"The Alice Cooper Show" is a live album by Alice Cooper, originally released by Warner Bros. in December 1977. It was recorded during performances at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas on August 19 and 20, 1977, as part of Cooper's "King of the Silver Screen" tour across the United States.
The album's release came at a time when Alice Cooper, the band's frontman, was experiencing exhaustion from continuous touring, recording demands, and personal struggles with alcohol. Despite these challenges, contractual obligations compelled the band to proceed with the live recording.
Alice Cooper himself has expressed disdain for the album over the years, reportedly telling fans that he dislikes it whenever they bring it for autographs. This sentiment likely stems from the circumstances surrounding its recording and release during a difficult period in his career.
"The Alice Cooper Show" has seen several re-releases: it was issued on CD in 1987, digitally in 2005, and on 180-gram vinyl in 2013, ensuring its availability across different formats for fans and collectors alike. The album also received some exposure through the TV special "Alice Cooper and Friends," which featured live footage from the same tour captured for the album.
