpolated by other artists both in this game and other Grand Theft Auto titles.

Initially, the protagonist can only listen to the radio when he acquires a vehicle; later he can do so at any time of the game, through the audio options in the game menu. The station where the radio of each vehicle will be tuned at the time the player enters is determined by several factors, and players can change stations or turn it off whenever they want. The only vehicles in the game that do not allow access to the radio are police or emergency vehicles, tractors, bicycles and certain boats. Both radio stations and some of the songs they play can be heard in the background in certain places, such as bars, clothing stores, nightclubs, casinos and in the main character's wardrobes. The PC version allows the player to create and customize their own radio stations, with the addition of Youtube videos through custom MP3 files imported by the user himself. However, unlike previous GTAs, which also offered this function, GTA: San Andreas inserts advertising ads between each track.

The game's music has been released on two official soundtracks; Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack, released in November 2004, consisting of selections from the in-game radio, and special edition Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set, released in December 2004, consisting of eight volumes comprising most of the songs from the game's radio stations. Critical reception to the soundtracks was positive, as reviewers felt that the selected tracks connected appropriately with the gameplay and period. Michael Hunter is the composer of the theme song and all the incidental music of the game.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack
Soundtrack album by various artists
Released	November 23, 2004
Genre	Hip hop new jack swing house country gangsta rap funk alternative metal reggae rock soul grunge soft rock G-funk[1][2]
Length	106:40
Label	Interscope
Various artists chronology
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City OST – Greatest Hits (2002) Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack (2004) Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set (2004)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Guardian	(positive)[2]

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack features selected tracks from the in-game radio stations. It was released as a three-disc album on November 23, 2004, by Interscope Records. The first two discs featured the songs, while the third disc is a DVD featuring The Introduction, a short machinima video depicting events before the game. The song Break 4 Love by Raze appears on the in game radio SF-UR. The Nine Inch Nails cover of Head Like a Hole by AFI does not actually appear in the game.^[3]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[4]
IGN	7.3/10[5]
The Michigan Daily	4.5/5[6]
NME	9/10[7]

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set comprises highlights from the game's radio stations. The box set was released on December 7, 2004, across eight discs. The talk radio WCTR is ommited, along with the house radio SF-UR. ^[4][8]

• Official San Andreas website
• Official San Andreas radio station player