CD Reviews: Old School Comedy Classics (2012)

As a fan of stand-up comedy, it always excites me to go back in time to old albums from the comedians I know, and it's great to go back and discover comedians I've missed. Cult Collectibles and MVD Audio have come together to re-release three classic comedy albums in their entirety, and they do a fantastic job. I don't usually review the material of a comedian, but in this case, I'll do it. You'll see why as you read on, but I think it's worthwhile with these classic albums.

Redd Foxx - I Ain't Lied Yet

We all know Foxx as the loveable jerk Fred Sanford, but I'll bet most people under forty have heard very little of his stand-up if any. I've heard some of his work prior to this, like You Gotta Wash Your Ass. It was much dirtier than I Ain't Lied Yet, which is dirty, but in a very subtle way. Foxx tells jokes more than anything, and I mean jokes you can read in a joke book. I don't know if he was just telling old jokes that he knew or if he wrote them and they've carried on through the years. Either way, his delivery is beautiful, and I laughed hard while listening to the album.

Old School Comedy Classics from Cult Collectibles: Jimmy Lynch (April 10), Redd Foxx (May 8), Skillet & Leroy (June 6), + more!

Cult Collectibles is proud to present a series of legendary comedy / adult party albums from the 1960's, 70's and early 80's. These are the records that were stored under the counter in record stores and your parents hid from you. Raw, rude and raunchy, these records sold millions and are still as funny as ever!


Bold, old school humor for fans of Redd Foxx, Rudy Ray Moore, Jimmy Lynch, Richard Pryor, LaWanda Page, Wildman Steve, etc. These are true 'Original Kings of Comedy' that influenced the most popular comics of today; Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Eddie Griffin, Steve Harvey, Cedric The Entertainer, etc.Largely influential within the rap music / hip-hop community, these old school comedy  classics are revered and frequently sampled / referenced by such notable artists as N.W.A., Dr. Dre, Eazy E, 2 Live Crew, Snoop Dogg, Big Daddy Kane, etc.

Each release will be available on CD and digital download worldwide with new artwork by artist Lou Rusconi. You can hear a sample of each release HERE.