Harmful Toys are giving followers one other likelihood to get their palms on The Definitive Version of their RIAA Gold-certified 1989 debut album after the preliminary vinyl and cassette releases offered out in simply 72 hours.
The Austin, Texas laborious rock veterans, along with Kenyon Information, have introduced a brand new assortment of limited-edition vinyl pressings, signed collectibles, unique merchandise and a second urgent of the expanded 2xCD version, all arriving in December 2026.
The overwhelming response adopted the September 22 announcement of Harmful Toys: The Definitive Version. The unique Image Disc LP and double cassette offered out in lower than 24 hours, whereas all 4 double-LP color variants have been gone inside three days.
“We had no concept what to anticipate with The Definitive Version of our first report. The followers have been rabid! The primary urgent rattling close to offered out in just some days. With the second pressings we tried to make them somewhat completely different from the primary with the gatefold structure and poster. I feel the followers will dig it with all of the completely different choices for colours. I feel followers are gonna be fairly excited once we do it over again subsequent 12 months with Hellacious Acres. That report by no means even got here out on vinyl in america!” mentioned frontman Jason McMaster.
The brand new releases embrace signed exclusives by TalkShopLive, a restricted Double Image Disc accessible straight from Kenyon Information, 4 new hand-numbered vinyl variants distributed by Choose-O-Hits and an up to date double-CD version.
Harmful Toys Workforce Up with TalkShopLive for Signed Exclusives
Harmful Toys and Kenyon Information have partnered with TalkShopLive for a set of unique releases and merchandise arriving December 14, 2026.
Among the many highlights is Horrific Holidays, a brand new Christmas-themed merchandise assortment that includes the band’s iconic clown mascot, Invoice Z. Bub.
The vacation design was created by artist Claudio Bergamin, whose work consists of art work for Judas Priest.
The TalkShopLive exclusives embrace:
- “Horrific Holidays” T-Shirt and Raglan: That includes the brand new Christmas art work by Claudio Bergamin.
- “Horrific Holidays” Christmas Card: Autographed by all 5 present band members — Jason McMaster, Scott Dalhover, Mike Watson, Mark Geary and Paul Lidel.
- Blood Pink Splatter 2xLP: Restricted to 250 copies, that includes blood-red vinyl with black and white splatter and a 12-inch album flat signed by all 4 authentic members.
- Signed 2xCD Definitive Version: The second CD urgent that includes a 24-page booklet autographed by all 4 authentic members.
McMaster may even seem reside with Steve Harkins on TalkShopLive on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET, to debate the releases.
Followers can watch the occasion at TalkShopLive.
Restricted Double Image Disc Coming to Kenyon Information
For collectors who missed out on the unique Image Disc, Kenyon Information is introducing an expanded Double Image Disc Version, restricted to only 250 hand-numbered copies.
The brand new version options the unique studio album alongside beforehand unreleased Stay in ’89 recordings, each introduced on image discs.
The deluxe bundle features a gatefold jacket with a hot-foil red-stamped brand, a 16-page large-format booklet that includes beforehand unseen pictures from 1989, and a brand new 24-by-36-inch poster showcasing the unique album art work and band pictures.
Authentic producer Max Norman returned to remaster the recordings particularly for vinyl.
The bundle additionally consists of liner notes from former RIP Journal editor Katherine Turman, documenting the making of the album, together with McMaster’s recollections of the reside recordings.
The Double Image Disc will likely be accessible solely by the Kenyon Information webstore starting December 18, 2026.
4 New Restricted-Version Vinyl Variants Introduced
4 extra double-LP color variants will arrive at report shops and on-line retailers on Friday, December 18, 2026, by Kenyon Information’ distribution accomplice Choose-O-Hits.
Every version is individually numbered and accessible in strictly restricted portions.
- “Right here Comes Hassle” — Invoice Z. Bub’s Again Soul Variant: Restricted to 125 copies.
- “Take Me Drunk” — Invoice Z. Bub’s Field Variant: Restricted to 250 copies.
- “Outlaw” — Moonshine Blue Variant: Restricted to 250 copies.
- “Sport’n a Woody” — Rotten Sweet Variant: Restricted to 250 copies.
All 4 variants characteristic heavyweight 180-gram vinyl and embrace the remastered authentic album and 9 beforehand unreleased Stay in ’89 performances.
The deluxe packaging additionally features a gatefold jacket, poly-lined internal sleeves, a 16-page photograph booklet, a 24-by-36-inch poster and expanded liner notes from Katherine Turman and Jason McMaster.
With solely 125 copies being produced, the “Right here Comes Hassle” version would be the rarest of the 4 new variants.
Followers serious about securing a replica are inspired to contact their native report shops about reservations.
Expanded Double-CD Version Returns in December
The 2xCD Definitive Version may even obtain a second urgent on December 18, that includes up to date art work and extra pictures inside its deluxe eight-panel digipak.
The primary disc comprises the unique 1989 album, newly remastered by Max Norman.
The second disc options 10 beforehand unreleased reside recordings from 1989, together with a CD-exclusive efficiency of “That Canine.”
The bundle additionally features a 24-page booklet with beforehand unseen pictures and in depth liner notes primarily based on new interviews with the band.
Revisiting Harmful Toys’ 1989 Debut
Initially launched on Might 9, 1989, Harmful Toys launched the Austin rockers to a worldwide viewers and helped set up them as one of many memorable laborious rock acts of the late Eighties.
Produced by Max Norman on the legendary Sound Metropolis Studios, the album featured the singles “Teas’n, Pleas’n” and “Scared,” each of which obtained publicity on MTV’s Headbangers Ball.
“Teas’n, Pleas’n” additionally reached No. 1 on MTV’s Dial MTV, knocking Bon Jovi from the highest place.
The album peaked at No. 65 on the Billboard 200 and ultimately earned RIAA Gold certification.
Different fan favourites embrace “Sport’n a Woody,” “Outlaw,” “Queen of the Nile” and “Take Me Drunk.”
The album’s unforgettable cowl art work, that includes the sinister jack-in-the-box clown Invoice Z. Bub, was created by artist Tommy Pons and stays carefully related to the band’s identification.
For The Definitive Version, Norman returned in 2026 to remaster the unique recordings, getting ready separate masters for vinyl and CD.
The bonus Stay in ’89 materials comes from McMaster’s private assortment of authentic soundboard cassettes. The recordings had by no means been duplicated or heard exterior the band earlier than being ready for this launch.
Harmful Toys: The Definitive Version Monitor Itemizing
Disc One — Authentic Studio Album
- Teas’n, Pleas’n
- Scared
- Bones within the Gutter
- Take Me Drunk
- Feels Like a Hammer
- Sport’n a Woody
- Queen of the Nile
- Outlaw
- Right here Comes Hassle
- Ten Boots
- That Canine
Disc Two — Stay in ’89
- Outlaw
- Right here Comes Hassle
- Ten Boots
- Queen of the Nile
- Bones within the Gutter
- Take Me Drunk
- Sport’n a Woody
- Teas’n, Pleas’n
- Gimme No Lip
- That Canine (CD unique)
Official Harmful Toys Merchandise
Alongside the brand new music releases, Kenyon Information is providing a set of formally licensed Harmful Toys merchandise impressed by the band’s authentic brand and Invoice Z. Bub art work.
The gathering consists of screen-printed T-shirts, hoodies, raglans, enamel pins, patches, stickers, wall flags, tapestries, battle jackets and slipmats.
The merchandise is offered solely by the Kenyon Information webstore.
Launch Dates and Ordering Data
The brand new editions of Harmful Toys: The Definitive Version can be found for pre-order by Kenyon Information, TalkShopLive and collaborating retailers.
Essential dates:
- November 11, 2026: Jason McMaster’s reside TalkShopLive look at 9 p.m. ET.
- December 14, 2026: TalkShopLive signed exclusives and Horrific Holidays merchandise arrive.
- December 18, 2026: Double Image Disc, 4 new vinyl variants and second 2xCD urgent arrive.
All editions are formally licensed and have been produced with the complete authorization and participation of Harmful Toys.
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Kenyon Information: kenyonrecordsusa.com
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