5 Facts About the Singles Soundtrack's Early Release

  1. The soundtrack came out on June 30, 1992, three months before the film opened in theaters.
  2. This was an intentional strategy to build hype for the movie through its music.
  3. The soundtrack featured Seattle grunge bands like Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and Alice in Chains.
  4. It became a commercial success, reaching number six on the Billboard 200 chart.
  5. The early release helped define the film’s cultural moment before audiences saw it.