Richard Pryor Live (1977/1982)

One of a flurry of 1960s concert recordings that were dug up by fly-b-night record labels (read mafia-controlled) and sold in bargain bins to capitalize off Richard Pryor's superstardom. Most came out through David and Lots Drozen's Laff imprint. They had a legitimate contract with Pryor at one point and used it to justify the release of bootleg recordings for many years until one of them, Rev. Durite ended up getting nominated for a Grammy. At that point Pryor stepped in and bought out their catalog. This one was put initially through World Sound Records, a company controlled by the infamous Morris Levy. Later it was issued as a picture disc by Audio Fidelity.
And its actually not bad. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Master storyteller and performer. So much more than just a comedian. Brings the characters alive. He was so unlike today's flock of mostly uninspiring comedians...

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AWESOME SAUCE!💖💖💖

[@waynefoote3781]

These kind of recordings are incredibly important. They show the growth of a Legend. It reveals the quick and creative mind of Genius.

[@deborahmccoy3837]

Richard Pryor, Not Only Was He A Great Storyteller But He Could impersonate Also Anything And Anyone , He Was Off The Chain!!!

[@plumjade4584]

America's funniest and best story teller... Richard Pryor! reelblack! Thanks for the memories.

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Pryor the GOAT.

[@jameslemmons9737]

used to get in so much trouble from the principal. for doing a routine of Richard Pryor in high school. 😂😂😂😂

[@glenpolen5562]

Hey james, there is nothing wrong with what you did in school to perform richard Pryor in class rooms, lol. I hope the teacher, other students and the principle enjoyed your performance and knew who it was, lmao. Did you use the swear words too? Lol. I hope you didnt drink or do drugs like Richard did. He was funny. The drugs probably helped his career but not his life. I think the drugs and alcohol contributed to his death, not sure. He looked terrible in the end of his life. God bless you and your family James. Merry Christmas, Glen. Ps.. i have this and several other Richard pryor shows all on cassette tapes from vack in the 80s. Ive been listenning alot to redd foxx on you tube, from his live stage shows on 33 records, before sanford and son. He made about 2 or 3 dvds from his live stage shows after sanford and son, and when he got a bit older into his 60s before he had a real heart attack at a practice for a new comedy sitcom that one of his female friends hired him to perform in and get him some work. They were laughing coz they thought he was joking from his great fake BIG HEART ATTACKS ON SANFORD AND SON. and it was the real thing. How sad. Stay well sir.

[@davidrosemale3573]

I love "THE WIZARD OF COMEDY", but I especially love Richard Pryor Live in Concert. He's still the Greatest.

[@MajikBoxx]

Retrieved from the deepest parts of the vaults! Thank you yet again reelblack.

[@Esotereclectic]

The contents of this album ended up being recycled on a Laff Records album called "Richard Pryor--LIVE!", which came out in 1982 or so, with a few other re-used routines on it as well. It was the last archival release of his on Laff.

[@countryboyfletcher489]

From paper, to practice, to stage, to CLASSIC.. The Don of Comedy.Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor..

[@mcarthurcox1022]

He was the man lol

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The ORIGINAL Comedy Genius...

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Classic

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[@drwisis6996]

loved me some rich. haaaaaaaaa specially tootlum. he was the greatest.

[@unique74muzik]

Before the money kicked in..

[@craigmoreland9569]

Hes WITH GOD-JESUS, FOR SURE RIGHT NOW.

[@glenpolen5562]

I really hope so, sir. I hope he was born again. He talked about GOD alot, and he knew alot about the bible. I just hope he had God in his heart and soul and asked GOD to be his savior and accepted 🙏 God into his life. We will not get into heaven if GOD doesn't see his reflection in our souls when we die. God bless you. Merry Christmas, Glen

[@heathertea2704]

Went 2 my stash....yep THERE it is. Glad 2 know history behind it & the label. 👏👏👏 Also got "THE WIZARD of COMEDY," "PRYOR GOES FOXX HUNTING"-w Redd Foxx', "OUTRAGEOUS" & "BLACK BEN the BLACKSMITH."

[@simplenough]

Where did they get this? Comedy club bootlegs?

[@waynefoote3781]

If the Shi** is funny....Laugh If it ain't funny.....Try to Laugh.............Inspired by mr. Richard Pryor.

[@ComedianMoeBrown]

😭😂🤣

[@nathanielraydavis708]

I keep having a nightmare about Redd Foxx, Flip Wilson and Richard Pryor, at the Coke Olympics.

[@Sertao2013]

Can anyone put a link to the bit where he comes out and said I'm God , I'm here to pick up my son has anyone seen him ? He's wearing the robe thing and he's got a beard ,I told him I'd pick him up now . He looks at someone in the crowd and said what did you do to my son ? What did you people do to my son ? Then he starts screaming because he realized his son was crucified . Then he said alright let me talk to someone else that was crucified . Bring me Martin Luther king . What did you do to Martin ? Okay bring me Kennedy . At the end he points his finger at the crowd and said your on your own and he walks off the stage .

[@glenpolen5562]

Hi steve, i have several richard Pryor cassette tapes from the 80s. I think i know which show he did it on. When i get a few minutes, i will do my best to look at them, and see if i can find that cassette. I hope i can remember, if i even have it. Lol. I will see if the titles will help. Do you know what the title is, just for that joke? I havent heard this show before, i dont think i have. Maybe on you tube several years ago. I have to listen to this soon, lol. I will try to help you, if you havent already found out your answer. If so. Let me know. Thanks. Merry Christmas, Glen

[@Sertao2013]

@@glenpolen5562 No I still don't know the name of the bit . It was recorded and on video and he was on stage .

[@glenpolen5562]

@@Sertao2013 hi steve, i will try my best for ya. Thanks for your reply. Glen

[@redflamered]

This guy never made me laugh. Never understood why he was considered funny.

[@christiancharles2866]

This man is a comic genius.

[@christiancharles2866]

Kevin hart is not funny. Dane cook is not funny. This is legendary.

[@michaelgarrett4849]

Man you are mad 😠

[@jayskywalker5049]

Well at the time there was nothing so raw and honest like this

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You don’t have a soul!