The La Bamba Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Original Score Written for a Motion Picture or Television Special in 1988.
The film "La Bamba" and its soundtrack have had a significant impact on popular culture, helping to introduce Ritchie Valens' music to a wider audience. The film's success also paved the way for other biographical dramas about musicians, such as "Coal Miner's Daughter" and "Walk the Line".
The La Bamba Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was a commercial success, peaking at number 71 on the US Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also reached number 9 on the US Billboard Top Latin LPs chart.
