Double vinyl LP pressing. Forrest Gump: The Soundtrack is based on the award-winning, critically acclaimed film, Forrest Gump. Originally released in 1994, the movie interweaves itself in time through the eyes of it's title character, Forrest Gump, using music as a critical tool to tell the now classic story. Featuring 31 iconic pop hits including Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog," "California Dreamin'" by The Mamas & The Papas, and so many others, it's no surprise this chart-topping album has gone on to become one of the greatest soundtrack albums of all time.