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

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The Smashing Pumpkins are commemorating the 35th anniversary of their 1991 debut album 'Gish' with a special vinyl reissue arriving on May 29. The reissue will be offered in two 180-gram formats - a limited edition gray pressing with pink and purple splatter, and a standard black vinyl version. 'Gish' introduced the band's signature sound, blending classic rock, shoegaze, metal, and pop, and went on to be certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Why it matters

The Smashing Pumpkins' debut 'Gish' is considered a landmark alternative rock album that helped define the band's influential sound and paved the way for their subsequent commercial success. This 35th anniversary vinyl reissue gives fans a chance to revisit the album in its original format and celebrate the enduring legacy of this classic record.

The details

The 'Gish' vinyl reissue will feature the album's original 1991 artwork and packaging. The limited edition gray pressing with pink and purple splatter will be sold exclusively at independent record stores and Billy Corgan's Madame ZuZu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois. The standard black vinyl version will be widely available. 'Gish' was produced by Butch Vig at Smart Studios in Madison, Wisconsin and includes standout tracks like 'I Am One,' 'Siva,' 'Rhinoceros,' 'Snail,' 'Daydream,' and 'Bury Me'.

• The 'Gish' vinyl reissue will be released on May 29, 2026, the 35th anniversary of the album's original release.
• The Smashing Pumpkins' debut album 'Gish' was originally released in 1991.