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Published on 2026-07-23
Oh Boy Records will release Found Dogs, a new John Prine archival collection celebrating the 30th anniversary of Prine’s Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings, on October 9, 2026.
The release features alternate versions, acoustic performances, and five previously unreleased John Prine songs.
“World Without Love” is out now.
Today, Oh Boy Records—which celebrates its 45th anniversary in 2026—announced the October 9 release of Found Dogs, a newly curated John Prine archival release celebrating the 30th anniversary of Prine’s 1995 LP, Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings.
Assembled from the original recording sessions and demos from the era, Found Dogs collects alternate takes, acoustic solo performances, and five previously unreleased Prine originals, offering listeners an intimate look at his songwriting and studio process during a pivotal era of his career.
Initially previewed in April as a limited-edition run of 2,000 LPs for Record Store Day, Found Dogs will be widely available physically and digitally on October 9, a day before what would have been Prine’s 80th birthday on October 10.
Out today, the single “World Without Love” is accompanied by a lyric video featuring never-before-seen Super 8 film footage of Prine on a family vacation in the early 1970s. An outtake from the Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings sessions, “World Without Love” is one of five previously unheard original John Prine songs in the set.
PRE-ORDER FOUND DOGS, LISTEN TO “WORLD WITHOUT LOVE” VIA OH BOY RECORDS, AND WATCH THE VIDEO HERE.
In addition to the release of Found Dogs, Oh Boy Records and the Prine family recently celebrated the release of John Prine: Live at Old Town School of Folk, a collection of 28 tracks captured during his headline performance at Old Town’s annual “Blue Jean Gala” benefit concert and fundraiser in his home city of Chicago, Illinois.
The album—which Pitchfork called “a much deserved victory lap after a career as the quintessential songwriter’s songwriter”—marks the first time that a complete Prine concert has been released in its entirety, including uncut versions of the many lengthy stories, jokes, and introductions that were centerpieces of his live performances for decades.
October 10, 2026, marks what would have been John Prine’s 80th birthday. To celebrate, the Prine family, Oh Boy Records, and The Hello in There Foundation have announced Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine, a milestone tribute concert taking place at the Chicago Theatre on October 8.
Commemorating his life and legacy alongside a community of artists playing their favorite Prine songs, the event will pay tribute to an immortal body of work that has inspired, comforted, and connected generations.
Hosted by John C. Reilly, with proceeds benefiting The Hello in There Foundation’s ongoing grantmaking in John Prine’s memory, the night will feature performances from Alynda Segarra of Hurray for the Riff Raff, Alejandro Escovedo, Amos Lee, Andrew Sa, Billy Prine, Briscoe, Hayes Carll, Jon Langford, Jordan Davis, Josh Ritter, Joy Oladokun, Kathleen Edwards, Margo Price, Nathaniel Rateliff, Noeline Hofmann, Ratboys, Shemekia Copeland, Steve Earle, Sullivan Sisters with Jonas Friddle, The Cactus Blossoms, and Valerie June.
All proceeds from the event will benefit The Hello in There Foundation, which has provided $1.4 million in community grants to more than 100 charitable organizations since its establishment in 2021.
The Prine family and The Hello in There Foundation also recently announced five days of local Chicago events planned for October in celebration of Prine’s birthday. The schedule includes multiple screenings of the concert documentary How Lucky Can One Man Get, filmed in 2010 at Prine’s hometown high school gym; a panel discussion of Prine’s contribution to the Chicago folk scene at the Chicago History Museum; the unveiling of a mural of Prine by artist Jon Langford, followed by an all-day celebration at the Old Town School of Folk Music; and a celebration of Prine’s life in the village of Maywood, Illinois, where he grew up and attended high school.
A FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CAN BE FOUND HERE.
FOUND DOGS TRACKLIST:
1. Ain’t Hurtin Nobody (Alternative Version)
2. All the Way With You (Acoustic Version)
3. Lake Marie (Demo)
4. Humidity Built the Snowman (Solo Acoustic Version)
5. Quit Hollerin at Me (Alternate Version)
6. Hey Ah Nothin’
7. World Without Love
8. All for the Love of a Girl (Johnny Horton Cover)
9. Dogs in Burlington
10. My God Thank You John
