KISS – KISS (1974) TRUE US FIRST PRESS • Casablanca-NB 9001 (No Kissing Time)

$

105

The product is a first pressing of Kiss's self-titled album from 1974 on the Casablanca record label. This LP features hard rock music in English, with a black vinyl in a cardboard sleeve. The vinyl matrix number is TI NB9001-60001-28 CTH, and it is in very good condition as well as the original inner sleeve. 
Casablanca Records pressed approximately 100,000 copies of the original debut album without "Kissin' Time" between February and April 1974. Of those 100,000 manufactured copies, it is estimated that around 75,000 were actually sold at retail before the album was pulled to add "Kissin' Time".

Record: VG - Minor wear, surface scratches. Minor surface noise but doesn't over power the music and there are no skips. 
Outer Sleeve: VG - Minor wear. Been in a plastic sleeve for decades. Spine wear and wear on edges and corners.  See Photos.
Inner sleeve:  VG - white paper has turned brown consistent with the vintage age.  No tears or splits.

Please look at photos carefully for details and condition.   Smoke-free house.

GRADING DEFINITIONS:

RECORD: • Very Good (VG): The record has surface noise that's noticeable in soft passages, but it doesn't overpower the music. No skips

OUTER SLEEVE: • Very Good (VG) – Cover is worn and used. Seams may be starting to split. There is moderate ring-wear, but the artwork is still attractive. There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks. Corners may have damage or creases and there may be scratches or gouges that otherwise damage the artwork. Might have light water damage.

Side 1: Matrix  TI NB9001-60001-28  CTH

• CTH / T: Indicates that this specific copy was pressed at the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Terre Haute, Indiana.  "CTH" stands for Columbia Terre Haute.

• "T" or "TI" etched in the dead wax is Terre Haute's plant identifier code.

• NB9001-60001: Corresponds to Side A of the original Casablanca Records catalog number (NB 9001).

• -28: Identifies the specific lacquer cut / master plate number used on the lathe at the mastering studio for this run.

Since it has the NB9001 prefix without an RE designation, this runout confirms your copy is an authentic Terre Haute pressing of the original 1974 first issue (without "Kissin' Time").

 ** all records ship outside of outer and inner sleeves to avoid splitting damage that can occur during shipping. Shipped in cardboard vinyl LP record shipping box and record in new paper sleeve.