<P> Both volumes were nominated individually for the Best Score Soundtrack Category for the 2017 Grammy Awards, though neither won . </P> <P> The soundtrack for the second season of Stranger Things was released digitally on October 20, 2017 . The soundtrack, once again composed by Stein and Dixon, consists of 34 songs and was released by Lakeshore Records in the United States and Invada Records internationally . The soundtrack is intended to be released on physical formats, such as compact disc, vinyl, and cassette as well . On the soundtrack's composition, Stein and Dixon together said that the score for the season introduces "new styles of composition, while still revisiting old themes when appropriate...We've created new elements that are necessary to support the story, but still want to remain true to the sound of Season 1 ." The first track from the soundtrack, "Walkin' in Hawkins", was released on October 12 . </P> <P> The first season consisted of eight one - hour - long episodes which were released worldwide on Netflix on July 15, 2016, in Ultra HD 4K . The second season, consisting of nine episodes, was released on October 27, 2017 in HDR . A teaser for the second season, which also announced the release date, aired during Super Bowl LI . The third season is expected to consist of eight episodes . It is not expected to be released until late 2018 or early 2019 . </P> <P> The first season of Stranger Things was released on a Blu - ray / DVD combo pack exclusively to Target retailers on October 17, 2017, which includes a vintage VHS - inspired packaging . </P>

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