It was released on October 12, 2010 and features song from Jason Walker, Placebo, Bat for Lashes, Mads Langer, Plumb, the Smashing Pumpkins, amongst several others.

[1] A critic based at The Line of Best Fit wrote "The Vampire Diaries OTS is a well-compiled mix from established artists, making it an easy, likeable listen for fans of vampyric creatures and decent music alike.

"[2] Frank Mojica of Consequence assigned a C- to the album, saying "The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack satisfies all these expectations with a hit-or-miss collection of songs.

"[3] Charlie Doherty of Seattle Post-Intelligencer wrote "The Vampire Diaries: Original Television Soundtrack does a fine job of bringing beauty into the dark vampire world, as heard on the show itself, and including a passable balance of rock and dance-pop tracks.

[5] Katie Territt of Stereoboard wrote "The songs soundtrack the show's themes perfectly, but also stand up on their own as quaility music made by fantastic artists.