The Firesign Theater – Waiting For The Electrician Or Someone Like Him (Vinyl, LP, Reissue, 1971, Columbia CS 9518)

Why This Record Matters
Waiting For The Electrician Or Someone Like Him is one of The Firesign Theater's best-known comedy albums, blending satire, surreal humor, and audio experimentation. It became a landmark recording in the evolution of spoken-word comedy.

Collector Note
Released as a reissue in 1971 on Columbia, this album features some of The Firesign Theater's most celebrated routines, including "Temporarily Humbolt County" and the title suite. The group's innovative use of layered dialogue and sound effects influenced generations of comedy performers and audio storytellers. It remains an essential release for collectors of classic comedy recordings.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Reissue
Label: Columbia – CS 9518
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Non-Music
Style: Comedy

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Temporarily Humbolt County
A2 W.C. Fields Forever
A3 Le Trente-Huit Cunegonde

Side B
B1 Waiting For The Electrician Or Someone Like Him

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping (when applicable).
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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