Listmania!
A list of surround sound releases I enjoy.
By an Amazon.com customer
Genesis Box Set 3 (1970-1975)[13 Disc Set]Genesis Box Set 3 (1970-1975)[13 Disc Set] by Genesis
Buy new: $82.97 / Used from: $69.99
All studio albums by Genesis have been released in surround sound (except the very first album, but we don't really care about that one anyway), in 3 box sets. This one has the 1970-1975 albums (Trespass, Nursery Cryme, Foxtrot, Selling England by the Pound, and The Lamb lies down on Broadway, also available as individual releases, plus a bonus disk with rarities (also in surround sound).
Genesis 1976-1982Genesis 1976-1982 by Genesis
Buy new: $77.97 / Used from: $79.99
This period 1976-1982, includes CD/DVD-audio disks of the albums "A trick of the tail", "Wind & Wuthering", "...And then there were three", "Duke" and "Abacab" (also available as individual releases), and a bonus disk of B-sides and rarities, also in surround sound.
1983-1998 Box Set 5CD/5DVD1983-1998 Box Set 5CD/5DVD by Genesis
Buy new: $58.47 / Used from: $43.49
The albums "Genesis", "Invisible Touch", "We can't dance", and "Calling all stations" (also available as individual releases), plus a bonus disk of b-sides also in surround sound.
Talking HeadsTalking Heads by Talking Heads
Buy new: $134.99 / Used from: $86.88
The Talking Heads, too, have released all of their studio albums in surround sound versions. This box contains "Talking Heads: 77", "More Songs About Buildings and Food", "Fear of Music", "Remain in Light", "Speaking in Tongues", "Little Creatures", "True Stories", and "Naked", also available as individual releases.
SurroundedSurrounded by Björk
Buy new: $129.98 / Used from: $58.94
A box with Bjork's wonderful studio albums in dualdisk format, with 5.1 versions on the DVD side. Contains "Debut", "Post", "Homogenic", "Selmasongs", "Vespertine", "Medúlla", and "Drawing Restraint 9", also available as individual releases.
VoltaVolta by Björk
Buy used from: $6.19
"Volta" is a Bjork album released after the "Surrounded" box set came out. It has also been released in surround sound format.
Speak & Spell (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD)Speak & Spell (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD) by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $18.59
Depeche Mode has also gone back and released its catalogue in surround sound (in CD/DVD combos). No nice box set, so I list all of the individual releases. "Speak & Spell" is their first 1981 release.
A Broken FrameA Broken Frame by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $13.98
1982 album
Construction Time AgainConstruction Time Again by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $4.57
1983
Some Great RewardSome Great Reward by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $15.44
1984
Black CelebrationBlack Celebration by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $22.99 / Used from: $16.19
1986
Music for the Masses (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD)Music for the Masses (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD) by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $25.50
1987
Violator (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD)Violator (Deluxe Edition CD+DVD) by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $11.88
1990
Songs of Faith and DevotionSongs of Faith and Devotion by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $7.16
1993
UltraUltra by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $10.27
1997
ExciterExciter by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $9.76
2001
Playing the AngelPlaying the Angel by Depeche Mode
Buy used from: $5.04
2005
Sounds of the Universe (CD + DVD)Sounds of the Universe (CD + DVD) by Depeche Mode
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $8.98
New 2009 album!
Nothing Like the SunNothing Like the Sun by Sting
Buy used from: $17.99
As far as I'm aware, Sting has released 4 of his albums in surround sound. Here they are.
Brand New Day (Digital Theater System (DTS) version)Brand New Day (Digital Theater System (DTS) version) by Sting
Buy used from: $34.97
Ten Summoner's Tales (DTS Edition)Ten Summoner's Tales (DTS Edition) by Sting
Buy used from: $35.99
Sacred LoveSacred Love by Sting
Buy used from: $19.90
Stupid DreamStupid Dream by Porcupine Tree
Buy used from: $34.42
The prog rock band Porcupine Tree has released 5 of its albums in surround sound. Here they are.
Lightbulb SunLightbulb Sun by Porcupine Tree
Buy new: $15.99 / Used from: $12.28
In AbsentiaIn Absentia by Porcupine Tree
Buy new: $14.92 / Used from: $15.73
DeadwingDeadwing by Porcupine Tree
Buy new: $14.92 / Used from: $59.99
Fear of a Blank PlanetFear of a Blank Planet by Porcupine Tree
Buy used from: $65.00
NOTE! I'm not certain this is the correct version of "Fear..." - amazon doesn't say. You may, however, confidently buy the album in surround sound from Porcupine Tree's web site, which is what I did.
Snakes & ArrowsSnakes & Arrows by Rush
Buy used from: $12.50
FragileFragile by Yes
Buy used from: $45.00
Classic Yes. Sadly out of print.
A Night at the Opera (30th Anniversary Coll. Ed) [CD/DVD Combo]A Night at the Opera (30th Anniversary Coll. Ed) [CD/DVD Combo] by Queen
Buy new: $16.99 / Used from: $10.95
I don't own this version, but it's considerably cheaper nowadays than the now out-of-print DTS version I own.
AstronautAstronaut by Duran Duran
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $0.58
DD's 2004 reunion album, with all 3 Taylors, in dualdisc format. A surround sound version of the album is on the DVD side.
Tubular Bells 2003Tubular Bells 2003
Buy used from: $61.94
Solely in terms of the surround sound mix, this is probably my favorite.
David LiveDavid Live by David Bowie
Buy used from: $19.99
Bowie live!
StageStage by David Bowie
Buy used from: $21.99
More Bowie live!
Young AmericansYoung Americans by David Bowie
Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $2.99
Surround sound version of Bowie's 1975 album.
RealityReality by David Bowie
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $2.78
The Downward SpiralThe Downward Spiral by Nine Inch Nails
Buy new: $18.99 / Used from: $4.87
With TeethWith Teeth by Nine Inch Nails
Buy new: $18.98 / Used from: $2.01
QuaudiophiliacQuaudiophiliac by Frank Zappa
Buy used from: $25.00
Odd compilation of Zappa tunes in surround sound, some released previously in stereo, but also some great previously unreleased stuff.
HalloweenHalloween by Frank Zappa
Buy used from: $22.00
Zappa live. Not the best collection of his songs IMO, but oh well.