KISS –KISS (1974)TRUE US FIRST PRESS • NB 9001 • 1A / 1A • Bell Sound JOE VG/VG

$

425

KISS – Self-Titled Debut (1974)

Casablanca Records • NB 9001 • TRUE U.S. FIRST PRESS • 1A / 1A • Bell Sound JOE

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WELCOME

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You’ve entered a curated, collector-focused store built for serious vinyl enthusiasts. Please take a moment to browse; many titles here are original pressings and variants you don’t see often. Fair offers are always welcome. Low-effort or unrealistic messages will be ignored.

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THE RECORD

This is an authentic U.S. first pressing of KISS’s legendary 1974 debut, featuring the earliest lacquer cut of the album.

If you’ve been waiting to add a true 1A / 1A Bell Sound “JOE” copy to your collection — this is your chance.

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PRESSING / IDENTIFICATION

   •   Label: Casablanca Records

   •   Catalog #: NB 9001

   •   Country: U.S.A.

   •   Year: 1974

   •   Pressing: TRUE FIRST PRESS

DEADWAX / MATRIX (CONFIRMED)

   •   Side A: NB 9001-60001-1A — Bell Sound — JOE

   •   Side B: NB 9001-60002-1A — Bell Sound — JOE

   •   Mastering: Bell Sound Studios, NYC

   •   Engineer: Joe Brescio (“JOE” etch)

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VINYL CONDITION

   •   Visual Grade: VG

   •   Visible sleeve scuffing and hairlines consistent with early-1970s use

   •   No deep scratches or feelable marks

   •   Plays clean with no skips or jumps

COVER CONDITION

   •   Grade: VG

   •   Correct early black background cover

   •   Blue NB 9001 spine text present

   •   Original Casablanca logo bottom right

   •   No cut-outs, no writing, no tape

   •   Honest edge and corner wear from age

   •   Spine intact and readable

INNER SLEEVE

   •   Original vintage paper inner sleeve

   •   Fully intact with age-appropriate wear

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WHY THIS COPY MATTERS

   •   Earliest lacquer run (1A / 1A)

   •   First mastering of the KISS debut

   •   Scarcer than later 1AX or re-cuts

   •   Bell Sound “JOE” is the grail matrix for this title

This copy is priced to reflect authenticity and playability, not perfection.

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IMPORTANT COLLECTOR NOTE

This is an excellent opportunity to secure the correct grail matrix now.

If you plan to upgrade later, higher-grade examples are available in the store when inventory allows — making this an ideal foundation piece for a serious KISS collection.

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FINAL NOTES

   •   Grading is conservative and transparent

   •   All photos show the exact item you will receive

   •   Packed professionally and shipped with care

Thanks for looking — and enjoy exploring the collection.