NEW YORK, September 6, 2016 – Mitch Hedberg’s singular style and absurd observations about everyday life turned him into a comedy legend. Now you can relive his entire body of work on vinyl courtesy of Comedy Central Records. “Mitch Hedberg: The Complete Vinyl Collection” is available now for pre-order on Amazon and will be released November 4th, 2016, just in time for the holidays.
“Mitch Hedberg: The Complete Vinyl Collection” is executive produced by Lynn Shawcroft and includes:
- 12 inch vinyl editions of all three original Comedy Central Records albums (four LPs): “Strategic Grill Locations” (double LP with bonus audio, 1999), “Mitch All Together” (2003), and “Do You Believe in Gosh?” (2008)
- 36 page book with rare photos, stories by Mitch’s wife Lynn Shawcroft, and original essays by Doug Stanhope, Mike Birbiglia and Margaret Cho
- Custom USB drive with MP3s of all three albums, never-before-heard recordings, an uncut presentation of Mitch’s 1999 “Comedy Central Presents” show, and more
Mitch Hedberg is a stand-up comedy icon whose absurdist, terse, observational humor won the hearts of comedy fans everywhere during his lifetime and beyond. He is best known for his albums, cross-country tours, and appearances in film (“Lords of Dogtown,” “Almost Famous”) and television (“Comedy Central Presents,” “Premium Blend,” “Ed,” “That 70s Show”). Since his death in 2005, Hedberg’s catalog has continued to build a cult following.
Comedy Central Records is home to the biggest names in stand-up with albums from top comedians Amy Schumer, Daniel Tosh, Kevin Hart, Aziz Ansari, Hannibal Buress, Louis C.K., Jim Gaffigan, Tracy Morgan, Patton Oswalt, Nick Kroll, John Mulaney Marc Maron, Chris Hardwick, and more. Comedy Central is not only home to countless one-hour specials from top comedians but also original stand-up series including “Adam Devine’s House Party,” “This Is Not Happening,” “The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail,” and “The Half Hour.”
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