Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1978, Rock, Hard Rock, New York City, New York
Matrix #: NBLP 7100-2
Condition: EX, sounds great, looks great, some light marks

Cultural Facts:

1. Band Drama: Released during peak ego clashes; Peter Criss was drifting from the group, and Ace Frehley was battling substance issues as control tightened around Paul and Gene.

2. Legal Trouble: Their merchandising empire led to constant contract disputes and lawsuits over licensing, money, and ownership of the Kiss brand.

3. Media Narrative: Critics mocked the makeup and theatrics, but the backlash only hardened their fanbase, turning uncool into a loyalty badge for the Kiss Army.

+1 4/27/25 – EK (sold on whatnot 4/28/25) CC 2/24/2026 CC