Perfect Circle to Release Zoetrope Thirteenth Step
The band's 2003 album will return as a limited-edition 2LP set with four animated zoetrope sides on November 20.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Alternative
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A Perfect Circle will release a limited-edition zoetrope pressing of Thirteenth Step on November 20, 2026. The 2LP set features four distinct animations, one on each side of the records, in a gatefold jacket with enhanced cover art.
Why it matters
The pressing gives fans a new way to experience the band's second studio album, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the U.S. It arrives alongside the band's announced 2027 North American tour.
The album reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum in the U.S., making it the band's most commercially successful release to date among its two studio albums. The zoetrope edition's pressing count and retail price were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
A Perfect Circle
An American alternative rock band co-founded by Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel, known for its 2000 debut Mer de Noms.
Maynard James Keenan
The vocalist and co-founder of A Perfect Circle, also known as the frontman of Tool.
Billy Howerdel
The guitarist and co-founder of A Perfect Circle who has worked with Keenan since the band's formation.
The details
The zoetrope images can be viewed at 33 1/3 RPM through a phone's video app or a strobe app. The 12-song tracklist includes "Weak and Powerless," "The Outsider" and "Blue."
Timeline
2003: Thirteenth Step originally released.
November 20, 2026: Zoetrope pressing scheduled for release.
April 13, 2027: North American tour begins in Vancouver.
June 13, 2027: North American tour concludes in Phoenix.
Legacy Catalog
The band's 2000 debut Mer de Noms established the group's sound, and its 2003 follow-up Thirteenth Step extended that catalog. The zoetrope pressing arrives as the band also issues new material with "To Whom It May Concern" released in 2026.
Fans can purchase the limited-edition zoetrope pressing when it releases on November 20. Viewing the animations requires playing the records at 33 1/3 RPM through a phone's video app or a strobe app.
The takeaway
Collectors and longtime fans can add a visual, playable edition of Thirteenth Step to their collections when it releases in November. The pairing with the 2027 tour gives the album renewed attention ahead of the band's live dates.
What happens next
The zoetrope pressing is scheduled for release on November 20, 2026, and the North American tour begins April 13, 2027 in Vancouver.
Further reading
Explore more alternative rock coverage for context on the band's place in the genre.
Source note: This article includes information reported by uDiscover Music.
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