Space Jam (soundtrack)

Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
Soundtrack album by
various artists
ReleasedNovember 12, 1996 (1996-11-12)
Recorded1995–1996
Genres
Length65:16
Labels
Producers
Singles from Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture
  1. "Fly Like an Eagle"
    Released: October 22, 1996
  2. "Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)"
    Released: November 1996
  3. "I Believe I Can Fly"
    Released: November 26, 1996
  4. "Space Jam"
    Released: December 3, 1996
  5. "For You I Will"
    Released: January 14, 1997
  6. "I Turn to You"
    Released: June 17, 1997

Space Jam: Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture is the original soundtrack album of the 1996 film starring Michael Jordan and the Looney Tunes cast. An album featuring the film's score by James Newton Howard was also released. The soundtrack was released by Warner Sunset and Atlantic Records on November 12, 1996. A cover of the Steve Miller Band's "Fly Like an Eagle" by Seal was first released on the soundtrack.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusicStarStarStar[1]
Billboard(favorable)[2]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[3]

The soundtrack peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 on the week ending April 5, 1997, behind Aerosmith's Nine Lives. It was certified double platinum in January 1997. In 2001, the soundtrack was certified 6× platinum.[4]

Track listing

Notes
  • "The Winner", "All of My Days" and "Buggin'" do not appear in the film.
  • "Upside Down ('Round-N-'Round)" contains a sample from "Upside Down" by Diana Ross.
  • ^[a] signifies an additional producer.
  • ^[c] signifies a co-producer.

Album singles

Single information
"Fly Like an Eagle"
  • Performed by: Seal
  • Released: October 22, 1996
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: No. 10 US; No. 13 UK; No. 61 GER
"Hit 'Em High (The Monstars' Anthem)"
"I Believe I Can Fly"
  • Performed by: R. Kelly
  • Released: November 26, 1996
  • Formats: CD, cassette
  • Chart positions: No. 1 UK; No. 1 NZ; No. 2 US
"Space Jam"
  • Performed by: Quad City DJ's
  • Released: December 3, 1996
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: No. 24 NZ; No. 37 US; No. 57 UK
"For You I Will"
  • Performed by: Monica
  • Released: January 14, 1997
  • Formats: CD
  • Chart positions: No. 27 UK; No. 2 NZ; No. 4 US
"I Turn to You"
  • Performed by: All-4-One
  • Released: June 17, 1997

Charts

Certifications

Region CertificationCertified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[32] Gold 35,000^
Belgium (BRMA)[33] Gold 25,000*
Canada (Music Canada)[34] 2× Platinum 200,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[35] Gold 100,000^
Netherlands (NVPI)[36] Gold 50,000^
Norway (IFPI Norway)[37] Gold 25,000*
Poland (ZPAV)[38] Gold 50,000*
Spain (Promusicae)[39] Gold 50,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[40] Gold 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[41] 6× Platinum 6,000,000^

* Sales figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. ↑ AllMusic review
  2. ↑ Verna, Paul (November 30, 1996). "Reviews & Previews: Albums" (PDF). Billboard. p. 79. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Music Review: 'Space Jam'". Entertainment Weekly.
  4. ↑ "RIAA Gold and Platinum Searchable Database". Retrieved January 23, 2009.
  5. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  6. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Soundtrack – Space Jam" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
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  8. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Soundtrack – Space Jam" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Top RPM Albums: Image 9805". RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved March 10, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Soundtrack – Space Jam" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Lescharts.com – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Soundtrack – Space Jam" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  13. ↑ "Album Top 40 slágerlista – 1997. 10. hét" (in Hungarian). MAHASZ. Retrieved January 6, 2026.
  14. ↑ "Charts.nz – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  15. ↑ "Norwegiancharts.com – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 20/4/1997 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Swedishcharts.com – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  18. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Hung Medien. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Official Compilations Chart on 13/4/1997 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  20. ↑ "Soundtrack Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  21. ↑ "Soundtrack Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 28, 2020.
  22. ↑ "Jahreshitparade Alben 1997". austriancharts.at. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  23. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  24. ↑ "Rapports Annuels 1997". Ultratop. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Jaaroverzichten – Album 1997". dutchcharts.nl. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  26. ↑ "Top 100 Album-Jahrescharts" (in German). GfK Entertainment. Retrieved September 8, 2016.
  27. ↑ "Schweizer Jahreshitparade 1997". hitparade.ch. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  28. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  29. ↑ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  30. ↑ "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 1998". Billboard. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  31. ↑ Geoff Mayfield (December 24, 1999). 1999 The Year in Music Totally '90s: Diary of a Decade - The listing of Top Pop Albums of the '90s & Hot 100 Singles of the '90s. Billboard. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  32. ↑ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1997 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  33. ↑ "Ultratop − Goud en Platina – albums 1997". Ultratop. Hung Medien. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  34. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Various Artists – Space Jam - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack". Music Canada. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  35. ↑ "Japanese album certifications – Original Soundtrack – Space Jam" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved January 5, 2019. Select 1997年5月 on the drop-down menu
  36. ↑ "Dutch album certifications – Diverse artiesten – OST Space Jam" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Retrieved January 5, 2019. Enter OST Space Jam in the "Artiest of titel" box. Select 1997 in the drop-down menu saying "Alle jaargangen".
  37. ↑ "IFPI Norsk platebransje Trofeer 1993–2011" (in Norwegian). IFPI Norway. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  38. ↑ "Wyróżnienia – Złote płyty CD - Archiwum - Przyznane w 1998 roku" (in Polish). Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry. Archived from the original on November 26, 2024. Retrieved January 5, 2019.
  39. ↑ Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. p. 950. ISBN 8480486392.
  40. ↑ "British album certifications – Soundtrack – Space Jam". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved January 5, 2019. Select albums in the Formats field. Type Space Jam Soundtrack in the "Search:" field.
  41. ↑ "American album certifications – Soundtrack – Space Jam". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved January 5, 2019.


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