Squeeze Box: The Complete Works Of "Weird Al" Yankovic

Box set featuring 14 studio albums and an exclusive rarities compilation.
Packaging consists of a replica of Al's accordion, with the records housed between the bellows. A 128-page book is strapped to a side, featuring photography, full credits, and foreword from Al, plus notes by him for each track on Medium Rarities.
All records are 150 gram and come in slim spine-less jackets with die-cut paper inner sleeves.
"Weird Al" Yankovic
Released on May 3, 1983 | Recorded September 14, 1980 - February 11, 1983
A1: Parody of "Mickey" by Toni Basil
A3: Parody of "I Love Rock n' Roll" by Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
A6: Parody of "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" by Stevie Nicks
B1: Parody of "My Sharona" by The Knack
B3: Parody of "Another One Bites the Dust" by Queen
Produced by Rick Derringer for High Calibre Productions, Inc.
"Another One Rides the Bus" was recorded live on the Dr. Demento Show, KMET, Los Angeles, September 14, 1980.
"Ricky" and "Buckingham Blues" were recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders, February 11, 1983.
All other selections were recorded at Cherokee Studios in Hollywood, March 14, 1982.
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records BFZ 38679 (opens in a new tab)
"Weird Al" Yankovic In 3-D
Released on February 28, 1984 | Recorded October 1, 1983 to December 13, 1983
C1: Parody of "Beat It" by Michael Jackson
C3: Parody of "Safety Dance" by Men Without Hats
C5: Parody of "Jeopardy" by Greg Kihn Band
D2: Parody of "King Of Pain" by The Police
D4: Parody of "Eye Of The Tiger" by Survivor
Produced by Rick Derringer for High Calibre Productions, Inc.
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders.
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records BFZ 39221 (opens in a new tab)
Dare To Be Stupid
Released on June 18, 1985 | Recorded August 20, 1984 to March 25, 1985
E1: Parody of "Like A Virgin" By Madonna
E3: Parody of "I Want A New Drug" by Huey Lewis And The News (opens in a new tab)
E5: Parody of "Lola" by The Kinks
F3: Parody of "Girls Just Want To Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
[Main performers credited as "The Stupid Band", guests credited as "Our Stupid Guests"]
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders.
Mixed and mastered digitally using the Mitsubishi X-80 system.
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records FZ 40033 (opens in a new tab)
Polka Party!
Released on October 21, 1986 | Recorded April 22, 1986 to September 1, 1986
G1: Parody of "Living In America" by James Brown
G3: Parody of "Addicted To Love"
H1: Parody of "Who's Johnny" by El DeBarge
H3: Parody of "Ruthless People" by Mick Jagger
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders.
Mixed and mastered digitally using the Mitsubishi X-80 system.
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records FZ 40520 (opens in a new tab)
Even Worse
Released on April 19, 1988 | Recorded November 30, 1987 to February 19, 1988
I1: Parody of "Bad" by Michael Jackson
I3: Parody of "Got My Mind Set On You" by George Harrison
I5: Parody of "I Think We're Alone Now" by Tiffany
J1: Parody of "La Bamba" by Los Lobos
J3: Parody of "Mony, Mony" by Billy Idol
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Bermuda Schwartz plays Impact Drums.
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records FZ 44149 (opens in a new tab)
UHF–Original Motion Picture Soundtrack And Other Stuff
Released on July 18, 1989 | Recorded December 20, 1988 to May 25, 1989
K1: Parody of "Money For Nothing" by Dire Straits
K4: Parody of "Wild Thing" by Tone Lōc (opens in a new tab)
L2: Parody of "She Drives Me Crazy" by Fine Young Cannibals
L6: Parody of "Stand" by R.E.M.
Tracks K1, K2, K6, L1, L4 & L5 recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Tracks K3, K4, K5, L2, L3, L6 & L7 recorded at Westlake Audio, Los Angeles
Mark Knopfler courtesy of Warner Bros. Records, Inc. (opens in a new tab)
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records SZ 45265 (opens in a new tab)
Off The Deep End
Released on April 14, 1992 | Recorded June 6, 1990 to January 27, 1992
M1: Parody of "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana
M3: Parody of "U Can't Touch This" by MC Hammer
M4d: Public Domain
M6: Parody of "You Got It (The Right Stuff)" by New Kids On The Block
N2: Parody of "Rico Suave" by Gerardo
N4: Parody of "Baby Don't Forget My Number" and "Blame It On The Rain" by Milli Vanilli
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Originally released as Rock 'N' Roll Records/Scotti Bros. Records 72392 75256-2 (opens in a new tab)
Alapalooza
Released on October 5, 1993 | Recorded November 30, 1992 to August 18, 1993
O1: Parody of "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris
O3: Parody of "Under The Bridge" and "Give It Away" by Red Hot Chili Peppers
O5: Parody of "Achy Breaky Heart" by Billy Ray Cyrus
P2: Parody of "Livin' On The Edge" by Aerosmith
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders, November 30, 1992-August 18, 1993
All songwriting proceeds from "Achy Breaky Song" will be donated to the United Cerebral Palsy Association.
Originally released as Scotti Bros. Records 72392 75415-2 (opens in a new tab)
Bad Hair Day
Released on March 12, 1996 | Recorded November 30, 1994 to January 15, 1996
Q1: Parody of "Gangsta's Paradise" by Coolio
Q3: Parody of "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, Kill Me" by U2
R1: Parody of "Lump" by The Presidents Of The United States Of America
R3: Parody of "Misery" by Soul Asylum
R5: Parody of "Waterfalls" by TLC
Recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Special thanks to Gracie Films and Twentieth Century Fox Television.
Originally released as Scotti Bros. Records 72392 75500-2 (opens in a new tab)
Running With Scissors
Released on June 29, 1999 | Recorded June 29, 1997 to April 20, 1999
S1: Lyrical Adaptation of "American Pie" by Don McLean
S3: Parody of "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)" by The Offspring
S5: Parody of "One Week" by Barenaked Ladies
T2: An adaptation of "It's All About The Benjamins" by Puff Daddy
T4: Parody of "Zoot Suit Riot" by Cherry Poppin' Daddies
Tracks S1, S3, S5, S7, T2 & T4 recorded at MCA Music Publishing Studio
Tracks S2, S4, S6, T1, T3 & T5 recorded at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Mixed at Santa Monica Sound Recorders
Art Direction & Design: Doug Haverty for Art & Soul Design
Originally released as Volcano (opens in a new tab)/Way Moby 61422 32118-2 (opens in a new tab)
Poodle Hat
Released on May 20, 2003 | Recorded March 26, 2002 to March 21, 2003
U1: Parody of "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
U3: Parody of "Hot In Herre" by Nelly
V1: Parody of "Complicated" by Avril Lavigne
V3: Parody of "Piano Man" by Billy Joel
V5: Parody of "I Want It That Way" by Backstreet Boys
Recorded at Mad Dog Studios in Burbank
Polka horns recorded at EMG Studio in North Hollywood
Even-numbered tracks mixed at Icon Recording Group in Hollywood
Odd-numbered tracks mixed at Westlake Audio in Hollywood
Ben Folds appears courtesy of Epic Records
Originally released as Volcano/Way Moby 61422-32194-2 (opens in a new tab)
Straight Outta Lynwood
Released on September 26, 2006 | Recorded July 5, 2005 to July 22, 2006
W1: Parody of "Ridin'" by Chamillionaire featuring Krayzie Bone
W3: Parody of "American Idiot" by Green Day
W7: Parody of "Confessions Part II" by Usher
X3: Parody of "Do I Make You Proud" by Taylor Hicks
X4: Parody of "Trapped In The Closet" by R. Kelly
Tracks W2, W4, W6, X1, X2 & X5 recorded at Mad Dog Studios, Burbank, July 5, 2005
Alpocalypse
Released on June 21, 2011 | Recorded September 29, 2008 to April 6, 2011
Y1: Parody of "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga
Y3: Parody of "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift
Z1: Parody of "Party In The U.S.A." by Miley Cyrus
Z3: Parody of "Nothin' On You" by B.o.B. (opens in a new tab) featuring Bruno Mars
Z5: Parody of "Whatever You Like" by T.I.
Recorded and mixed at Westlake Audio, Hollywood
Keyboards for track Y6 recorded at Sausalito Sound, Sausalito
Taylor Hanson appears courtesy of 3CG Records
Originally released as Volcano/Way Moby 88697-89326-2 (opens in a new tab)
Mandatory Fun
Released on July 15, 2014 | Recorded September 4, 2012 to June 4, 2014
AA1: Parody of "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea
AA3: Parody of "Royals" by Lorde
AA5: Parody of "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
BB2: Parody of "Radioactive" by Imagine Dragons
BB4: Parody of "Happy" by Pharrell Williams
Mixed at Way Station
Tracks AA2, AA4, AA6, BB1, BB3 & BB5 Recorded at Way Station, Los Angeles and GoDaveyGo Studio, North Hollywood
Tracks AA1, AA3, AA5, AA7, BB2 & BB4 Recorded at Bedrock L.A.
Amanda Palmer's Vocals Recorded at Mad Oak Studios
Strings recorded and mixed at Muse Ranch Studios, Cuddy Valley, California
James King appears courtesy of Elektra Records
AFP appears courtesy of herself
Originally released July 15, 2014 as RCA Records (opens in a new tab) 88843 09375-2 (opens in a new tab)
Medium Rarities: Rare, Unreleased And Other Assorted Music From The Archives
CC1: Take Me Down (1976)
CC2: My Bologna (Capitol Single Version) (1979)
Parody of "My Sharona" by The Knack
CC3: Yoda (Demo) (1981)
Parody of "Lola" by The Kinks
CC4: Dr. Demento Jingle (1981)
CC5: Pac-Man (1981)
Parody of "Taxman" by The Beatles
CC6: Dare To Be Stupid (Instrumental) (1985)
CC7: Jurashiku Park (1993)
Parody of "MacArthur Park" by Richard Harris
CC8: Headline News (1994)
Parody of "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm" by Crash Test Dummies
CC9: Since You've Been Gone (Karaoke) (1996)
CC10: The Night Santa Went Crazy (Extra-Gory Version) (1996)
DD1: Spy Hard (1996)
DD2: Lousy Haircut (1997)
DD3: Homer And Marge (2003)
Parody of "Jack & Diane" by John Mellencamp (opens in a new tab)
DD4: The Brain Song (2009)
DD5: 30 Rock Theme Parody (2012)
DD6: Super Duper Party Pony (2014)
DD7: Sir Isaac Newton vs. Bill Nye (2014)
DD8: Let The Pun Fit The Crime (2015)
DD9: Hey, Hey, We're The Monks (2015)
DD10: Comedy Bang! Bang! Theme (2016)
DD11: It's My World (And We're All Living In It) (2016)
DD12: Beat On The Brat (2017)
DD13: Happy Birthday (New Version) (2017)