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Monty Python's Previous Record (Expanded Edition w/ Bonus Tracks)

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Yes...not quite as "NEW",as they would have you believe! The "NEW" liner notes,are reprints from 1999's "Monty Python Encyclopedia" ( Which is more opinion than fact.).The same goes for the "NEW" Terry Gilliam artwork,that is nothing more than someone re-arranging his old artwork. There was also no attempt made to reproduce the original Vinyl version insert with Liner notes,and a selection of faux album releases.

That said...

This IS one of Python's funnier albums. The stream of sub-conciousness surrealism is fully intact. The Bonus tracks seem to be largerly from this era and include versions of several television sketches.(i.e."Blood Devestation Death War & Horror"(mislabelled here),"Mortuary Visit","Flying Fox Of the Yard"( The real ending to "Argument Sketch"),and "Is There?"). "Teach Yourself Heath" is from a hard to find "Flexi-Disc" released in magazines,"The Book Ad","Big Red Bowl","Pepperpots (Part 2)"and "Pellegra" are a series of rare Radio Ads for the release of "Monty Python's Big Red Book".

This C.D.,overlooking the so-called "NEW" liner notes and artwork ,IS worth re-purchasing!

You need this CD if you're a Monty Python fan. The first 3 CDs (Another Monty Python Record, Monty Python's Previous Record, and Matching Tie And Handkerchief) were recorded for stereo audio, unlike the TV series, and each sketch could be edited for timing, unlike the TV series. Also, there are sketches from their heyday designed specifically for audio that aren't part of the TV series. Argument Clinic, for one, has much better timing than the video version. Buy them all now! Monty Python at their best...

If you're a Monty Python fan, this one is a must. IMO the "Argument Clinic" is a classic, every bit as good as "Who's on First?" In the late 1970s, I and my fellow dormies listened to this collection (on vinyl) so many times that we have it permanently burned into our long term memories. We can still perform many of the "sketches" to this day.

Has all my favorite skits (that I know of). Disc in great condition. Good seller.