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Every Grammys Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media winner

26 ceremonies, 2000–2025. 26 different winners.

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media was previously known as Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Pictures, Television or Other Visual Media.

It carried that name from 2001 to 2011 and the present one from 2012. At its first ceremony, in 2000, it was Best Soundtrack Album.

One band per year, because no winner has gone back-to-back in the years on record. Colored by label; scroll sideways for the full run.
Phil Collins and Mark Mancina, producers'00
Danny Bramson and Cameron Crowe, producers'01
T Bone Burnett, producer'02
Ted Greenberg, Allan Slutsky and Harry Weinger, compilation producers; Ted Greenberg and Kooster McAllister, engineers/mixers'03
Randy Spendlove and Ric Wake, compilation producers; Dan Hetzel, engineer/mixer'04
Zach Braff, compilation producer'05
James Austin, Stuart Benjamin and Taylor Hackford, compilation producers'06
T Bone Burnett, producer; Mike Piersante, engineer/mixer'07
George Martin and Giles Martin, producers; Paul Hicks, engineer/mixer'08
Jason Reitman, Margaret Yen and Peter Afterman, producers'09
A. R. Rahman, producer; H. Sridhar, P. A. Deepak and Vivianne Chaix, engineers/mixers'10
Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett, producers'11
Stewart Lerman, Randall Poster and Kevin Weaver, producers; Stewart Lerman, engineer/mixer'12
Woody Allen, producer'13
Butch Vig, compilation producer; James Brown, engineer/mixer'14
Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Tom MacDougall and Chris Montan, compilation producers; David Boucher, engineer/mixer'15
Julian Raymond, compilation producer; Jeff Pollack, music supervisor'16
Steve Berkowitz, Don Cheadle and Robert Glasper, compilation producers; Ed Gerrard, music supervisor'17
Justin Hurwitz and Marius de Vries, compilation producers, Steven Gizicki, music supervisor; Nicholai Baxter, engineer/mixer'18
Alex Lacamoire, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Greg Wells, compilation producers; Derik Lee, Ian MacGregor and Greg Wells, engineers/mixers'19
Paul "DJWS" Blair, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Nick Monson, Lukas Nelson, Mark Nilan Jr. and Benjamin Rice, compilation producers; Julianne Jordan and Julia Michels, music supervisors; Tom Elmhirst, engineer/mixer'20
Taika Waititi, compilation producer'21
Salaam Remi, compilation producer; Lynn Fainchtein, music supervisor; Jimmy Douglass, Ryan Evans and Salaam Remi, engineers/mixers'22
Mike Elizondo, Tom MacDougall and Lin-Manuel Miranda, compilation producers; David Boucher and Joey Raia, engineers/mixers'23
Brandon Davis, Mark Ronson and Kevin Weaver, compilation producers; George Drakoulias, music supervisor'24
Bradley Cooper, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jason Ruder, compilation producers; Steven Gizicki, music supervisor'25

Who kept losing

Counting nominations in this category only, 2000–2025.

Most nominated, never won

  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer3 noms
  • Adam Anders, Peer Åström and Ryan Murphy, producers2 noms
  • Alan Ball, Gary Calamar and Kevin Weaver, producers2 noms
  • Paul Katz and Alexandra Patsavas, producers2 noms

Most losses

  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer3L · 0W
  • Adam Anders, Peer Åström and Ryan Murphy, producers2L · 0W
  • Alan Ball, Gary Calamar and Kevin Weaver, producers2L · 0W
  • Paul Katz and Alexandra Patsavas, producers2L · 0W

The full list

YearWinnerLabel
2025Bradley Cooper, Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Jason Ruder, compilation producers; Steven Gizicki, music supervisor (Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein)
beat 4 others
  • Nick Baxter, Blitz Bazawule and Stephen Bray, compilation producers; Jordan Carroll and Morgan Rhodes, music supervisors (The Color Purple)
  • Dave Jordan, Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds, compilation producers; Dave Jordan, music supervisor (Deadpool & Wolverine)
  • Emerald Fennell, compilation producer; Kirsten Lane, music supervisor (Saltburn)
  • Ian Cripps, Brandon Davis, Joe Khoury and Kevin Weaver, compilation producers; Mike Knobloch and Rachel Levy, music supervisors (Twisters: The Album)
Not listed
2024Brandon Davis, Mark Ronson and Kevin Weaver, compilation producers; George Drakoulias, music supervisor (Barbie the Album)
beat 4 others
  • Brandon Davis, Pete Ganbarg, Joseph Khoury and Blake Mills, compilation producers; Frankie Pine, music supervisor (Aurora)
  • Ryan Coogler, Archie Davis and Ludwig Göransson, compilation producers; Dave Jordan, music supervisor (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired By)
  • Kevin Feige, James Gunn and Dave Jordan, compilation producers; Dave Jordan, music supervisor (Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3: Awesome Mix, Vol. 3)
  • Leo Birenberg, Zach Robinson and Al Yankovic, compilation producers; Suzanne Coffman, music supervisor (Weird: The Al Yankovic Story)
Not listed
2023Mike Elizondo, Tom MacDougall and Lin-Manuel Miranda, compilation producers; David Boucher and Joey Raia, engineers/mixers (Encanto)
beat 4 others
  • Dave Cobb, Baz Luhrmann, Jameson Shaw and Elliott Wheeler, compilation producers; Anton Monsted, music supervisor (Elvis)
  • Matt Duffer and Ross Duffer, compilation producers; Nora Felder, music supervisor (Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Original Series, Season 4 (Vol. 2))
  • Lorne Balfe, Harold Faltermeyer, Lady Gaga and Hans Zimmer, compilation producers (Top Gun: Maverick)
  • David Newman, Matt Sullivan and Jeanine Tesori, compilation producers (West Side Story)
Not listed
2022Salaam Remi, compilation producer; Lynn Fainchtein, music supervisor; Jimmy Douglass, Ryan Evans and Salaam Remi, engineers/mixers (The United States vs. Billie Holiday)
beat 6 others
  • Craig Gillespie, compilation producer; Susan Jacobs, music supervisor (Cruella)
  • Alex Lacamoire, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Dan Romer, compilation producers; Jordan Carroll, music supervisor (Dear Evan Hansen)
  • Alex Lacamoire, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Bill Sherman and Greg Wells, compilation producers; Steven Gizicki, music supervisor (In the Heights)
  • Nicholai Baxter, compilation producer; Randall Poster, music supervisor (One Night in Miami...)
  • Stephen Bray and Jason Michael Webb, compilation producers (Respect)
  • Doug Besterman, Cinco Paul and Scott M. Riesett, compilation producers (Schmigadoon! Episode 1)
Not listed
2021Taika Waititi, compilation producer (Jojo Rabbit)
beat 4 others
  • Nate Heller, compilation producer; Howard Paar, music supervisor (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood)
  • Jonathan Leahy, compilation producer (Bill & Ted Face the Music)
  • Savan Kotecha, compilation producer; Becky Bentham, music supervisor (Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga)
  • Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Tom MacDougall and Dave Metzger, compilation producers (Frozen 2)
Not listed
2020Paul "DJWS" Blair, Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Nick Monson, Lukas Nelson, Mark Nilan Jr. and Benjamin Rice, compilation producers; Julianne Jordan and Julia Michels, music supervisors; Tom Elmhirst, engineer/mixer (A Star Is Born)
beat 4 others
  • Jon Favreau and Hans Zimmer, compilation producers (The Lion King: The Songs)
  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer; Mary Ramos, music supervisor (Once Upon a Time in Hollywood)
  • Giles Martin, compilation producer (Rocketman)
  • Spring Aspers and Dana Sano, compilation producers; Kier Lehman, music supervisor (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)
Not listed
2019Alex Lacamoire, Benj Pasek, Justin Paul and Greg Wells, compilation producers; Derik Lee, Ian MacGregor and Greg Wells, engineers/mixers (The Greatest Showman)
beat 4 others
  • Luca Guadagnino, compilation producer; Robin Urdang, music supervisor (Call Me by Your Name)
  • David Leitch and Ryan Reynolds, compilation producers; John Houlihan, music supervisor (Deadpool 2)
  • Timothy J. Smith, compilation producer; Michael Hill and Brian Ross, music supervisors (Lady Bird)
  • Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer and Timothy J. Smith, compilation producers; Nora Felder, music supervisor (Stranger Things)
Not listed
2018Justin Hurwitz and Marius de Vries, compilation producers, Steven Gizicki, music supervisor; Nicholai Baxter, engineer/mixer (La La Land)
beat 4 others
  • Edgar Wright, compilation producer (Baby Driver)
  • James Gunn, compilation producer (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: Awesome Mix Vol. 2)
  • Pharrell Williams, compilation producer (Hidden Figures: The Album)
  • Opetaia Foa'i, Tom MacDougall, Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda, compilation producers (Moana: The Songs)
Not listed
2017Steve Berkowitz, Don Cheadle and Robert Glasper, compilation producers; Ed Gerrard, music supervisor (Miles Ahead)
beat 4 others
  • Salaam Remi and Mark Ronson, compilation producers; Iain Cooke, music supervisor (Amy)
  • O'Shea Jackson and Andre Young, compilation producers; Jojo Villanueva, music supervisor (Straight Outta Compton)
  • Mike Caren, Darren Higman and Kevin Weaver, compilation producers; Gabe Hilfer and Season Kent, music supervisors (Suicide Squad (Collector's Edition))
  • Stewart Lerman, Randall Poster and Kevin Weaver, compilation producers; Meghan Currier, music supervisor (Vinyl: The Essentials Season 1)
Not listed
2016Julian Raymond, compilation producer; Jeff Pollack, music supervisor (Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me)
beat 4 others
  • Jim Beanz and Timbaland, compilation producers; Jen Ross, music supervisor (Empire: Season 1)
  • Mike Knobloch and Dana Sano, compilation producers (Fifty Shades of Grey)
  • Julianne Jordan, Harvey Mason Jr. and Julia Michels, compilation producers (Pitch Perfect 2)
  • Ava DuVernay, compilation producer; Morgan Rhodes, music supervisor (Selma)
Not listed
2015Kristen Anderson-Lopez, Robert Lopez, Tom MacDougall and Chris Montan, compilation producers; David Boucher, engineer/mixer (Frozen)
beat 4 others
  • Susan Jacobs and David O. Russell, compilation producers (American Hustle)
  • Peter Afterman and Harry Weinger, compilation producers; Budd Carr and Margaret Yen, music supervisors (Get On Up: The James Brown Story)
  • James Gunn, compilation producer; Dave Jordan, music supervisor (Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix Vol. 1)
  • Robbie Robertson, compilation producer; Randall Poster, music supervisor (The Wolf of Wall Street)
Not listed
2014Butch Vig, compilation producer; James Brown, engineer/mixer (Sound City: Real to Reel)
beat 4 others
  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer (Django Unchained)
  • Baz Luhrmann and Anthony Seyler, compilation producers (The Great Gatsby (Deluxe Edition))
  • Cameron Mackintosh, Lee McCutcheon and Stephan Metcalfe, compilation producers (Les Misérables (Deluxe Edition))
  • Stephan Badger and Greg Camalier, compilation producers (Muscle Shoals)
Not listed
2013Woody Allen, producer (Midnight in Paris)
beat 4 others
  • Dondi Bastone and Alexander Payne, producers (The Descendants)
  • Chris Blackwell and Barry Cole, producers (Marley)
  • Kaylin Frank and Mitchell Leib, producers (The Muppets)
  • Adam Anders and Peer Åström, producers (Rock of Ages)
Not listed
2012Stewart Lerman, Randall Poster and Kevin Weaver, producers; Stewart Lerman, engineer/mixer (Boardwalk Empire: Volume 1)
beat 4 others
  • Christina Aguilera (Burlesque)
  • Adam Anders, Peer Åström and Ryan Murphy, producers (Glee: The Music, Volume 4)
  • Alan Menken, producer (Tangled)
  • Gary Calamar, producer (True Blood – Volume 3)
Not listed
2011Stephen Bruton and T Bone Burnett, producers (Crazy Heart)
beat 4 others
  • Adam Anders, Peer Åström and Ryan Murphy, producers (Glee: The Music, Volume 1)
  • Blake Leyh and Tony Seyler, producers (Tremé)
  • Alan Ball, Gary Calamar and Kevin Weaver, producers (True Blood – Volume 2)
  • Paul Katz and Alexandra Patsavas, producers (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse)
Not listed
2010A. R. Rahman, producer; H. Sridhar, P. A. Deepak and Vivianne Chaix, engineers/mixers (Slumdog Millionaire)
beat 4 others
  • Steve Jordan, producer (Cadillac Records)
  • Quentin Tarantino, producer (Inglourious Basterds)
  • Alan Ball, Gary Calamar and Kevin Weaver, producers (True Blood)
  • Paul Katz and Alexandra Patsavas, producers (Twilight)
Not listed
2009Jason Reitman, Margaret Yen and Peter Afterman, producers (Juno)
beat 4 others
  • Kathy Nelson and Ridley Scott, producers (American Gangster)
  • Richard Lewis, producer (August Rush)
  • Benny Anderson, producer (Mamma Mia!)
  • Mike Higham, producer (Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street)
Not listed
2008George Martin and Giles Martin, producers; Paul Hicks, engineer/mixer (Love)
beat 4 others
  • T Bone Burnett, Matthias Gohl and Elliot Goldenthal, producers (Across the Universe)
  • Harvey Mason, Randy Spendlove, Matt Sullivan and Damon Thomas, producers (Dreamgirls)
  • Marc Shaiman, producer (Hairspray)
  • Glen Hansard, producer (Once)
Not listed
2007T Bone Burnett, producer; Mike Piersante, engineer/mixer (Walk the Line)unverified
beat 4 others
  • Gustavo Santaolalla, producer (Brokeback Mountain)
  • Chris Montan and Randy Newman, producers (Cars)
  • Mitchell Leib and Alexandra Patsavas, producers (Grey's Anatomy – Volume 2)
  • Mychael Danna, producer (Little Miss Sunshine)
Not listed
2006James Austin, Stuart Benjamin and Taylor Hackford, compilation producers (Ray)
beat 4 others
  • Phil Ramone, compilation producer (Beyond the Sea)
  • Brian McNelis and Skip Williamson, compilation producers (Napoleon Dynamite)
  • Steve Berkowitz, Bruce Dickinson and Jeff Rosen, compilation producers (No Direction Home: The Soundtrack – Bootleg Series, Vol. 7)
  • Gary Calamar, Thomas Golubic and Errol Kolosine, compilation producers (Six Feet Under, Vol. 2: Everything Ends)
Not listed
2005Zach Braff, compilation producer (Garden State)
beat 4 others
  • T Bone Burnett, compilation producer (Cold Mountain)
  • Peter Asher and Stephen Endelman, compilation producers (De-Lovely)
  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer (Kill Bill Vol. 2)
  • Andrew Adamson, Christopher Douridas and Michael Ostin, compilation producers (Shrek 2)
Not listed
2004Randy Spendlove and Ric Wake, compilation producers; Dan Hetzel, engineer/mixer (Chicago)
beat 4 others
  • Robbie Robertson, Martin Scorsese and Hal Willner, compilation producers (Gangs of New York)
  • Quentin Tarantino, compilation producer (Kill Bill Vol. 1)
  • CJ Vanston, compilation producer (A Mighty Wind)
  • Jack Black, Richard Linklater and Randall Poster, compilation producers (School of Rock)
Not listed
2003Ted Greenberg, Allan Slutsky and Harry Weinger, compilation producers; Ted Greenberg and Kooster McAllister, engineers/mixers (Standing in the Shadows of Motown)
beat 4 others
  • Debra MacCulloch, Howard Paar and Stacy Peralta, compilation producers (Dogtown and Z-Boys)
  • Andy Gershon, Kate Hyman and Jon Sidel, compilation producers (I Am Sam)
  • Gary Calamar and Thomas Golubić, compilation producers (Six Feet Under)
  • Alfonso Cuarón, Camilo Lara and Liza Richardson, compilation producers (Y Tu Mamá También)
Not listed
2002T Bone Burnett, producer (O Brother, Where Art Thou?)
beat 4 others
  • Nick Angel and Kathy Nelson, compilation producers (Bridget Jones's Diary)
  • Marius De Vries, Baz Luhrmann and Anton Monsted, compilation producers (Moulin Rouge!)
  • Marylata E. Jacob and Michael Ostin, compilation producers (Shrek)
  • Martin Bruestle and David Chase, compilation producers (The Sopranos: Peppers & Eggs)
Not listed
2001Danny Bramson and Cameron Crowe, producers (Almost Famous)
beat 4 others
  • Jay David Saks, producer (Fantasia 2000)
  • John Cusack and Kathy Nelson, producers (High Fidelity)
  • Aimee Mann (Magnolia)
  • Martin Bruestle and David Chase, producers (The Sopranos)
Not listed
2000Phil Collins and Mark Mancina, producers (Tarzan)
beat 4 others
  • Chris Douridas and Sam Mendes, producers (American Beauty)
  • Danny Bramson and Guy Oseary, compilation producers (Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me)
  • Jason Bentley, Guy Oseary and Russ Rieger, compilation producers (The Matrix)
  • Hans Zimmer, producer (The Prince of Egypt)
Not listed

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