Reality... What a Concept

Pressed by Casablanca Records in 1979, Robin Williams' debut comedy LP captures the manic electricity of his live nightclub sets. Tracked at The Copacabana in New York and The Boarding House in San Francisco, the vinyl preserves an unhinged, kinetic stream of consciousness that blew apart traditional joke structures. Williams morphs instantly through voices and sound effects, from the televangelist satire of 'Reverend Earnest Angry' to the dizzying literary leaps of 'Shakespeare (A Meltdowner's Nightmare).' The live mix vibrates with sweaty club intimacy, showcasing a performer operating at pure supersonic speed. The album broke into the Billboard top ten, achieved Gold status, and won the 1980 Grammy for Best Comedy Recording.