The Smashing Pumpkins Announce 35th Anniversary 'Gish' Vinyl Reissue

The limited-edition gray with pink and purple splatter vinyl will be available at independent record stores and the band's Madame ZuZu's tea shop.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

The Smashing Pumpkins have announced a vinyl reissue of their 1991 debut album 'Gish' to celebrate its 35th anniversary. The limited-edition gray with pink and purple splatter vinyl will be available on May 29 at independent record stores and the band's Madame ZuZu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois. A standard black vinyl version will also be released.

Why it matters

The reissue of 'Gish' marks a major milestone for the influential alternative rock band, whose debut album helped define the early 1990s grunge and alternative music scene. The limited-edition vinyl release is likely to be highly sought after by the band's dedicated fanbase.

The details

The 'Gish' reissue will include the album's singles 'I Am One' and 'Siva.' The album was produced by Butch Vig, who later went on to produce Nirvana's landmark album 'Nevermind' in the same year. 'Gish' is certified Platinum by the RIAA.

  • The 'Gish' reissue will be available on May 29, 2026.

The players

The Smashing Pumpkins

An influential American alternative rock band formed in Chicago in 1988.

Billy Corgan

The frontman and founding member of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Madame ZuZu's

A tea shop owned by Billy Corgan in Highland Park, Illinois.

Butch Vig

The producer who worked on The Smashing Pumpkins' debut album 'Gish' and later produced Nirvana's 'Nevermind.'

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The takeaway

The 35th anniversary reissue of 'Gish' on limited-edition vinyl is a testament to the enduring legacy of The Smashing Pumpkins and the lasting impact of their seminal debut album on the alternative rock genre.