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Ween has announced Shinola, Vol. 2, a 21-track collection of outtakes, rarities and fan favorites due Nov. 27 through Rhino Records for Record Store Day Black Friday. A limited 2xLP brown-vinyl edition and a CD edition are planned, and “Kim Smoltz” has been previewed.
Ween will release Shinola, Vol. 2, a 21-track collection of rarities and outtakes, on Nov. 27 through Rhino Records as part of Record Store Day Black Friday. The announcement includes a preview of “Kim Smoltz,” one of several longtime fan favorites slated for its first official release.
The album is planned in two formats: a 2xLP brown-vinyl edition, limited to 9,200 pressings and available at select record stores, and a CD edition at retail outlets, according to the band’s announcement and Record Store Day’s listing. The vinyl quantity and participating-store availability make the release a limited physical release, while the CD is listed for broader retail distribution.
The 21 selections span Ween’s career and include unreleased outtakes, rare B-sides and tracks that have circulated among fans. Along with “Kim Smoltz,” the collection’s listed tracks include “She Caught My Fancy,” “Weed Whore” and “The Belvodine.” The full tracklist also includes “Young Chou Lin,” “Britney,” “Essex Plaza,” “Kite Flying Man,” “Makin’ Love In The Gravy,” “Planet Fantasy (Horsefly),” “Ooh Vah Lah (Sludge Version),” “Hello Johnny,” “I Wuz Nothing,” “Opus Fugue Trilogy,” “The Argus, Pt. 2,” “For So Long,” “Skycruiser,” “Put Your Boobs On,” “The Chancy Boys,” “Shalom Absalom” and “You Can Go Shit In Your Hat (Matt).”
According to the announcement, the project was started by Dean Ween more than a decade ago. The first Shinola album, released in 2005, contained 12 tracks recorded between 1990 and 2003. The new volume follows the announcement of Boognish Provides, a collection of live recordings from the tour supporting 1994’s Chocolate and Cheese, due Oct. 16 in a 14-CD set and a 2xLP highlights edition.
A Second Archive of Ween Rarities
Shinola, Vol. 2 gives fans an official release for material that has remained outside the band’s main studio-album catalog, including songs identified in the announcement as longtime fan favorites. Its 21-track span also makes it a substantial archival release rather than a short collection of alternate versions or a single-era companion.
The announcement adds to a run of archival releases connected to Ween’s past work. Boognish Provides focuses on live performances from the Chocolate and Cheese tour, while Shinola, Vol. 2 gathers rarities and outtakes across the band’s career. Together, the projects offer listeners different kinds of material from the group’s history; neither announcement establishes a return to touring or a new studio album.
The release’s format plans are relevant for buyers. The 9,200-copy vinyl pressing is designated for select record stores, while the CD is described as available at retail outlets. The source information does not identify participating stores or provide prices, so availability may depend on local stock and retailer details.
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From Shinola’s First Volume to the New Set
Shinola, Vol. 1 arrived in 2005 with 12 tracks recorded from 1990 to 2003. The sequel’s broader 21-track selection is described as spanning Ween’s career, but the announcement does not give recording dates for each song. Its mix of outtakes, rare B-sides and fan favorites continues the archival approach of the original collection.
Ween paused touring in 2024 while marking the 30th anniversary of Chocolate and Cheese, citing Dean Ween’s mental health. The band’s next announced archival project, Boognish Provides, is scheduled for Oct. 16, before Shinola, Vol. 2’s Nov. 27 release. The new announcement concerns recorded material and does not report a change in the band’s touring status.
““Kim Smoltz””
— Ween, in its announcement as reported by Consequence
Store Availability and Track Details
The announcement does not specify vinyl pricing, participating stores, pre-order arrangements or whether the CD edition will be available on the same date at every retailer. It also does not provide recording dates or further production details for the 21 tracks. The described first-official-release status applies to some longtime fan favorites, not necessarily to every song on the collection.
The band’s touring plans remain unaddressed in this release announcement. Ween stepped away from touring in 2024, with the move attributed to Dean Ween’s mental health; the announcement of archival albums does not confirm whether or when live performances might resume.
Two Release Dates to Watch
The next scheduled release is Boognish Provides on Oct. 16, followed by Shinola, Vol. 2 on Nov. 27, Record Store Day Black Friday. Fans interested in the limited vinyl edition will need to check participating record stores for stock and purchase details. The supplied announcement does not give a store list or confirm whether additional formats will be offered.
Further information about retailers, pricing or other release arrangements may come from the band, Rhino Records or Record Store Day. Until then, the confirmed details are the announced date, the two planned formats, the vinyl pressing quantity and the 21-song tracklist.
Key Questions
When does Shinola, Vol. 2 come out?
Ween and Rhino Records have scheduled it for Nov. 27, 2026, as part of Record Store Day Black Friday.
How many tracks are on the album?
The collection has 21 tracks, including rarities, outtakes and fan favorites from across Ween’s career.
Will Shinola, Vol. 2 be available on vinyl and CD?
Two editions are planned: a 2xLP brown-vinyl pressing limited to 9,200 copies for select record stores and a CD edition listed for retail outlets.
Which songs are being previewed or receiving official releases?
“Kim Smoltz” was released as a preview. The announcement also identifies “She Caught My Fancy,” “Weed Whore” and “The Belvodine” among longtime fan favorites receiving their first official release.
Does the album announcement mean Ween is touring again?
No touring return was announced. Ween stepped away from touring in 2024, citing Dean Ween’s mental health, and this announcement concerns archival recordings only.
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