Does the world need a comedy record on vinyl? Let’s dive in and answer that one.
As a kid, I remember having the first two or three Steve Marin records and listening to them pretty much non-stop. Granted, that was in the late ’70s, and to be honest, I didn’t have much else to do as a kid. Fast forward several decades later, and I take pride in the vast collection of vinyl that I’ve amassed over the years. While I have more vinyl than any human needs (including my priceless ’80s hair metal), there are a few centerpieces in that collection, and I think I’ve just found another.
Recognized as one of the most acclaimed comedy albums of the past decade, Bo Burnham’s INSIDE is not only a cultural phenomenon, but he made history as “the first person to win three Emmy Awards individually in a single year.” INSIDE (The Songs) debuted at number 7 on the Billboard Top 200, held a spot in the Top 10 for six non-consecutive weeks, and remained the No.1 comedy album for 58 weeks and counting. Jesus.
So, what’s included in this beast of a box? The complete INSIDE collection with 46 tracks. You get the original 20 songs along with 13 tracks from THE INSIDE OUTTAKES and 13 score tracks. All are housed in a rock-solid box, including 3 dual-cover LP jackets with printed inner sleeves and individual RGB translucent outer sleeves. There’s also a 24-page lyric book, a 12″ x 12″ art card, and 3 INSIDE window clings. Overkill? Yeah, but I like overkill, and so will anyone who gets their hands on this.
So the answer is, fuck yeah, the world needs more comedy on vinyl. God forbid you have something to smile about over the holiday.
Pre-order this magnificent bastard here.
