Mark Lanegan's 'Bubblegum' Original Draft Set for Record Store Day Release

The 'Original Draft' version of Mark Lanegan's classic 'Bubblegum' will be released for Record Store Day 2026.

Former Screaming Trees vocalist Lanegan released his sixth solo album in 2004 to critical acclaim for its stark blend of blues, rock and punk.

Following his time as a full-time member of Queens Of The Stone Age, Lanegan collaborated with a star-studded lineup including PJ Harvey, Josh Homme, Duff McKagan, and Greg Dulli. These sessions yielded enough material for two albums, which was refined into the 2004 release.

Now, the original running order and recordings for 'Bubblegum' will be available on limited-edition 2XLP white vinyl for Record Store Day this year (April 18).

This release restores the record to Lanegan’s original intentions, providing an alternative lens on one of his seminal works. The album was mixed by Geoff Pesche at Abbey Road. Profits will go towards the recently established Mark Lanegan Foundation. Take a look at the tracklisting below:

Mark Lanegan’s ‘Bubblegum (Original Draft)’ vinyl edition tracklist is:

A

‘When Your Number Isn’t Up’

‘Hit The City (feat. PJ Harvey)’

‘Mirrored’

‘Methamphetamine Blues’

B

‘One Hundred Days’

‘Bombed’

‘Like Little Willie John’

‘Strange Religion’

C

‘Josephine (outtake)’

‘Come To Me’

‘Message to Mine’

‘Wedding Dress’

D

‘Lexington Slow Down’

‘Skeletal History’

‘Blood (Crackers & Honey) (outtake)’

Lanegan died at 57 in 2022, with NME hailing him as a “foundation stone in modern alternative rock”.

A tribute concert to Lanegan was held in 2024, with Josh Homme, Depeche Mode's Dave Gahan, Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie, and Chrissie Hynde performing.

Entitled ‘Mark Lanegan 60 – A Celebration’, it honored what would have been his 60th birthday and was hosted at London’s Roundhouse.

Gahan spoke to NME about Lanegan’s passing: “It’s time; you start thinking about time. I knew that Mark was struggling with his health... You get to a certain age where you find yourself asking, ‘Why does this hurt? Why can’t I do that?’ You don’t feel older in my mind, but you feel it.

“To me, losing Mark was the same as when Bowie went,” he continued. “You know: tick-tock, we’re not invincible... Mark struggled for years with his demons – as we all do, some of us more than others – but his songwriting and in particular his voice have been my companion for years.”

Record Store Day will also feature one-off releases in support of charity partner War Child, in addition to releases from Charli XCX, Muse, Suede, David Bowie, The Cure, KPop Demon Hunters, and Paramore.

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