Original KISS self-titled debut LP on Casablanca Records, catalog NBLP 7001, released in 1974. This is an early U.S. tan/orange Casablanca label pressing.

Not the blue-label first press.

Includes original Casablanca Records & FilmWorks inner sleeve.

Details

Artist: KISS

Title: Kiss

Label: Casablanca Records

Catalog #: NBLP 7001

Year: 1974

Country: USA

Format: Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM

Genre: Hard Rock / Classic Rock

Pressing Notes (Important for Collectors)

Early tan/orange Casablanca label

Hand-etched matrix numbers in deadwax

No Bell Sound stamp observed

No visible “STERLING” stamp — therefore not claimed as Sterling mastered

See close-up photos of labels and deadwax for verification

Condition

Vinyl: VG

Noticeable surface scuffs and marks from play

No deep gouges seen

Expect some surface noise consistent with VG condition

Cover: VG / VG-

Edge and corner wear

Ring wear present

No major splits

Inner Sleeve: Original Casablanca inner, shows age wear and creasing

Grading is visual only and conservative. Please review photos carefully.

What’s Included

Original 1974 KISS LP

Original Casablanca inner sleeve

No inserts or posters included

Why This One

Classic debut album featuring “Strutter,” “Deuce,” “Black Diamond”

Early Casablanca pressing with original inner sleeve

Honest grading and accurate pressing description

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