- Scum was released on DVD in 2005, with the 1977 BBC version included as a bonus.
- A British double DVD "Collector's Edition" was released in 2007 featuring both versions on individual discs, each featuring a commentary track, trailers for the cinematic version, and comprehensive cast and crew interviews.
- The film was first released on DVD in the UK by Odyssey and Prism Leisure. It was the digitally remastered uncut version but in fullscreen, with only a trailer and an interview as bonus features. In the US, an Alan Clarke boxset was issued that included several films, among them both the 1977 BBC original and 1979 cinema version of the film, plus audio commentaries.
- Prism Leisure released a limited edition 2-disc set in the UK in 2005. Disc One featured the BBC version with an audio commentary and two interviews. Disc Two instead featured the theatrical remake with an audio commentary, several interviews and featurettes and two trailers. It was digitally remastered from a widescreen print. This special edition DVD was sold in amaray slipcase packaging and also in a limited edition tin case.
- A Region 0 DVD - very similar to that in the Alan Clarke boxset, but this time available separately from other Clarke films - followed in the United States, released by Blue Underground.
- The Blu-ray disc release was issued on 30th September 2013 by Odeon Entertainment in the United Kingdom, and by Kino Video in the United States.
- For images of current and out of print posters, VHS, DVD and Blu-ray covers please go to the Art Gallery page.
