KISS Debut NB 9001 1B/1B Bell Sound CTH 1974 Early Press VG+/VG+ Casablanca
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KISS – Self-Titled Debut (1974)


Kiss


Authentic early NB-9001 pressing of the legendary KISS debut album. This copy features Bell Sound mastering with early 1B stampers on both sides and was pressed at Columbia Terre Haute (CTH).


A strong collector copy with clean vinyl gloss and a solid original cover.


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Pressing Details


Catalog Number

NB-9001


Label

Casablanca Records


Mastering

Bell Sound – Joe Bell


Pressing Plant

Columbia Terre Haute (CTH)


Matrix / Deadwax


Side A

NB-9001-60001-1B – Bell Sound


Side B

NB-9001-60002-1B – Bell Sound – CTH


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Jacket


Condition: VG+


• light edge wear

• corner wear present

• overall very solid original cover


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Vinyl


Condition: VG+ to EX


• strong gloss

• light sleeve marks only

• no deep scratches visible

• very clean playing surface


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About This Pressing


This is the original 1974 Casablanca issue (NB-9001) released before the later NBLP-7001 reissue that followed the success of Kissin’ Time. Early Bell Sound mastered copies remain among the most sought-after U.S. pressings for collectors.


Classic tracks include:


• Strutter

• Nothin’ to Lose

• Firehouse

• Cold Gin

• Deuce

• 100,000 Years

• Black Diamond


The album that launched one of the biggest rock bands in history.


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Record will ship professionally packed in a proper LP mailer with the vinyl removed from the sleeve to prevent seam splits.


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Shipping


• Secure professional packaging

• Tracking included

• Ships quickly from the U.S.



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