Spike Jones – Dinner Music...For People Who Aren't Very Hungry! (Cassette, 1988, Rhino Records R4 70261)

Why This Tape Matters
Dinner Music...For People Who Aren't Very Hungry! originated as a 1950s Spike Jones album built around musical comedy, sound effects, and parodies of popular and classical material. Its 17-track program includes “Cocktails For Two,” “Pal-Yat-Chee,” “The Black And Blue Danube Waltz,” and “The Sneezin' Bee.” Jones personally supervised the album’s conception, production, and recording.

Collector Note
This 1988 U.S. Rhino Records cassette edition carries catalog number R4 70261 and barcode 081227026141. Rhino’s reissue was digitally remastered by Bill Inglot and Ken Perry at K-Disc, giving this edition a notable mastering connection to the label’s archival reissue program. The cassette preserves the 17-track program across two sides.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Tape: VG+
Case: VG+
J-Card: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Cassette
Label: Rhino Records – R4 70261
Country: US
Released: 1988
Genre: Non-Music, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style: Comedy, Musical

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
Space Ship Landing – 0:19
Assorted Glugs, Pbrts & Skks – 0:32
Ramona – 1:10
Duet For Violin And Garbage Disposal – 1:49
The Black And Blue Danube Waltz – 4:12
Stark's Theme – 1:24
The Old Sow Song – 1:41
Pal-Yat-Chee – 4:06
How High The Fidelity – 1:24
Cocktails For Two – 3:36

Side B
Wyatt Earp Makes Me Burp – 2:47
Woofer's Lament – 0:38
Memories Are Made Of This – 1:54
The Sneezin' Bee – 2:14
Little Child (Daddy Dear) – 1:55
Brahm's Alibi – 1:46
Chloe – 3:45

Shipping & Handling
Shipped in a protective cassette bag.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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