| Release | Year | Format(s) | FLAC Availability | Notable Tracks (for reference) | |---------|------|-----------|-------------------|--------------------------------| | Memories…Do Not Open (LP) | 2017 | CD, digital, vinyl | ✔︎ CD‑rippers & official digital stores (iTunes, Amazon, HDTracks) provide 16‑bit/44.1 kHz FLAC | “Paris”, “Something Just Like This” | | Sick Boy (EP series) | 2018 | Digital, limited vinyl | ✔︎ All four EPs are on Bandcamp & Qobuz in 16‑bit FLAC | “Sick Boy”, “You Owe Me” | | World War Joy (LP) | 2019 | CD, digital, vinyl | ✔︎ CD‑ripped FLAC and lossless digital purchases (HDTracks) | “Who Do You Love?”, “Call You Mine” | | Singles & Collaborations | 2014‑2023 | Digital, streaming | ✔︎ Most singles released on platforms that sell FLAC (e.g., Beatport, Bandcamp) | “Closer”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, “High”. | | Remix Albums & DJ‑Mixes | 2020‑2022 | Digital, streaming | ✔︎ Available on Beatport (320 kbps MP3) but some official DJ‑mixes are released as 24‑bit/96 kHz FLAC on P‑Media (see below). | “The Chainsmokers – Remix Pack” |
Note: The official discography does not include every promotional edit or region‑specific radio mix. For a truly exhaustive list, refer to the band’s Discogs page (or MusicBrainz) and cross‑reference with FLAC‑selling retailers.
FLAC is a compressed but lossless format, meaning it retains 100% of the original CD-quality audio data (typically 16-bit/44.1kHz) while reducing file size. This is distinct from MP3 or AAC (lossy formats). For a fan: the chainsmokers discography flac pmedia exclusive
✅ All files have been spectral checked – no transcodes.
✅ So Far So Good (24-bit FLAC) – the dynamic range is notably better than standard streaming.
✅ A hidden bonus: The Chainsmokers’ “Live from Ultra Miami” set (split into FLAC tracks, cleaned audio).
To appreciate why you need this specific release, consider these two examples played on a high-end DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) and reference monitors: | Release | Year | Format(s) | FLAC
Track: "Closer" (FLAC vs. 320kbps MP3)
Track: "Takeaway" (ft. ILLENIUM)
No discography is complete without their early work. The pMedia exclusive includes:
| Release | Date (P‑Media) | FLAC Specs | Exclusive Content | |---------|----------------|------------|-------------------| | “The Chainsmokers – P‑Media Sessions” (EP) | 2021‑09‑15 | 24‑bit/96 kHz FLAC (2‑channel) | Two previously unreleased acoustic mixes, plus a high‑resolution interview (PDF booklet). | | “World War Joy (Deluxe) – P‑Media Edition” | 2020‑12‑01 | 24‑bit/96 kHz FLAC (including all B‑sides) | Alternate mixes of “Side Effects” & “The One”. | | “Sick Boy (Re‑Imagined) – P‑Media Remix Collection” | 2022‑03‑07 | 24‑bit/96 kHz FLAC (8‑track remix EP) | Remix by Kaskade, Illenium, and a “stems‑only” version for producers (downloadable via secure link). | FLAC is a compressed but lossless format, meaning
Key Benefits for the P‑Media Subscriber