Is really interesting that except for Risky Biz and Thief {I am surprised it still is} no others are still in print. Not only that but some have been OOP for 2 decades.
My Favorite TD soundtrack is
Flashpoint - 'natch
This was once a difficult find for TD fan's, even the mid 90's One Way re-issue has not been made in 15 years. I have noticed over past year that price has dropped though for both the One Way and the original CD on Heavy Metal label. I much greatly like the sound on that Heavy Metal issue best. If you can find it for under $4o it is well worth the money. I was able to get a 2nd copy as back-up on eBay several months ago for only $31.
My other recommendations are:
- Firestarter - excellent soundtrack. Look for the MCA CD it so very much better than the Varse Sarbande. The MCA was made from the master tapes the other was not.
- Risky Business - TD only did 4 tracks on it but they are some of their best movie work.
- Heartbreakers - this one is decent but OOP for long time and price usually high.
- Sorcerer - This one for me was an acquired taste. I now really like it. I do not like the way Esoteric's releases are in terms of sound. The original MCA CD can be found usually for less money on eBay than new CD's are at Amazon
- Wavelength - a good listen but OOP for a long time.
- Miracle Mile - The only post-1987 TD album I like. I think it's a really good soundtrack not sure if others feel the same way.
Edit: I now see you on want only recommendations up to 1987. So remove Miracle Mile and substitute Legend or 3 O'clock High instead. I know there is some controversy on 3 O'clock but I like the album regardless.