Various – Wacky Weirdos (Cassette, 1992, K-Tel 30374)

Why This Tape Matters
Wacky Weirdos gathers ten novelty and comedy recordings from the 1950s and 1960s, including David Seville’s “Witch Doctor,” Sheb Wooley’s “The Purple People Eater,” and Nervous Norvus’ “Transfusion.” The program also features Roger Miller’s “Dang Me,” Ray Stevens’ “Ahab The Arab,” and Buchanan & Goodman’s influential cut-up novelty record “The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 & 2).” The version of Bobby “Boris” Pickett’s “Monster Mash” included here is a re-recording.

Collector Note
This 1992 U.S. K-Tel cassette compilation carries catalog number 30374 and barcode 0 22775 30374 2. Its ten-track program combines novelty hits, comedy records, and parodies by performers including David Seville, Bobby “Boris” Pickett, Ray Stevens, Sheb Wooley, Roger Miller, and Buchanan & Goodman. Nathan Y. Jarvis is credited with the release’s illustration.

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

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

Technical Details
Format: Cassette, Compilation
Label: K-Tel – 30374
Country: US
Released: 1992
Genre: Rock, Pop
Style: Novelty, Comedy, Parody

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
David Seville – Witch Doctor – 2:15
Bobby "Boris" Pickett – Monster Mash – 3:01
Ray Stevens – Ahab The Arab – 3:45
Nervous Norvus – Transfusion – 2:24
Edd Byrnes And Connie Stevens – Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) – 2:05

Side B
Sheb Wooley – The Purple People Eater – 2:11
Buzz Clifford – Baby Sittin' Boogie – 2:01
Roger Miller – Dang Me – 1:47
Larry Verne – Mr. Custer – 3:04
Buchanan & Goodman – The Flying Saucer (Parts 1 & 2) – 4:16

Shipping & Handling
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