For collectors who prefer physical media, the 2012 remastering efforts culminated in a release (often dated 2015, but using the 2012 masters). This disc contains the 24-bit/192kHz audio in PCM (Pure stereo/mono) and DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 surround sound.

: Audiophiles often cite this 2012 transfer as having excellent dynamic range, providing a "palpable" quality that rivals the highly-regarded Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) SACD release. Brian Wilson's Vision : Although Pet Sounds

The sheer depth of information embedded in a 24-bit/192kHz FLAC file changes how Pet Sounds communicates with the listener. Brian Wilson famously used unconventional instruments that often bled into one another on lesser formats. In this high-res space, specific textures emerge: Micro-Details and Found Sounds