KISS Creatures Of The Night 1982 Mercury LP NM/NM Unplayed In Shrink
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KISS – Creatures of the Night (1985 "No-Makeup" Reissue) – ARCHIVE QUALITY
Condition: NEAR MINT / NEAR MINT (NM/NM)
Status: Open / Virtually Unplayed / In Original Factory Shrink
THE COLLECTOR'S "HOLY GRAIL" SPECIMEN
This is not your average used record. This is a time-capsule specimen of the rare 1985 Mercury Reissue featuring the iconic "Unmasked" cover. Finding this specific pressing in this condition—still housed in its original factory shrink wrap with the vintage retail provenance—is nearly impossible in today’s market.
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WHY THIS COPY IS A "CONDITION RARITY":
VIRTUAL MINT VINYL: The disc retains 100% of its original factory high-gloss sheen. Under high-intensity LED lighting, the surface is flawless—no scratches, no "paper scuffs," and zero spindle marks. This is a "one-and-done" copy for the serious investor.
ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK: The jacket is still protected by its original 1985 factory shrink wrap. It is tight, crystal clear, and has preserved the jacket’s colors and sharp corners for nearly 40 years.
VINTAGE PROVENANCE: Features the original K-Mart $6.50 price sticker on the shrink wrap. For the high-end collector, this "retail history" adds incredible character and serves as a guarantee of the album's 40-year journey as a "Dead Stock" find.
PRC PRESSING QUALITY: Identified by the "72" on the label, this was pressed at the PRC Recording Co. in Richmond, IN, known among audiophiles for producing the highest-quality, quietest vinyl of the 1980s.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS & MATRIX:
This has been personally verified for authenticity against the deadwax etchings:
Catalog Number: 422-824 154-1 M-1
Legacy Catalog (Underneath): NBLP 7270
Label ID: 72 (PRC Richmond Pressing)
Matrix / Runout (Side 1 Etched): 422-824-154-1-AS-PRC-R-1-1
Matrix / Runout (Side 2 Etched): 422-824-154-1-BS-PRC-R-1-1-1
Copyrights: © 1982 PolyGram Records, Inc. / © 1985 KISS Organization Ltd.
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CONDITION REPORT:
Media (NM): Flawless. Likely never touched a turntable. Labels are pristine with no wear.
Jacket (NM): Razor-sharp corners and vibrant "No-Makeup" era colors. No ring wear, no edge chipping, and no seam splits. The gold standard for a 1985 reissue.
Shipping: Will be shipped as a high-value collectible—double-boxed with oversized padding to ensure it arrives in the exact condition shown.
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