<Tr> <Th> Source </Th> <Th> Rating </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> AllMusic </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> Beverly Hills Cop is the soundtrack to the 1984 action comedy film Beverly Hills Cop . It was released on December 4, 1984 (1984 - 012 - 04) by MCA Records, successor - in - interest to Paramount's old record division, the Famous Music Group (specifically Paramount Records). The soundtrack was mastered by Greg Fulginiti and features various artists whose tracks were included in the movie plus some other tracks not included in the movie but are similar in electronic style . The instrumental title tune, "Axel F" by Harold Faltermeyer, became a worldwide hit single and has since been covered by numerous artists . </P> <P> The soundtrack was reviewed by Billboard magazine in the issue dated December 15, 1984 and debuted on the US Billboard 200 the week ending January 12, 1985 at No. 177 . It hit #1 on the US Billboard 200 album chart on June 22, 1985 . </P>

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