KISS DOUBLE PLATINUM SEALED ORIG 1978 1ST PRESS 2LP GATEFOLD with HYPE

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* * * SEALED 1ST PRESS w/ MEGA RARE HYPE STICKER * * *

KISS

DOUBLE PLATINUM

©1978 CASABLANCA RECORDS

NBLP—7100–2 

ATTENTION COLLECTORS!

* * * SUPER RARE ORIGINAL HYPE STICKER * * * 

* * * EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL 1978 1ST PRESS ED.  * * *

* * * EMBOSSED PLATINUM GATEFOLD COVER * * * 

* * * ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED  * * * 

* * * 2 PCS LP SET w/ ALL ORIGINAL INSERTS INSIDE * * * 

This is an ORIGINAL 1978 FIRST PRESS EDITION of KISS: DOUBLE PLATINUM. This is NOT a later re-issue. The signature EMBOSSED PLATINUM GATEFOLD jacket is still in its ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED PLASTIC shrink-wrap with the very sought after RARE ORIGINAL HYPE STICKER on the cover. 

The name KISS is embossed into the front and back covers of the platinum sleeve, which has an overall mirror-like reflecting effect. The large clear hype sticker features track names in bright red type.

IT IS EXTREMELY HARD TO FIND a sealed copy of the original 1978 release of this rare title — and especially not one in such fantastic condition as this. 

RECORD CONDITION: MINT

VIRGIN VINYL ALBUM IS STILL IN ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED PLASTIC SHRINK-WRAP. NEVER OPENED; PRESERVED SINCE PRODUCTION IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. 

SLEEVE CONDITION: NEAR MINT

COVER IS STILL COVERED AND PROTECTED BY ITS ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP. ORIGINAL HYPE STICKER ON COVER. MINOR CORNER WEAR (SHOWN IN PHOTOGRAPHS).

NO OTHER IMPERFECTIONS ON THE COVER:

• No punch holes / drill holes
• No cut-out corners 
• No saw-marks or indents
• No split seams
• No stains 
• No yellowing from aging 
• No writing 
• No stamps
• No tape or peel-off marks
• No retail or price stickers
• No mold or mildew spots
• No water damage
• No warping 
• No wax, glue, paint or liquid drops on the cover
• No glue traces or wax residue
• No barcodes

TRACKLIST:

A1 Strutter '78 3:41

A2 Do You Love Me 3:33

A3 Hard Luck Woman 3:24

A4 Calling Dr. Love 3:20

A5 Let Me Go, Rock 'n Roll 2:15

B1 Love Gun 3:27

B2 God Of Thunder 4:30

B3 Firehouse 3:20

B4 Hotter Than Hell 3:30

B5 I Want You 3:02

C1 Rock Bottom (Intro)

C2 Deuce 3:02

C3 100,000 Years 3:24

C4 Detroit Rock City 4:26

C5 She 4:36

C6 Rock And Roll All Nite 2:45

D1 Beth 2:45

D2 Makin' Love 3:12

D3 C'Mon And Love Me 2:54

D4 Cold Gin 4:31

D5 Black Diamond 4:14

COMPANIES:

CASABLANCA RECORDS AND FILMWORKS, INC.

NOTES:

Comes in GATEFOLD SLEEVE with all original inserts. 

DISCOGRAPHY: 

KISS DOUBLE PLATINUM  released in U.S. on 24 April 1978 by Casablanca Records. 

PLEASE REFERENCE PHOTOS FOR ACCURATE LOOK AT CONDITION

Please take care to look at all photographs very closely as they are the best accounting of the record's condition. I took care to provide the best true-to-life photographs I could, including angles from the album's front, back, and sides as well as close-ups of its corners and any notable flaws. It is the buyer's responsibility to review them closely, so there are no surprises when the album arrives.

WHY IS THIS ALBUM LISTED AS "USED" INSTEAD OF "NEW"? 

I get asked this question a lot. The answer is simple: NEW, by definition, means a recent production of something that has never been previously owned. All of my records are original vintage vinyls that have all been previously owned and therefore must be considered used despite never being opened. This is called "USED NEW OLD STOCK" which means that the album was previously owned, but it was NEVER BEEN OPENED OR REMOVED FROM THE MANUFACTURER'S ORIGINAL FACTORY SEALED PLASTIC SHRINK WRAP. If you still have questions, feel free to send me a message.

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ABOUT MY RECORDS

I inherited all of my vinyl from the private collection of a 25+ year London Records Executive who worked for the label in New York City during the 60s, 70s, and into the late-80s. He held a senior role at the label, which allowed him unique insider access to many original first press editions when they were first released in the US as well as some rare test pressings. He worked directly on US marketing and promotion for The Rolling Stones throughout most of the 1960s when they were at the height of their fame, which is why I have so many early pressings of their albums. The collection overall is vast and diverse with a myriad of albums and artists spanning more than 30-40 years and over a dozen music genres. The lion’s share fall into three main categories: Rock, Classical Symphony & Opera, and Jazz.

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