Outkast to celebrate 25th anniversary of Stankonia with new releases and events
Outkast have announced plans to mark the 25th anniversary of their album, Stankonia, with the release of limited vinyl and exclusive merch drops.
To celebrate this milestone, Stankonia has been reissued as a deluxe three-vinyl set on heavyweight purple marble. This collector’s edition features three bonus tracks — “Speed Ballin’”, which has never before appeared on streaming services; “Sole Sunday”, featuring Goodie Mob; and two fresh remixes of “B.O.B”. by Cutmaster Swiff and the Beat Bullies. As part of the packaging, fans will also discover newly designed cover art by André 3000, a glow-in-the-dark poster, previously unreleased photographs from the original promotion, and deluxe gatefold packaging
In collaboration with Ceremony of Roses, on 2 October Outkast will release limited edition merch. The offerings include – two limited edition t-shirts, a black tee featuring a neon-inspired Mount Rushmore-style graphic of Outkast and a charcoal tee with an image of Big Boi and André 3000 from the original Stankonia photoshoot. Fans can also shop a range of new products, including a black hoodie, a corduroy cap, and a poster designed by André 3000 twenty-five years ago as an alternate Stankonia CD cover, reissued now as a collectible print. Additionally, in recognition of Outkast’s 2025 induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a limited-edition reversible bomber jacket will be released in conjunction with the ceremony on 8 November.
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Stankonia, Sony Music and Legacy Recordings will launch the “So Fresh, So Green” initiative in Outkast’s hometown of Atlanta. On 29 October,, a community recycling drive will be held at the Headland Delowe shopping center—just steps away from where the legendary duo first met—in partnership with local nonprofit Live Thrive. The first 100 participants will receive a limited-edition Outkast T-shirt as a thank-you for supporting the cause. To further honor Stankonia’s enduring legacy and commitment to a greener future, Trees Atlanta will plant 25 trees in the local community—one for each groundbreaking year since the album’s release.
Stankonia (25th Anniversary) will be released on 31 October, and is available to pre-order now. For more information on the activations, visit stankonia.outkast.com.
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