Batman (album)

Batman (album) is the soundtrack album for the 1989 film Batman, directed by Tim Burton. It was written and produced primarily by Prince, with contributions from Danny Elfman, who composed the film's score. Released on June 20, 1989, by Warner Bros. Records, the album is a mixture of funk, rock, and pop, and features several songs that were directly inspired by the film's characters and plot.

The album was a commercial success, topping the Billboard 200 chart for six consecutive weeks and being certified multi-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). It spawned several hit singles, including "Batdance," "Partyman," and "Scandalous!" (a duet with Kim Basinger, who played Vicki Vale in the film).

Despite not being the film's actual score, Batman (album) became closely associated with the movie's release and contributed significantly to the overall cultural phenomenon surrounding the film. It won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group for "Batdance." Critical reception of the album was mixed, with some praising its originality and energy, while others found it to be an uneven and sometimes jarring collection of songs. However, its commercial success and cultural impact cemented its place as a significant work in Prince's discography and a notable soundtrack album.