Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Grammy Award-winning guitarist Peter Frampton marks the 50th anniversary of his landmark album ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’. Originally released in 1976, the album became a defining cultural moment, capturing Frampton’s onstage power and connection with audiences. Nearly five decades later, it remains one of the best-selling live albums of all time, with close to 20 million copies sold worldwide and a lasting influence on live rock recordings.
To celebrate the milestone, Frampton releases a limited Vinylphyle edition of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ on January 22. The double LP is sourced from the original 1975 Doug Sax quarter-inch production master, with lacquers cut by Joe Nino-Hernes and pressed on 180-gram black vinyl at RTI. The package includes a four-panel insert featuring a new interview with Frampton and Anthony Fantano of The Needle Drop, presenting the album as it was originally meant to be heard. The record is also available in Dolby Atmos, expanding on its immersive audio debut from 2024.
“I can’t believe it’s now been 50 years since Frampton Comes Alive! was released,” Frampton says. “When we decided to do this Vinylphyle edition, it was important to me that it be done the right way. I personally asked that the audio be sourced from the original 1975 Doug Sax production master because I wanted it to sound exactly as we heard it back then.” The care behind the release reflects how closely the album remains tied to his artistic identity.
Upon its release, ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ spent ten weeks at #1 on the Billboard 200, earned an Album of the Year nomination at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards, and was later certified eight-times platinum by the RIAA. Inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, the album captured a moment when live performance, personality, and technical innovation converged. Its enduring popularity continues to introduce new listeners to Frampton’s dynamic presence and musicianship.
Frampton recently completed his Let’s Do It Again! headlining tour, continuing a remarkable late-career chapter that includes his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, a Grammy win for ‘Fingerprints’, and ongoing recognition across music institutions. As the anniversary of ‘Frampton Comes Alive!’ arrives, the Vinylphyle release stands as both a celebration of legacy and a reaffirmation of an album that still feels vivid, immediate, and alive.