The songs featured on the radio stations originated in or before the early 1990s, the period in which the game is set.

The game's music has been released on two official soundtracks; Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack, released in November 2004, consisting of selections from the in-game radio, and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set, released in December 2004, consisting of eight volumes comprising most of the songs from the game's radio stations.

Critical reception to the soundtracks was positive, as reviewers felt that the selected tracks connected appropriately with the gameplay and period.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack features selected tracks from the in-game radio stations.

[3] Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Official Soundtrack Box Set comprises highlights from the game's radio stations.