Blink-182 is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket with a special reissue, Billboard reports.
- June 13, 2026
AceShowbiz - Blink-182 is celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album Take Off Your Pants and Jacket with a special reissue, Billboard reports. This new edition brings the original album back into the spotlight, enhanced with previously unreleased tracks and fresh vinyl offerings.
Yahoo also detailed that the expanded release features six vault tracks never before available on streaming platforms, alongside the original 13 songs. These additional songs—bearing titles such as "time to break up" and "what went wrong"—were once hidden across three distinct physical versions of the 2001 album. Altpress confirmed that the anniversary edition compiles all six of these rarities together for the first time on one release. Furthermore, a 2-LP vinyl set pressed on black vinyl is available for pre-order, with one of the three iconic emblems—a plane, pants, or jacket—randomly etched on Side D of each copy.
Blink-182 is a punk band from San Diego known for their breakthrough demo tape "Buddha" and a string of influential albums. Take Off Your Pants and Jacket, produced by Jerry Finn, originally debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, marking the first time a punk rock album achieved that feat. The record also scored hits like "The Rock Show" and "First Date," which reached the top ten on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart. The band’s members—Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge, and Travis Barker—have collectively sold over 50 million albums worldwide and earned Grammy nominations. Their 2023 release, ONE MORE TIME…, was their third album to top the Billboard 200, signaling a strong resurgence with DeLonge back in the lineup.
This anniversary edition not only offers longtime fans a comprehensive collection of Take Off Your Pants and Jacket rarities but also renews interest in one of punk rock’s landmark albums. The vinyl and digital availability ensure both collectors and new listeners can experience the album in fresh formats, underscoring the enduring influence of Blink-182 in the genre.
This article is based on reporting originally published by Billboard.