The Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media has been awarded since 1960. Until 2001 the award was presented to the composer of the music alone. Since 2001 the producer and engineers have shared in this award.

There have been several minor changes to the name of the award:

  • In 1960 the award was known as Best Sound Track Album - Background Score from a Motion Picture or Television
  • From 1961 to 1962 it was awarded as Best Sound Track Album or Recording of Music Score from Motion Picture or Television
  • From 1964 to 1968 it was awarded as Best Original Score from a Motion Picture or Television Show
  • From 1969 to 1973 and in 1978 it was awarded as Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
  • From 1974 to 1977 it was awarded as Album of Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or a Television Special
  • From 1979 to 1986 it was awarded as Best Album of Original Score Written for A Motion Picture or a Television Special
  • From 1988 to 1990 it was awarded as Best Album or Original Instrumental Background Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television
  • From 1991 to 1999 it was awarded as Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture or for Television
  • In 2000 it was awarded as Best Instrumental Composition Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
  • From 2001 to the present it has been awarded as Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.

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