Dem Vinyl Boyz EP 142 - Cheech & Chong - Up In Smoke

This week on Dem Vinyl Boyz, we spark off our 8 Weeks of Soundtrack Summer with a cult classic that’s hazy, hilarious, and downright iconic — the 1978 soundtrack to Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke.

More than just a stoner comedy, Up in Smoke became a cultural touchstone, ushering in the era of counterculture comedy and solidifying Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong as legends of the genre. The soundtrack captures the film’s irreverent spirit with tracks like “Up in Smoke,” “Earache My Eye,” and plenty of comedic interludes that blend music, satire, and absurdity.

In this episode, we’ll roll through how the film and its soundtrack reflected the late-70s vibe, contributed to the duo’s massive success, and left a smoky trail in music and comedy history. Whether you’re reliving your youth or discovering Cheech & Chong’s antics for the first time, this album is a must-spin for fans of comedy, rock, and soundtrack collectors alike.

So grab your headphones—and maybe some munchies—and join Dem Vinyl Boyz as we launch Soundtrack Summer with Cheech & Chong’s Up in Smoke. It’s going to be a trip!

For decades, people who enjoyed music on vinyl records instead of CDs or MP3s were considered dinosaurs. While we like moving at 33 RPM, the rest of the world rushed and went to digital. Not only did vinyl refuse to die but demand is at its highest since at least 1991. It's a good thing Dem Vinyl Boyz saved all their records from back in the day. Because, now we have the biggest collection of 12-inch records on the radio.  Dem Vinyl Boyz love the joy of sliding a classic album out of its cover; the crackle of a needle just dropped into a groove; the careful way to pick up and flip a record when a side ends. On the podcast each week we feature a different piece of music history on vinyl record. Dem Vinyl Boyz experience the album front and back, giving you commentary and music facts along the way. Put your ear buds in and let us take you on a musically journey listening to the greatest music of all time and the history of how it became legendary. Dem Vinyl Boyz! Respect The Technique