When it was originally released in 1976, I was a high school student and it's hard to buy this album just because it's an expensive double vinyl album.
So as far as I remember, I air-checked FM program and recorded it to cassette tape and enjoyed it.
Time passed away and this is the first time I purchase this album (in HiRes format).
I think dynamic range of this album is much improved than that of CD edition (like Paul McCartney's BOTR), but not for sure the difference is so distinctive compare to the full acoustic sound albums in HiRes format like Keith Jarrett "The Koln Concert".
But concerning the price is almost the same as Deluxe CD edition, I think it's worth buying HiRes editon.
Following is liner notes by HDTracks ;
Recorded live at the Winterland, San Francisco, California; Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, California; Island Music Center, Commack, Long Island, New York; State University Of New York at Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, New York. Origianlly released as A&M (3703). Includes liner notes by Cameron Crowe.
By 1976, British singer/guitarist Peter Frampton was already a rock & roll veteran, a former member of the Herd (mid-'60s) and Humble Pie (early-'70s). After a few critically-acclaimed solo albums of melodic pop/rock, FRAMPTON COMES ALIVE was his breakthrough, one of the biggest-selling live albums in rock history, which spawned the huge radio hits "Show Me The Way" and "Baby, I Love Your Way." Accompanied by a tight, sympathetic band, and spurred on by an enthusiastic audience, Frampton rode the wave produced by this album to stardom.
Digitally remastered by Doug Sax (The Mastering Lab).
Includes liner notes by Cameron Crowe.
Personnel: Peter Frampton (vocals, guitar); Bob Mayo (vocals, guitar, Fender Rhodes, piano, organ); Stanley Sheldon (vocals, bass); John Siomos (drums).
Engineers include: Ray Thompson, Eddie Kramer.
Audio Remixers: Chris Kimsey; Peter Frampton.
Liner Note Author: Cameron Crowe.
Recording information: Fedco Recording Truck, NY (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); Island Music Center, Commack, Long Island, NY (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); Island, Music Center, NY (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); State University of New York, Plattsburgh, NY (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); SU Of New York City, NY (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); Wally Heider's Mobile Recording Truck, CA (03/24/1975-11/22/1975); Winterland, San Francisco, CA (03/24/1975-11/22/1975).
Photographers: Mike Zagaris; Ian Dickson; Richard Aaron; David Redfern.
Unknown Contributor Role: Richard Aaron.
Arranger: Peter Frampton.
