Fishbone Announce 40th Anniversary Reissue of Debut Album “In Your Face”

Fishbone are launching into 2026 by celebrating where it all began. In honor of the 40th anniversary of their debut album, In Your Face, the band have announced a special reissue as well as a tribute project with a twist worthy of Fishbone‘s legacy. Four decades after its original release, In Your Face stands not only as Fishbone‘s debut studio album but as a foundational work that helped reshape punk, ska, funk, and alternative music. With this anniversary edition, that influence comes full circle. The In Your Face 40th Anniversary Reissue will be available as a limited-edition double vinyl release, with pre-orders for the black and Tiger’s Eye vinyl available exclusively here. This full run is limited to 1,000 copies worldwide. In addition, limited-edition tour, independent retail, and special edition runs will be announced. Each copy will include special collector inserts.

This release includes the original album in its full, uncompromising glory and a newly curated collection of In Your Face songs re-recorded by bands and artists from across the globe, each offering their own interpretation in tribute to the record. Originally released in 1986, In Your Face was produced by David Kahne, then a Columbia Records staff producer who would later rise to Senior Vice President of A&R. In a fitting full-circle moment, the 40th anniversary reissue has been coordinated and produced by Pablo Mathiason of Civilized Artist Management, Fishbone‘s longtime manager and a Columbia Records A&R alumnus, bridging the band’s past and present through shared history. This anniversary reissue stands as both a celebration and a statement: the influence is undeniable, the message intact, and the future wide open. Fishbone are currently working on a new studio album slated for early summer 2026, with additional touring planned.