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)
Digital Underground’s 1990 debut album Sex Packets remains a hip-hop classic. This new physical rerelease, available in both CD and vinyl formats, includes 180-gram light blue-black on clear splatter vinyl and features “A Tribute To The Early Days,” previously only available on cassette versions.
Destroyer — Destroyer’s Rubies (Vinyl Reissue)
Celebrating two decades since its release, Dan Bejar’s Destroyer’s Rubies returns in an anniversary edition. Pressed on clear vinyl with a red swirl, it includes the vinyl-exclusive, 23-minute bonus track “Loscil’s Rubies.”
Zootopia 2 (Limited Edition Collectible Steelbook, 4K and Blu-Ray)
The Zootopia franchise continues to be a massive hit for Disney. This steelbook release is packed with behind-the-scenes content, including a feature on the voice cast—featuring Ke Huy Quan—and a Shakira music video.
Dead Again (4K and Blu-Ray)
Kino Lorber has brought new life to the 1991 thriller Dead Again. Directed by Kenneth Branagh and starring Emma Thompson, Andy Garcia, and Robin Williams, this 4K edition is sourced from a scan of the original negative and includes commentary from Branagh.
Ryuichi Sakamoto — Opus (Vinyl Reissue)
Captured shortly before his passing, Ryuichi Sakamoto: Opus documents the composer’s final performance. The reissue is available as a 2-CD digipak or a 4-LP vinyl set pressed on heavyweight 45 RPM records.
Band Of Horses — Everything All The Time (20th Anniversary Edition)
Band Of Horses celebrates the 20th anniversary of Everything All The Time with a comprehensive reissue. The package includes an additional LP of bonus tracks, featuring unreleased songs and a demo version of their hit “The Funeral.”
Deltron 3030 — Deltron 3030 (25th Anniversary Deluxe 4-LP Box Set)
Del The Funky Homosapien’s iconic project Deltron 3030 hits its quarter-century mark with a massive 4-LP box set, which includes the original album alongside instrumentals.
Johnny Blue Skies & The Dark Clouds — Mutiny After Midnight
Sturgill Simpson, under his Johnny Blue Skies moniker, opted for a strictly physical-first release strategy for Mutiny After Midnight. The album is available on vinyl, CD, and cassette, proving that music you can touch remains a powerful draw for fans.
Bruno Mars — The Romantic (Vinyl)
Bruno Mars continues his streak of feel-good hits with The Romantic. The vinyl edition, exclusive to his webstore, features a premium velvet sleeve.
