Overview

• Rhino Records has released 'I Hope I’m Funny: The Warner Albums (1974–1983),' a 7-LP vinyl box set compiling Richard Pryor’s classic Warner Records albums.
• The collection includes iconic albums such as 'That N****r’s Crazy,' '…Is It Something I Said?,' and 'Live on the Sunset Strip,' several of which won Grammy Awards for Best Comedy Album.
• Scott Saul, author of the definitive biography 'Becoming Richard Pryor,' provides new liner notes offering historical and cultural context for Pryor’s work.
• Jennifer Lee Pryor, the comedian’s widow, expressed excitement about the release, emphasizing the continued relevance of his fearless social commentary.
• Critics praise the box set for its curation and its celebration of Pryor’s transformative impact on stand-up comedy and storytelling.