Ween Will Release Shinola, Vol. 2 This November
The long-awaited rarities collection is scheduled to arrive on November 27, 2026.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in R&B
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Ween will release their second rarities collection, Shinola, Vol. 2, on November 27, 2026. The album features a compilation of outtakes, rare B-sides, and fan-favorite tracks assembled by Dean Ween over a decade.
Why it matters
The release serves as a follow-up to the band's first rarities volume released over two decades ago. It provides fans access to long-sought material that was previously unreleased or confined to archival sessions.
The upcoming collection arrives 21 years after the release of Shinola, Vol. 1. Rhino will distribute a limited edition double-LP version of the new record, which is strictly capped at 9,200 copies.
The players
Ween
An experimental rock band formed by Gene and Dean Ween that has developed a massive cult following over several decades.
Dean Ween
The guitarist and co-founder of the band who curated the tracklist for the new collection.
Rhino
A prominent music distribution label known for reissuing catalog material and archival recordings.
The details
Dean Ween compiled the tracklist over a ten-year period to create this definitive look at the band's discarded or rare material. The collection includes Kim Smoltz, a song that originated during the 1997 sessions for The Mollusk and eventually saw a live debut in 2016.
Timeline
November 27, 2026: Release of Shinola, Vol. 2
July 19, 2005: Release of Shinola, Vol. 1
February 13, 2016: Live debut of Kim Smoltz in Broomfield, Colorado
1997: Sessions for The Mollusk
Industry Dynamics
This release follows a pattern set by the 2005 release of Shinola, Vol. 1 by compiling rare and unreleased tracks into a formal collection. It reflects a growing industry trend of artists tapping into deep archival vault material to engage dedicated fanbases through physical limited editions.
Fans can secure the limited edition double-LP version of the collection as part of Record Store Day Black Friday offerings. The digital and standard release will be widely available through Rhino distribution channels starting November 27, 2026.
The takeaway
Collectors should plan for the limited availability of the double-LP, which may sell out quickly given the 9,200-copy cap. This release marks a significant milestone for fans seeking high-quality archival versions of songs that previously only existed as live bootlegs or studio sessions.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by JamBase.
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