Smashing Pumpkins Celebrate 35 Years of 'Gish' With Vinyl Reissue

The band's debut album will be reissued on limited edition colored vinyl and standard black vinyl.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 12:40pm

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The Smashing Pumpkins are celebrating the 35th anniversary of their 1991 debut album 'Gish' with a newly pressed vinyl reissue arriving on May 29, the same week the album reaches the milestone. The reissue will be offered in two 180-gram formats, including a limited gray pressing splashed with pink and purple and a standard black vinyl version.

Why it matters

Gish was a landmark debut album that introduced the Smashing Pumpkins' signature sound, blending classic rock, shoegaze, metal, and pop. The album was a commercial success, certified Platinum, and set the stage for the band's rise to alternative rock stardom in the 1990s.

The details

Produced by Butch Vig at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, Gish featured standout tracks like 'I Am One,' 'Siva,' and 'Rhinoceros,' along with fan favorites such as 'Snail,' 'Daydream,' and 'Bury Me.' The reissue will feature the original 1991 album artwork and packaging.

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

The players

The Smashing Pumpkins

An American rock band formed in Chicago in 1988, known for their fusion of classic rock, shoegaze, metal, and pop.

Billy Corgan

The frontman and founding member of The Smashing Pumpkins.

Butch Vig

The producer who worked on the original Gish album at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin.

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What’s next

Preorders for the Gish vinyl reissue are now open.

The takeaway

The Smashing Pumpkins' debut album Gish remains a landmark in alternative rock history, and this 35th anniversary vinyl reissue allows fans to celebrate the album's enduring influence and impact.