Common genres on Halloween CDs include film soundtrack scores, rock, and pop.
Lineups range from single composers or solo artists to composer teams/collaborations and various-artists compilations.
Expanded and deluxe editions commonly include previously unreleased music cues, new artwork, and collectible packaging extras such as exclusive posters.
They primarily draw from vintage 1960s material with some late 1950s tracks, featuring rock 'n' roll, R'n'R and R&B novelty cuts plus deep-cut garage and surf sounds.
Most Halloween music releases are issued on CD; expanded or deluxe editions also appear on vinyl and in box-set formats (for example 2xLP, 3xCD, or 6xLP configurations).
