SDE Surround Series Summer Update: What's Coming in Upcoming Releases
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
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The SDE Surround Series has announced 11 new Blu-ray titles for 2025, including immersive audio classics.
Upcoming releases include Matt Deighton's 'Today Become Forever' and Mark Knopfler's 'Sailing to Philadelphia', shipping in September.
The series features chart-topping albums from the 80s and rock classics from the 70s, along with surprises.
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