Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album has reached the No. 1 position on Amazon’s CDs & Vinyl Best Sellers ranking, temporarily placing Rockstar Games’ upcoming soundtrack release ahead of Michael Jackson’s Thriller in the retailer’s live chart.
The milestone comes only days after Rockstar officially announced the 34-track GTA 6 album, which launches on November 19, 2026, alongside Grand Theft Auto VI. The Amazon-exclusive vinyl is currently listed at $49.98 and includes a retailer-specific pressing and a 12 x 24-inch exclusive poster.
A snapshot of Amazon’s Best Sellers page circulating on September 19 shows Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album (Amazon Exclusive) at No. 1, with other releases below it and Michael Jackson’s Thriller appearing at No. 3 in that particular ranking.
The achievement is notable, but it requires an important distinction: Amazon Best Sellers rankings are dynamic and can change frequently based on recent sales activity. The placement does not mean the GTA 6 album has outsold Thriller historically or in total lifetime sales.
GTA 6’s Amazon-Exclusive Vinyl Costs $49.98
The version generating attention is Amazon’s exclusive edition of Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album.
It is a 2LP release on deep pink vinyl with purple splatter, packaged in a gatefold jacket. The edition also includes an Amazon-exclusive 12 x 24-inch poster featuring unique GTA 6 artwork.
The retail price is $49.98.
Rockstar has partnered with several retailers for different physical variants, meaning Amazon’s version is only one of several collectible editions available ahead of launch.
Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Barnes & Noble, Urban Outfitters, Blood Records and independent record stores are also receiving exclusive colorways or artwork.
GTA 6’s Vinyl Is Currently Ranking Above Thriller on Amazon
The most striking part of the Amazon ranking is the presence of Michael Jackson’s Thriller below GTA 6.
Thriller remains one of the most famous and commercially successful albums in music history, which makes seeing an unreleased video game soundtrack temporarily ranked ahead of it particularly eye-catching.
Amazon currently sells Thriller on vinyl alongside several other Michael Jackson albums.
The album also continues to appear on current physical music charts decades after its original release. Official Charts data shows Thriller still charting in the UK’s Vinyl Albums rankings during September 2026.
However, Amazon’s Best Sellers list measures current activity on Amazon rather than lifetime sales.
The GTA 6 album’s No. 1 placement therefore indicates strong immediate pre-order momentum, not that Rockstar’s soundtrack has surpassed Thriller as an overall commercial release.
Rockstar Announced GTA 6: The Album Just Days Ago
The strong Amazon performance is particularly notable because Rockstar only officially revealed the album on September 17.
Created in partnership with Atlantic Records, Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album features 34 original tracks designed around Vice City and the wider state of Leonida.
Rockstar has already released six songs:
Yung Lean – “That’s It” featuring Future & Metro Boomin
Travis Scott – “RHYNO”
CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, PinkPantheress, Fred again.. & Etienne de Crécy – “Sexy Magic”
Morgan Wallen – “Last Thing You Need”
Rauw Alejandro – “Macacoa 2000”
Keith Richards – “Bright Lights, Big City”
The remaining 28 tracks have not yet been revealed.
The Most Expensive GTA 6 Vinyl Already Sold Out
Demand has not been limited to the Amazon edition.
Rockstar also introduced a premium limited-edition liquid-filled vinyl, featuring two transparent magenta records containing blue liquid.
That edition was priced at approximately $124.98 and quickly sold out through some official storefronts shortly after the album announcement.
Rockstar is also offering a splatter-edition vinyl and CD through the official GTA 6 album store, while retailers have their own exclusive physical editions.
The strong response suggests collectors are treating GTA 6’s music release as a significant piece of launch merchandise rather than simply a companion soundtrack.
The Album Is Getting a More Traditional Physical Release Than GTA 6 Itself
There is also an unusual contrast between the game and its soundtrack.
While Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album is receiving actual vinyl records and CDs, GTA 6’s boxed console edition will not contain a physical game disc.
Rockstar has confirmed that the physical GTA 6 box contains a digital download code, allowing buyers to begin pre-loading the game on November 12.
That decision generated discussion among physical-game collectors when pre-orders opened earlier this year.
The soundtrack therefore provides something the game itself does not: a traditional piece of physical media containing the actual product.
For collectors, that may be another reason the vinyl editions are seeing substantial early interest.
Rockstar Says More GTA 6 Music Details Are Still Coming
The 34-track album is only one part of GTA 6’s wider music plans.
Rockstar has already confirmed that it will reveal more information about the game’s dynamic score and the “next evolution” of in-game radio before launch.
That wording suggests the album should not be interpreted as GTA 6’s complete soundtrack.
The game is expected to contain additional licensed music and radio programming beyond the 34 original tracks included on the standalone album.
The six singles released so far already span hip-hop, country, Latin music, electronic music and rock, reflecting Rockstar’s promise of a genre-diverse lineup.
GTA 6 and Its Album Both Launch November 19
Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album arrives on November 19, 2026, the same day as the game itself.
GTA 6 launches on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with Rockstar returning players to Vice City as Jason Duval and Lucia Caminos become caught in a criminal conspiracy stretching across Leonida.
With nearly two months still remaining before release, the album reaching No. 1 on Amazon’s CDs & Vinyl Best Sellers list provides another indication of the extraordinary level of attention surrounding Rockstar’s latest launch.
The ranking can change at any time, but for the moment, GTA 6’s unreleased soundtrack has managed to sit above one of the most iconic albums ever released on Amazon’s physical music chart.
FAQ
Is the GTA 6 album really No. 1 on Amazon?
A September 19 snapshot of Amazon’s CDs & Vinyl Best Sellers ranking shows the Amazon-exclusive GTA 6 vinyl at No. 1. Amazon rankings are dynamic, so its position can change frequently.
Did the GTA 6 album outsell Michael Jackson’s Thriller overall?
No. The Amazon ranking reflects current retailer sales activity, not lifetime sales. It does not mean the GTA 6 album has surpassed Thriller in total sales.
How much is the GTA 6 vinyl?
The Amazon-exclusive vinyl costs $49.98 and comes as a 2LP set with an exclusive poster.
What comes with the Amazon GTA 6 vinyl?
It includes two deep-pink records with purple splatter, a gatefold jacket and an exclusive 12 x 24-inch poster.
How many songs are on GTA 6: The Album?
The album contains 34 original tracks. Rockstar has currently released six of them.
When does GTA 6: The Album release?
The album launches on November 19, 2026, alongside Grand Theft Auto VI.
Will GTA 6 itself have a physical disc?
No. Rockstar says the boxed version of GTA 6 contains a download code rather than a disc.
