Smashing Pumpkins Announce 35th Anniversary Vinyl Reissue of Debut Album Gish

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The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a 35th anniversary vinyl reissue of their debut album Gish, set to arrive on May 29th. The reissue will include a special pink and purple splatter color edition pressed on 180-gram vinyl, available at frontman Billy Corgan's Madame ZuZu's tea shop and select independent record stores, as well as a standard 180-gram black vinyl edition.

Why it matters

Gish, released in 1991, was a landmark debut that introduced the Pumpkins' unique blend of shoegaze, metal, psychedelia, and hard rock, establishing them as one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the 1990s. This reissue allows fans to celebrate the album's 35th anniversary and revisit the band's early roots.

The details

Gish, produced by Butch Vig at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, featured standout tracks like 'I Am One,' 'Siva,' and 'Rhinoceros.' The reissue will feature the original Gish packaging from 1991. Meanwhile, Corgan recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of his podcast, The Magnificent Others, on which he's interviewed the likes of Gene Simmons, Yungblud, Sharon Osbourne, and more.

• Gish was originally released on May 28th, 1991.
• The 35th anniversary vinyl reissue of Gish will be released on May 29th, 2026.