Grand Theft Auto: London 1961 has 13 music stations. London 1961 reuses the 1969 soundtrack, including some music released after its fictional setting. Compare each actual station and its short in-game track selection.
Radio Stations
Radio Stations
Each row identifies an in-game station, style and listed tracks. The two expansions share this audio.
Boosh Sounds
Boosh Sounds plays Upsetters reggae singles. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Reggae
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- The Upsetters - Return of Django
- The Upsetters - Dollar in the Teeth
Groovy Baby
Groovy Baby plays Italian film soundtrack cue also heard on Westminster Wireless. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (1)
- Piero Umiliani & Gianfranco Reverberi - Le Malizie Di Venere - Seq. 3
Monster Sounds
Monster Sounds plays Reggae and skinhead ska selections. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Reggae / Ska
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Harry J Allstars - The Liquidator
- Symarip - Skinhead Moonstomp
Blow Up Radio
Blow Up Radio plays Beat music from The Tiffany Memorandum soundtrack. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (1)
- Riz Ortolani - Beat Fuga Shake
Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope plays Two Italian film score cues. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Francesco De Masi & Alessandro Alessandroni - Hot Camera Shake
- Francesco De Masi & Alessandro Alessandroni - L’Uomo Che Saprà
Out On Beat
Out On Beat plays Period film score selections. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Francesco De Masi & Alessandro Alessandroni - Tema di Londra M. 1
- Riz Ortolani - Latin Quarter
Primary Performance
Primary Performance plays Riz Ortolani film score selections. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Riz Ortolani - The Roaring Twenties
- Riz Ortolani - Teresa L’Illusa
Radio Endora
Radio Endora plays Cues from The Tiffany Memorandum. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Riz Ortolani - Tiffany Sequence M. 8
- Riz Ortolani - Tiffany Sequence M. 22
Westminster Wireless
Westminster Wireless plays Three cues from Le malizie di Venere. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Film soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (3)
- Piero Umiliani & Gianfranco Reverberi - Le Malizie Di Venere - Seq. 3
- Piero Umiliani & Gianfranco Reverberi - Le Malizie Di Venere - Seq. 4
- Piero Umiliani & Gianfranco Reverberi - Le Malizie Di Venere - Seq. 6
Day of Hell
Day of Hell plays Two original Rockstar soundtrack pieces. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Original soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (2)
- Rockstar Games - Saturday Nite at Dirty McNasty’s
- Rockstar Games - Book ’Em
Classical FM
Classical FM plays Station playing the GTA Pomp piece. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Original soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (1)
- Rockstar Games - GTA Pomp
Groovy Beats
Groovy Beats plays Station playing Spy Theme. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Original soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (1)
- Rockstar Games - Spy Theme
Funktastic
Funktastic plays Station playing Austin Allegro Drag Race. Both London expansions use the same soundtrack.
- Music
- Original soundtrack
- Games
- London 1969 and London 1961
Listed tracks (1)
- Rockstar Games - Austin Allegro Drag Race
How the soundtrack works
A car selects an in-game station when you enter it; emergency vehicles use a separate police band. The two London expansions reuse the same station audio. The music blends period songs, Italian film scores and original Rockstar cues. The game soundtrack is short, often one or two pieces per station. Some disc releases print different track labels; the rows here identify the in-game station, not an individual CD track.
FAQ
Does GTA: London 1961 have different radio from London 1969?
No. London 1961 reuses the London 1969 soundtrack, including the same licensed recordings, original music, genre identities, and DJ material.
Why does some London 1961 music sound too modern for the setting?
The soundtrack was assembled for the later-set London 1969 and reused in the prequel. Several recordings therefore postdate the 1961 campaign.
When does radio music play in London 1961?
Music is heard while driving compatible vehicles. The game selects from its vehicle audio when the protagonist gets in, while some original cues are associated with particular vehicles or missions.
Is all of the London 1961 music original?
No. The soundtrack combines licensed reggae and film-score recordings with music created for GTA London. That mixture distinguishes it from the mostly original soundtrack of the first Grand Theft Auto.
Who is the named DJ in GTA London?
Doctor Peter Pants-On hosts Radio Penelope. The remaining DJ voices are not given comparable character names.
Why is there no radio audio on a modern installation?
The original release expects CD audio. A modern installation may launch correctly while remaining silent if the audio disc tracks are not mounted or otherwise available to the game.