Smashing Pumpkins Announce 35th Anniversary Single-LP Vinyl Reissue of Gish
By HiFi Editorial13 February 2026
Key Highlights
Smashing Pumpkins will celebrate the 35th anniversary of their 1991 debut album *Gish* with a single-LP vinyl reissue released on 29 May 2026 via UMR.
Originally produced by Butch Vig, *Gish* showcased Billy Corgan’s distinctive vocals and songwriting, with Jimmy Chamberlin’s drumming adding heft that set it apart from early grunge peers.
The 35th anniversary edition is a straightforward reissue using original 1991 non-gatefold packaging, without bonus tracks, demos, or live material included.
From a sonics-first perspective, Gish has always been an interesting outlier in early‑’90s alternative rock: tracked largely live-feeling yet meticulously layered, with Butch Vig favouring tightly gated drums and dense, mid-forward guitar stacks over the looser ambience that would soon define Seattle releases. Chamberlin’s kit, in particular, lives in a compressed but punchy pocket, with fast transient snap on tom fills that can sound either thrilling or slightly constrained depending on the lacquer cut and playback chain. Earlier pressings have varied widely here, with some leaning into upper‑mid glare while others soften the attack at the expense of rhythmic urgency. That variability is why collectors are paying close attention to whether this anniversary pressing preserves dynamic headroom or leans into a more modern, level‑pushed aesthetic—even in the absence of any formal mastering notes.
