Featuring musical score composed by Brian Tyler, the 14-track album was released through Lionsgate Records on August 14, 2012.

"[4] Thomas Glorieux of Maintitles wrote "The Expendables 2 is a must buy, considering it's almost non stop action material from start to finish".

[5] Daniel Schweiger of Assignment X wrote "Brian Tyler guns down the action again for a spruced-up geritol team supreme".

[6] Justin Lowe of The Hollywood Reporter wrote "though the soundtrack would have benefited from a higher ratio of contemporary hits to familiar classics, Brian Tyler's score carries the action without overwhelming it.

"[7] Several popular songs also appear in the film, including "The Wanderer" by Dion DiMucci, "Mustang Sally" by Mack Rice, "Crystal Blue Persuasion" by Tommy James & the Shondells, "Groovin'" and "Beautiful Morning" by The Young Rascals, "Rip It Up" by Little Richard, "I Just Want to Celebrate" by Rare Earth, and "You Don't Want to Fight with Me" by Stallone's younger brother Frank Stallone.