Kiss – Love Gun/LP 1977 Casablanca VIP-6435 w/Double OBI Japan Press EX/EX
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Kiss – Love Gun w/Double OBI
Jacket/EX Vinyl/EX w/Insert
Label: Casablanca – VIP-6435
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Country: Japan
Released: July 10, 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Glam, Hard Rock
TRACK LIST A1 I Stole Your Love 3:01 A2 Christine Sixteen 3:12 A3 Got Love For Sale 3:25 A4 Shock Me 3:46 A5 Tomorrow And Tonight 3:37 B1 Love Gun 3:15 B2 Hooligan 2:57 B3 Almost Human 2:47 B4 Plaster Caster 3:26 B5 Then She Kissed Me 3:00
KISS – Love Gun (1977) is one of the albums that symbolizes the band at the height of their career, and the Japanese pressing “Casablanca – VIP-6435” is also a highly sought-after title among collectors.
In terms of content, this is KISS’s 6th studio album, showcasing a more refined hard rock sound with a stronger emphasis on their theatrical, show-like elements. The title track “Love Gun,” written by Paul Stanley, is one of their signature songs, featuring a catchy yet aggressive guitar riff and a chorus designed to excite the crowd. It remains a staple in their live performances.
The album also includes standout tracks such as:
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“Christine Sixteen” – a hit song driven by Gene Simmons’ memorable bassline
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“Shock Me” – an important track marking Ace Frehley’s first lead vocal performance
Each member’s individuality is clearly expressed throughout the record.
Sonically, while retaining their raw energy, the album leans toward a more polished and accessible sound, contributing to its major commercial success. As a result, it significantly boosted KISS’s popularity worldwide.
As for the Japanese pressing (VIP-6435):
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Part of the original 1977 Japanese release series
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Often comes with an obi strip and lyric insert, increasing collector value depending on condition
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Known for its high-quality Japanese pressing, offering stable and clear sound
Complete copies with obi are especially in demand among overseas collectors and remain popular on platforms like eBay.
Overall, Love Gun is a well-balanced album that perfectly captures KISS’s flamboyance, catchiness, and rock energy, making it highly valuable both as an entry point for new listeners and as a collectible piece.
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