Hairspray: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

The Hairspray: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack is the official album from John Waters' 1988 cult classic film. This soundtrack authentically captures the early 1960s Baltimore atmosphere with a curated selection of rock and dance hits from the era. It features tracks by notable artists including Rachel Sweet performing the title song "Hairspray," The Ikettes with "I'm Blue," and Gene Pitney's "Town Without Pity." The collection embodies the film's distinctive retro vibe, blending R&B and rockabilly sounds that are central to the movie's setting and plot. This soundtrack serves as both a musical time capsule of 1962 and an essential companion piece to the original motion picture.