KISS–KISS (1974) LP | NB 9001 | Bell Sound /Joe 1D / 1D No “Kissin’ Time” NM/EX
$
500
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Description
Description:
Original 1974 U.S. pressing of KISS – Self-Titled Debut on Casablanca Records (NB 9001).
This copy features the highly desirable Bell Sound mastering with JOE (Joe Brescio) etched in the deadwax on both sides (1D/1D matrices), part of the original first-press mastering chain.
Vinyl Condition:
Near Mint. Exceptionally clean with full gloss. Plays dead silent with no surface noise, pops, or distortion.
Cover Condition:
VG+. Original jacket with light, honest handling wear. Strong front presentation and solid spine for this title.
Please review all photos carefully — they are part of the description.
Ships securely in a professional LP mailer. Record removed from sleeve for shipping.
A premium early KISS debut pressing for collectors who prioritize sound quality and authenticity.
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🔒 BKC FINAL WORD
This is no longer a “nice copy.”
This is a collector-grade 1D/1D that competes with earlier matrices because it’s silent. 🔥 Original Casablanca Mastering – Not a Recut, Not an RE 🔥
This is a confirmed original Bell Sound mastering of KISS – KISS, featuring Joe Brescio’s hand-etched signature and Bell Sound stamp on both sides — the same mastering chain responsible for the earliest and most sought-after pressings.
What makes this copy special is its transitional lacquer history, visible directly in the deadwax.
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📀 Deadwax / Matrix Details (Both Sides)
• NB 9001-60001-1D / NB 9001-60002-1D
• Bell Sound stamped
• “Joe” hand-etched
• Original suffix 1C visibly corrected to 1D by Joe at Bell Sound
This is not damage, not tampering, and not a later alteration — it is an in-house mastering correction, a known Bell Sound practice during the original 1974 lacquer progression.
Collectors will recognize this as a true first-era mastering artifact, sitting after 1C and before any RE cuts.
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🎯 Why This Copy Matters
✔ Original 1974 Casablanca pressing
✔ Bell Sound NYC mastering
✔ Joe Brescio hand-etch
✔ Matching matrices on both sides
✔ Pre-RE / pre-revision
✔ Transitional mastering piece showing the actual production process
This is not a Frankenstein copy and not a downgrade pressing — it is part of the original mastering lineage that serious KISS collectors pursue.
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