LP SEALED FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE PICTURE DISC LTD ED 1978 A&M COLLECTORS' ITEM
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1. The LP: Frampton Comes Alive! Picture Disc (PR 3703)
The picture disc version is a highly collectible item and differs significantly from the standard 2-LP black vinyl set (catalog number SP-3703):
Feature Standard 2-LP Set (SP-3703) Picture Disc (PR 3703) Format Double Album (2 LPs, 14 Tracks) Single Album (1 LP, 6 Tracks) Packaging Gatefold jacket Clear PVC sleeve with tracklist sticker Appearance Black vinyl Features Peter Frampton's image directly on the vinyl Purpose Comprehensive concert experience Limited edition collector's item and samplerPicture Disc Tracklist (PR 3703)
This single-disc pressing was specially edited to showcase the biggest songs:
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Side One
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Show Me The Way
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Baby, I Love Your Way
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Shine On
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Side Two
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Jumping Jack Flash (Rolling Stones cover)
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Do You Feel Like We Do
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(I'll Give You) Money
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2. The Music & Album Significance
The standard Frampton Comes Alive! (1976) transformed Peter Frampton from a respected former member of Humble Pie with modest solo sales into a superstar. It is one of the biggest-selling live albums in history, with estimated sales of 11 million worldwide.
The Sound
The album perfectly captures the high energy and arena-rock optimism of the mid-1970s. It features a blend of melodic rock, acoustic tenderness, and electrifying guitar work. Crucially, the live setting allowed Frampton to stretch out his arrangements, giving the songs a dynamic scale that the studio versions lacked.
Musical Highlights
The three major hits that dominated FM radio and catapulted the album to success are all included on your picture disc:
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"Show Me The Way": A bright, propulsive rocker that was Frampton's first hit single. It features his innovative use of the talk box (a device that routes guitar sound through a tube into his mouth to shape the sound, making the guitar "speak").
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"Baby, I Love Your Way": A soft, acoustic love song that became one of the decade's definitive ballads. The live version is warmer and more intimate than the studio track.
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"Do You Feel Like We Do": The ultimate showcase for the album. On the original 2-LP set, this track clocks in at over 14 minutes, but even the edited version on your picture disc features Frampton's extensive use of the talk box, creating the iconic "Do you feel like I do?" effect.
The Band
Frampton was backed by a superb trio that provided a strong musical foundation for his guitar theatrics:
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Bob Mayo: Keyboards, Guitar, Vocals
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Stanley Sheldon: Bass, Vocals
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John Siomos: Drums, Percussion
LISTEN "Show Me The Way"
- 1978 Picture Disc LP # 01483 Released on A&M Records # PR3703 (Stereo). .
- This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. Corner crease on lower left of plastic sleeve. No cut out marks.
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