The earliest Capcom soundtrack was released on all three popular music formats of the time: cassette tape, vinyl record, and the newly emerging CD format.

Simply titled "Capcom Game Music" it was published in Japan by Alfa Records on the G.M.O. Label (short for Game Music Organization) on August 25, 1986.

The album compiled the original in-game sounds and effects from 9 Capcom Arcade titles, enabling the listener to enjoy their favorite stage theme, boss fight music, or high score ranking jingle at any time!

Side A
01 Ghosts'n Goblins
02 SonSon
03 1942
04 Higemaru
05 Trojan
06 Ghosts'n Goblins Arrange Version

Side B
07 Commando
08 Gun Smoke
09 Exed Exes
10 Section Z
11 Commando Arrange Version

In addition to the original sound board material, there are 2 arranged songs which provide a more polished pop-music spin on the game tunes.

The album's success was soon followed by two more sequels, Capcom Game Music Vol.2 and Vol.3, creating a Trilogy Set.