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

Limited edition gray pressing with pink and purple splatter to be sold at independent record stores and the band's tea shop.

Mar. 17, 2026 at 4:40pm

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

Why it matters

The release of the 'Gish' vinyl reissue celebrates the enduring legacy of the Smashing Pumpkins' seminal debut album, which helped establish the band as a leading force in the alternative rock scene of the 1990s. The special limited edition pressing will be a collector's item for dedicated fans.

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 album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and laid the groundwork for the Smashing Pumpkins' rise to alternative rock stardom.

  • The 'Gish' vinyl reissue will be released on May 29, 2026, the 35th anniversary of the album's original release.
  • Preorders for the reissue are now open.

The players

The Smashing Pumpkins

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

Butch Vig

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

Billy Corgan

The frontman and founding member of The Smashing Pumpkins, who also owns the Madame ZuZu's tea shop in Highland Park, Illinois.

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What’s next

Preorders for the 'Gish' vinyl reissue are now open, with the limited edition gray pressing with pink and purple splatter available at independent record stores and Madame ZuZu's tea shop.

The takeaway

The Smashing Pumpkins' 'Gish' reissue is a testament to the enduring appeal and influence of the band's early work, which continues to resonate with fans and music enthusiasts decades after its initial release.