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Oh Boy Records To Release Found Dogs, A New John Prine Archival Release Celebrating 30th Anniversary of Prine’s Lost Dogs & Mixed Blessings

Features Alternate Versions, Acoustic Performances & Five Previously Unreleased John Prine Songs

Available October 9, 2026

"World Without Love" Out Now

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Today, Oh Boy Records - which celebrates its 45th Anniversary in 2026 - has announced the October 9th 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 time era of his career. Initially previewed in April as a limited-edition run of 2000 LPs for Record Store Day, Found Dogs will be widely available physically and digitally on October 9th, a day before what would have been Prine's 80th birthday on October 10th.

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, IL. 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 intros that were centerpieces of his live performances for decades.

October 10th, 2026 marks what would have been John Prine's 80th birthday, and 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 8th. 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, Alejando 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 w/ Jonas Friddle, The Cactus Blossoms, and Valerie June. All proceeds to 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 just announced five days of local Chicago events planned for October in celebration of Prine's birthday, including 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 the 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

Ain't Hurtin Nobody (Alternative Version)

All the Way With You (Acoustic Version)

Lake Marie (Demo)

Humidity Built the Snowman (Solo Acoustic Version)

Quit Hollerin At Me (Alternate Version)

Hey Ah Nothin'

World Without Love

All for the Love of A Girl (Johnny Horton Cover)

Dogs in Burlington

My God Thank You John

John Prine by Rett Rogers


About John Prine

John Prine (1946-2020) was one of America's most treasured singer-songwriters, with admirers spanning from Bob Dylan and Bonnie Raitt to Brandi Carlile and beyond. Born in Maywood, Illinois, and rooted in his family's Kentucky heritage, John wrote his earliest songs while working as a mail carrier in Chicago, composing lyrics in his head on long postal routes, giving voice to working families, veterans, and those living in the quiet margins of everyday life.

His 1971 self-titled debut on Atlantic Records, featuring "Paradise," "Angel from Montgomery," and "Sam Stone," launched a career spanning 18 studio albums, four Grammy Awards, the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, an induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, and the prestigious PEN Award for Song Lyrics of Literary Excellence. In 1981, he co-founded Oh Boy Records, one of the first artist-owned independent labels in the United States, and in 2005, he became the first singer-songwriter to read and perform at the Library of Congress.

After John's passing in 2020, his family created The Hello in There Foundation, carrying forward his deeply held commitment to kindness and community. To date, the Foundation has provided nearly $1.4 million in grants to over 100 organizations. Fiona Prine and her sons continue to operate Oh Boy Records alongside the Foundation, helping to steward the legacy of an artist who understood that music, at its best, is an act of community.

About The Hello in There Foundation

The Hello in There Foundation is a nonprofit charitable organization established by the family of John Prine as a way for his fan network, friends, and family to celebrate his memory and generous spirit through a philanthropic commitment to community care.

Established in 2021 by the family after John's death, the work of the foundation is inspired and guided by John's simple song title, Hello In There. The foundation mobilizes John's intensely devoted community of supporters in order to raise resources through tax-deductible donations, event revenue, and sponsorships. Grants help support important work being done across issues like food insecurity, housing, mental health, immigrant & refugee justice, and addiction recovery, to nonprofit organizations that align with John's ethos, with a particular priority for supporting community nonprofits dedicated to caring for those who are marginalized, discriminated against or, for any reason, are otherwise forgotten.

The Hello in There Foundation is a registered 501(c)3, nonprofit public charity, registered in the State of Tennessee.

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