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I bought this from a friend awhile back, and ran across it today. I've owned several copies of the more well known Laughing Record over the years, but I'm rather sure this is the only copy of I've ever seen of this one. I'm curious if anyone else has run across this one.

Steve

I never heard of it, and only just heard side B, now ...
https://i78s.org/preview/7b6ffe0fba4ac4 ... 140542ec31


Thanks,
James.

I have one of the sides on Canadian Apex.edisonplayet

Steve,

Other than the A and B side designations, is the musical content of the two sides identical (same matrix numbers)? If not, what is the difference?

Thanks,
Bob

Pathé Logical wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:46 pm Steve,

Other than the A and B side designations, is the musical content of the two sides identical (same matrix numbers)? If not, what is the difference?

Thanks,
Bob

I haven't listened to it yet, but the mx. numbers are:
A s-70986-a
B s-70986-E
I'll give it a listen tomorrow and make another post.

Steve

edisonplayer wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 12:30 pm I have one of the sides on Canadian Apex.edisonplayet

Nice!! Not many Apex records to be found in my neck of the woods.

Steve

ChesterCheetah18 wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 10:27 pm

Pathé Logical wrote: Tue Mar 29, 2022 4:46 pm Steve,

Other than the A and B side designations, is the musical content of the two sides identical (same matrix numbers)? If not, what is the difference?

Thanks,
Bob

I haven't listened to it yet, but the mx. numbers are:
A s-70986-a
B s-70986-E
I'll give it a listen tomorrow and make another post.

Steve

Having listened to both sides, as the mx. numbers suggest, they are two very different takes. I have the impression it may have been a "part 1/part 2" type of thing. It definitely puts the "novel" in novelty record!!

Steve

Thanks for the informative response Steve!

Pathé Logical wrote: Wed Mar 30, 2022 12:42 pm Thanks for the informative response Steve!

My pleasure.