Streaming services are the primary way a lot of people consume their media of choice, whether that be music or TV shows or movies. Not everybody is on board, though, and some who are are getting tired of it. Regular price increases and limited streaming libraries have some consumers returning to physical media, preferring vinyl and CDs and DVDs and more, objects they can hold and own without fear of losing access, over streaming options.
Companies are more than happy to support this wave: Whatever you might be into, each month brings a slew of new releases that has something for everybody. Some stand out above the rest, naturally, so check out some of our favorite physical media releases of March below.
Killers Of The Flower Moon (4K and Blu-Ray)
Few disc announcements created as much excitement in the physical media community as the Killers Of The Flower Moon 4K did. The offering continues Criterion’s fruitful collaboration with Martin Scorsese, which now includes 10 releases. The set is incredibly thoughtful, featuring stunning alternate cover art from Osage artist Noah Kemohah, a beautiful book of photographs and essays, and extensive special features.
Digital Underground — Sex Packets (35th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue)
The group’s 1990 debut album Sex Packets, a hip-hop classic, just received a physical rerelease in both CD and vinyl formats. On vinyl, it comes pressed on 180-gram light blue-black on clear splatter vinyl, including “A Tribute To The Early Days,” previously only available on cassette.
Destroyer — Destroyer’s Rubies (Vinyl Reissue)
Celebrating two decades since its release, Dan Bejar’s Destroyer’s Rubies returns on clear vinyl with a red swirl, including the vinyl-exclusive, 23-minute bonus track “Loscil’s Rubies.”
Zootopia 2 (Limited Edition Collectible Steelbook, 4K and Blu-Ray)
The Zootopia franchise continues its massive success with this steelbook release. It includes behind-the-scenes looks at the animation process, a feature on the voice cast—including Ke Huy Quan—and a Shakira music video.
Dead Again (4K and Blu-Ray)
Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Emma Thompson, Andy Garcia, and Robin Williams, this 1991 thriller receives a stunning 4K restoration from Kino Lorber, featuring a new scan of the original negative.
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Opus (Vinyl Reissue)
Captured shortly before his passing, Sakamoto’s final performance in Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus is reissued on 4-LP heavyweight vinyl at 45 RPM, complete with a collector’s booklet.
Band Of Horses — Everything All The Time (20th Anniversary Edition)
Band Of Horses celebrates the anniversary of their breakout album with a reissue that includes an additional LP of bonus tracks, unreleased songs, and a demo version of “The Funeral.”
Deltron 3030 — Deltron 3030 (25th Anniversary Deluxe 4-LP Box Set)
Del The Funky Homosapien and his collaborators mark a quarter-century of their self-titled debut with a massive 4-LP box set, featuring the original album and instrumental versions.
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds — Mutiny After Midnight
Sturgill Simpson, under his Johnny Blue Skies moniker, opted for a physical-only release strategy for Mutiny After Midnight, proving that music you can touch remains a powerful force in the industry.
Bruno Mars — The Romantic (Vinyl)
Bruno Mars brings his signature sound to vinyl with The Romantic, which includes a webstore-exclusive edition featuring a velvet sleeve.
