Description
Monty Python - Another Monty Python Record – 180 Gram Vinyl Record
Released on September 16, 1971, Another Monty Python Record is the second comedy album by the legendary British surrealist comedy group Monty Python. Following their self-titled debut album (1970), this record continued their absurd, satirical, and groundbreaking approach to sketch comedy, drawing heavily from their hit TV series Monty Python’s Flying Circus.
Unlike traditional comedy records that simply feature spoken-word routines, Another Monty Python Record takes full advantage of the audio format, incorporating sound effects, absurd musical interludes, and self-referential gags to create an experience that is uniquely suited to record listening. The album’s humor is as sharp, surreal, and subversive as ever, making it a must-listen for Python fans.
By 1971, Monty Python (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin) had already cemented themselves as one of the most innovative comedy groups of all time, thanks to Monty Python’s Flying Circus, which had been running on the BBC since 1969. Rather than simply rehashing sketches from the show, Another Monty Python Record plays with the expectations of a comedy album, using audio tricks, meta-humor, and bizarre segues to create something more than just a collection of skits.
One of the most brilliant aspects of the album is how it actively messes with the listener—from fake scratches and record skips to the running gag of the “Executive Version” (which is supposedly a censored, more sophisticated version of the album). The group pushes the boundaries of what a comedy album can be, just as they did with sketch comedy on TV.
Track Highlights & Notable Sketches
“Introduction” – The album opens with fake surface noise, making it sound like an old, scratched vinyl before the Python crew hilariously interrupts.
“Spanish Inquisition” – One of the group’s most famous sketches, featuring Cardinal Ximénez and his incompetent inquisitors, who always arrive when least expected.
“World Forum” – A surreal game show featuring Karl Marx, Lenin, Che Guevara, and Mao Zedong answering trivia questions about English football clubs.
“Penguin on the TV” – A nonsensical conversation that escalates into total absurdity, typical of Python’s best work.
“The Piranha Brothers” – A mock-documentary about a pair of notorious London gangsters, Doug and Dinsdale Piranha, which satirizes British crime films and tabloid sensationalism.
“Communist Cooking Show” – A politically absurd parody of TV cooking shows, proving that even the most mundane topics can be turned into Python-style chaos.
“Royal Festival Hall Concert” – A brilliant example of Python’s ability to mock high culture, featuring a fake opera performance that spirals into absurdity.
“Spam” – This track features an early version of the famous Spam sketch, which would later become one of Monty Python’s most iconic routines.
Unlike their later albums (Matching Tie and Handkerchief or Monty Python’s Contractual Obligation Album), this record maintains a strong connection to their Flying Circus sketches, making it feel like an audio version of their show with extra weirdness.
Upon release, Another Monty Python Record received critical acclaim and quickly became a cult favorite among comedy fans. Many of the sketches from this album became definitive Monty Python classics, influencing generations of comedians, writers, and performers. The album charted in the UK and US, further proving Python’s growing international appeal. The Spanish Inquisition and Spam sketches became so popular that they were later adapted for TV and film. The record is still highly regarded as one of the best comedy albums of all time, proving that Monty Python’s humor works just as well in audio form as it does on screen.
Another Monty Python Record is a must-listen for any Monty Python fan. It’s not just a collection of skits—it’s a cleverly constructed, self-referential, and surreal experience that plays with the very idea of what a comedy album can be. If you enjoy absurd humor, meta-comedy, and classic British wit, this album is an essential addition to your collection.
180 Gram Vinyl
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
ZDF Records
Track Listing
Apologies
Spanish Inquisition
World Forum/Communist Phonecall
Gumby Theatre, etc
The Architect
The Piranha Brothers
Penguin On The TV
Comfy Chair/Sound Quiz
Be a Great Actor/Theatre Critic
Royal Festival Hall Concert
Spam
The Judges
Stake Your Claim
Still No Sign of Land (Lifeboat)
Undertaker
