The Jerky Boys (album)

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The Jerky Boys
Jerky Boys Album.jpg
Studio album by
ReleasedMarch 1, 1993 (1993-03-01)
Genre Prank calls
Length39:32
Label Select
Producer John G. Brennan
The Jerky Boys chronology
The Jerky Boys
(1993)
The Jerky Boys 2
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
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The Jerky Boys is the self-titled debut album of prank calls recordings by American comedy act the Jerky Boys. It was released on March 1, 1993 via Select Records.

Contents

The album was received well by critics and the public alike, eventually reaching platinum sales certification by the Recording Industry Association of America.

Track listing

No.TitleLength
1."Irate Tile Man"0:52
2."Unemployed Painter"1:57
3."Laser Surgery"0:37
4."Insulator Job"1:50
5."Egyptian Magician"2:12
6."Sol's Glasses"2:49
7."Car Salesman"2:11
8."Sushi Chef"0:55
9."Super Across the Way"0:57
10."The Gay Model"3:14
11."The Home Wrecker"2:31
12."Auto Mechanic"2:01
13."Dental Malpractice"3:14
14."Starter Motor Repair"1:32
15."Hurt at Work"1:29
16."Hot Rod Mover"2:03
17."Firecracker Mishap"1:41
18."Punitive Damages"2:04
19."Piano Tuner"1:37
20."Gay Hard Hat"1:29
21."Uncle Freddie"2:52
Total length:39:32

Charts

Chart (1995)Peak
position
US Billboard 200 [3] 75

Certifications

RegionCertification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA) [4] Platinum1,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

  1. "The Jerky Boys - The Jerky Boys | Album | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  2. Collins, Andrew (October 1993). "New Albums". Select . p. 91. Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  3. "The Billboard 200". Billboard . Vol. 107, no. 7. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. February 18, 1995. p. 116. ISSN   0006-2510 . Retrieved June 23, 2025.
  4. "American album certifications – The Jerky Boys – The Jerky Boys". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved June 23, 2025.