RARITIES

The fourth full-length studio album by legendary Danish Heavy Metal band.
The second part of a story that began on the album "Them".
The old performers' adage about not overstaying one's welcome proved itself timeless and infinitely applicable when King Diamond decided to follow a pair of stunningly successful musical horror stories, 1987's "Abigail" and 1988's "Them", with a third, decidedly flawed episode, 1989's "Conspiracy".
In this sequel to "Them", an adult King returns to the House of Amon to reclaim his rightful place as heir to the house. However, unanswered questions about his sister's death, his mother's involvement with his diabolical therapist, and his own madness all prove to be difficult if not insurmountable obstacles. He makes a deal with "Them" (the unseen antagonists from the album of the same name, part one of the story) to return control of the house to Them in exchange for the chance to see his now-dead sister Missy again. He believes she can help answer some of his questions. An agreement is reached, and Missy returns from the grave nightly to help King uncover some mysteries from "Them". As a spirit, however, she cannot save him from the plot against him, try as she may to warn him. His mother and his doctor have conspired to get rid of him permanently in order to inherit the house themselves. While they think they are ultimately successful, the album closes with King's promise to torture and haunt them forever from beyond the grave.
"Conspiracy" is built on the backs of a staggering array of Metallic riffing that could rival anyone else coming out of such a creative European field in 1989. One might struggle to define this album as either Speed/Thrash or Heavy/Power Metal, for surely it contains enough elements of both to qualify it as a hybrid of these and even a touch of Progressive/Speed. You'll hear steadied, rampant triplet rhythms, delirious outbreaks into speed and flair akin to what Randy Rhodes and later Zakk Wylde brought to the Ozzy Osbourne solo camp, flashy and effective lead sequences. King Diamond had been implementing the Blues-based grooves as far back as Mercyful Fate, and certainly we heard a few through "Abigail" and "Them". But with "Conspiracy", they become these emotionally resonant, triumphant bulwarks that instantly exude testosterone.
Once again, King Diamond has created an album that defines Heavy Metal, once again raising the bar for the rest of the genre. This album goes in a more traditional direction with just crushing riff work. As for King's vocals, he never sounded better.
Being more prolific than many bands and creating perfect albums, King Diamond prove that they are real kings of the Metal of 80s!!
Roadrunner Records/Polskie Nagrania Muza, 1990 (SX 2895). Made in Poland. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX-.


Tracklist:

SIDE A
1. At The Graves 8:56
2. Sleepless Nights 5:01
3. Lies    4:19
4. A Visit From The Dead 6:11

SIDE B
5. The Wedding Dream 6:00
6. " Amon " Belongs To " Them "    3:49
7. Something Weird 2:03
8. Victimized 5:19
9. Let It Be Done 1:11
10. Cremation 4:09

Total playing time: 46:58 min.


Samples: www.kingdiamond.bandcamp.com

The second video-album by russian Heavy Metal vocalist and his band.
Limited Edition release features bonus DVD.
First DVD recorded live at Moscow, Luzhniki Stadium, 28.05.2005. Second DVD is documentary film. Lineup on both DVDs features legendary Rage guitarist Victor Smolski!
Rare musthave for every fan of Aria and Kipelov!!
4:3 | 16:9 | Stereo | All regions
Limited Edition Double DVD Digibook with 20-page booklet.
CD-Maximum, 2006 (CDM DVD 042/043). Made in Russia. First press. Used (cover/DVD 1/DVD 2): NM/EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

DVD 1 – “Москва '2005”
1. На Распутье / At the Crossroads 5:01
2. Дыханье Тьмы / Breath of Darkness 5:07
3. Вавилон / Babylon 5:41
4. Наваждение / Delusion 5:38
5. Я Свободен! / I'm Free! 7:13
6. Путь В Никуда / Way to Nowhere (Ария cover) 5:29
7. Смутное Время / Dark Time 4:50
8. Я Здесь / I'm Here 5:38
9. Пророк / The Prophet 5:26
10. Грязь / Dirt (Ария cover) 4:33
11. Следуй За Мной / Follow Me (Ария cover) 5:01
12. Путь Наверх / The Way Up 8:17
Bonus Tracks:
14. Вавилон (Video Clip) 5:42
13. Я свободен (Video Clip) 07:19
15. Я здесь (Video Clip) 5:36
Running time: 84:54 min.

DVD 2 – “Реки Времен. Тур 2005.”
1. Реки Времен. Тур 2005 43:41
Running time: 43:41 min.

Total playing time: 137 min.

The second live album by legendary American Hard Rock band.
One of the best-selling albums in KISS discography.
The band had released three albums ("Destroyer", "Rock And Roll Over", and "Love Gun") since the previous live outing, the 1975 release "Alive!", so they drew upon the variety of new tracks, with Eddie Kramer producing.
The album is one of the best-selling in the Kiss discography, being the band's first to be certified double Platinum in February 1996 (signifying sales of over 1 000 000 for a double album), the same month the Kiss reunion tour was announced.
Casablanca, 1977 (6685 043). Made in Germany. Second press. Used (cover/disc 1/disc 2): VG+/EX+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Detroit Rock City (Live) 3:45
2. King Of The Night Time World (Live) 3:05
3. Ladies Room (Live) 3:30
4. Makin' Love (Live) 3:15
5. Love Gun (Live) 3:30
Side 2
1. Calling Dr. Love (Live) 3:15
2. Christine Sixteen (Live) 2:45
3. Shock Me (Live) 4:30
4. Hard Luck Woman (Live) 3:00
5. Tomorrow And Tonight (Live) 3:30
Playing time: 34:05 min.

Side 3
1. I Stole Your Love (Live) 3:25
2. Beth (Live) 2:20
3. God Of Thunder (Live) 5:10
4. I Want You (Live) 4:20
5. Shout It Out Loud (Live) 3:21
Side 4
1. All American Man 3:12
2. Rockin' In The USA 2:35
3. Larger Than Live 3:58
4. Rocket Ride 4:06
5. Any Way You Want It 2:33
Playing time: 35:00 min.

Total playing time: 69:05 min.

The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
Although a commercial success of "Animalize" was not nearly as strong as its two predecessors ("Creatures Of The Night" and "Lick It Up"), the album was a big hit (eventually going double Platinum). Instead of leading the Heavy Metal pack with raw Hard Rock (i.e., their classic albums from the '70s), in the mid- to late '80s, Kiss seemed to be copying other successful Pop-Metal bands (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, etc.), both musically and visually.
At the time of the record's release, Gene Simmons was pursuing a career in acting. Paul Stanley was thus primarily in charge of the album's production and direction. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.
Mark St. John replaced the departed Vinnie Vincent on guitar (guitarist number three in a span of three years) and proved to be a highly technical player, the complete opposite of original member Ace Frehley's straight-ahead style. But troubles began early.  Mark St. John couldn’t play.  He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition called Reiter’s Syndrome.  His hands swelled up and he simply could not do the gig.  Mark passed away in 2007, but suggested that the arthritis may have been triggered by stress. Bruce Kulick stepped in to take his place, and did so with professionalism and respect.
The overall product of this album is unique in several ways. There are a bunch of historical events blended into this release, with guest players and the noticeable absence of Simmons' contribution, along with the tracks where the listener can distinguish St. John's playing on the songs which he contributed. The album sold well overall, and taking nothing away from the talents of St. John, but except for Eric Carr’s drumming (powerful, solid, and heavy when need to be, while backing off as well at times), this could’ve been a Paul Stanley solo release. Having a part of the band’s career, which was a bridge from taking off the makeup to the more steady line-up of the non-makeup years, is one of the few reasons to have this in your Kiss collection.
Casablanca/Phonogram International B.V., The Netherelands, 1984 (822 495-1 Q). Made in Germany. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
Side 1
1. I've Had Enough (Into The Fire) 3:52
2. Heaven's On Fire 3:20
3. Burn Bitch Burn 4:40
4. Get All You Can Take 3:44
5. Lonely Is The Hunter 4:28
Side 2
1. Under The Gun 4:01
2. Thrills In The Night 4:21
3. While The City Sleeps 3:41
4. Murder In High-Heels 3:53
Total playing time: 36:00 min.

The twelfth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
Although a commercial success of "Animalize" was not nearly as strong as its two predecessors ("Creatures Of The Night" and "Lick It Up"), the album was a big hit (eventually going double Platinum). Instead of leading the Heavy Metal pack with raw Hard Rock (i.e., their classic albums from the '70s), in the mid- to late '80s, Kiss seemed to be copying other successful Pop-Metal bands (Bon Jovi, Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, etc.), both musically and visually.
At the time of the record's release, Gene Simmons was pursuing a career in acting. Paul Stanley was thus primarily in charge of the album's production and direction. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist Mark St. John, who replaced Vinnie Vincent in April 1984.
Mark St. John replaced the departed Vinnie Vincent on guitar (guitarist number three in a span of three years) and proved to be a highly technical player, the complete opposite of original member Ace Frehley's straight-ahead style. But troubles began early.  Mark St. John couldn’t play.  He was diagnosed with an arthritic condition called Reiter’s Syndrome.  His hands swelled up and he simply could not do the gig.  Mark passed away in 2007, but suggested that the arthritis may have been triggered by stress. Bruce Kulick stepped in to take his place, and did so with professionalism and respect.
The overall product of this album is unique in several ways. There are a bunch of historical events blended into this release, with guest players and the noticeable absence of Simmons' contribution, along with the tracks where the listener can distinguish St. John's playing on the songs which he contributed. The album sold well overall, and taking nothing away from the talents of St. John, but except for Eric Carr’s drumming (powerful, solid, and heavy when need to be, while backing off as well at times), this could’ve been a Paul Stanley solo release. Having a part of the band’s career, which was a bridge from taking off the makeup to the more steady line-up of the non-makeup years, is one of the few reasons to have this in your Kiss collection.
Polygram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1984 (422-822 495-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. Club Edition. OIS. Used.

Tracklist:
Side 1
1. I've Had Enough (Into The Fire) 3:50
2. Heaven's On Fire 3:18
3. Burn Bitch Burn 4:38
4. Get All You Can Take 3:42
5. Lonely Is The Hunter 4:27
Side 2
1. Under The Gun 3:59
2. Thrills In The Night 4:18
3. While The City Sleeps 3:39
4. Murder In High-Heels 3:51
Total playing time: 36:00 min.

The thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The first album to feature lead guitarist Bruce Kulick as an official band member. Kulick had replaced former guitarist Mark St. John on two tracks on the previous album, "Animalize" (1984), during the latter's absence due to reactive arthritis. Subsequently, Kulick filled St. John's spot on most segments of the Animalize Tour. This new line-up of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Carr, and Kulick would last until Carr's death in November 1991, while Kulick would stay with the band until the reunion of the original line-up in 1996.
The album marked a continuation of the Glam Metal sound of the preceding album, "Animalize". "Tears Are Falling" was the only track to be released for retail sales as a Single and was a hit for the band, with the video, in particular, proving popular on MTV. A total of three music videos for the album were filmed on set in London, England, for the songs "Who Wants to Be Lonely", "Uh! All Night" and "Tears Are Falling".
The album cover depicts the four band members with coloured lips, mirroring the colours of the 1978 solo releases: red for Simmons, purple for Stanley, blue for Kulick (replacing Ace Frehley) and green for Carr (replacing Peter Criss). The placement of the band’s faces also mirrors 1979’s Dynasty cover: (clockwise from top left) Stanley, Simmons, Carr (replacing Criss), & Kulick (replacing Frehley).
The album was certified Gold in November 1985 by the RIAA.
Mercury/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1985 (826 099-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. King Of The Mountain 4:17
2. Any Way Ou Slice It 4:02
3. Who Wants To Be Lonely 4:01
4. Trial By Fire 3:25
5. I´m Alive 3:43

Side Two
1. Love´s A Deadly Weapon 3:29
2. Tears Are Falling 3:55
3. Secretly Cruel 3:41
4. Radar For Love 3:25
5. Uh! All Night 3:43
Total playing time: 37:41 min.

The fourteenth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The second album to feature the line-up of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Carr. The album is notable for its Pop-Metal sound as well as for its use of keyboards and synthesizers, a reflection of popular trends in the commercial Rock genre of this time.
The album was very well received by executives at Polygram Records. It was widely reported that during a meeting in which the album was played for them in full, the entire conference room reportedly stood and applauded for a full five minutes afterward. The excitement was enough for the corporate team to promote the album well past platinum status, cementing its reputation as one of the benchmarks of 1980s corporate Rock.
"Crazy Nights" peaked at No. 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, making it the highest-charting Kiss album of the 1980s in the US. It was certified Platinum on November 18, 1987, in Canada and a few months later in the US, on February 18, 1988. All three Singles of the album had corresponding videos that received heavy rotation on MTV, and were also featured on the "Crazy Nights" home video. The most successful single was "Crazy Crazy Nights", charting in five countries, and the least successful was "Turn On the Night", charting only in the UK.
Vertigo/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1987 (VERH 49 / 832 626-1). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM/EX.


Tracklist:

Side I
1. Crazy Crazy Nights 3:45
2. I'll Fight Hell To Hold You 4:10
3. Bang Bang You 3:53
4. No, No, No 4:19
5. Hell Or High Water 3:28
6. My Way 3:58
Side II
1. When Your Walls Come Down 3:25
2. Reason To Live 3:59
3. Good Girl Gone Bad 4:35
4. Turn On The Night 3:19
5. Thief In The Night 4:05
Total playing time: 42:56 min.

The second full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
“Hotter Than Hell” was certified Gold on June 23, 1977, having shipped 500 000 copies. It peaked on the Billboard 200 charts at No. 100 without the benefit of a Hit Single.
Casablanca Records, Inc./Bellaphon, 1974/1977 (NB 7002). Made in Germany. Third press. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Got To Choose 3:52
2. Parasite 3:01
3. Goin' Blind 3:34
4. Hotter Than Hell 3:30
5. Let Me Go, Rock 'n' Roll 2:16

Side 2
1. All The Way 3:17
2. Watching You 3:45
3. Mainline 3:50
4. Coming Home 2:37
5. Strange Ways 3:17

Total playing time: 32:59 min.

The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The band’s first non-makeup album and the first to achieve certification since 1980s "Unmasked". This is partially attributable to the increased publicity the band received after their unmasking. Prior to its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark makeup. It was the first public appearance without makeup by the band since their very early days, and their first for Mercury Records, where they had been signed following their departure from Casablanca Records.
"Lick It Up" built upon the harder sound Kiss had displayed on 1982's "Creatures Of The Night". 
Vinnie Vincent again proved to be a worthy replacement to original guitarist Ace Frehley. For the first time, Vinnie Vincent appeared on the cover art for the album, whereas Ace Frehley had appeared on the "Creatures Of The Night" cover, despite having already left the band and not being involved in the recording of the album. Vincent was not legally a member of the band. Due partly to disputes over what his role in the band and his pay would be (some reports indicated that he had asked for, and was flatly denied, a percentage of the band's gross profits), Vincent never signed any contract making his employment official. These disputes, along with a growing attitude by him that he was solely responsible for the resurgence of KISS, would lead to him leaving the band (or being fired, depending on the source) after the European leg of the Lick It Up tour.
"Lick It Up" successfully re-established the band among the Heavy Metal masses worldwide. KISS also reconnected with their stateside fans. The album's success was spurred by MTV's repeated airing of the imaginative video for the album's strong title track, and songs such as "Exciter", "Not for the Innocent", "A Million to One", and the Rap-Rocker "All Hell's Breaking Loose", confirmed that the band was back on the right track.
"Lick It Up" was certified Platinum on December 19, 1990. It was placed at #10 on Guitar World's Readers Poll of the Top-10 Guitar Albums of 1983. Kerrang! Magazine listed "Lick It Up" #3 on its list of the best Hard Rock albums in 1983.
The album marked a turnaround in the band's flagging fortunes during the previous several years and successfully introduced them to a new generation of fans, as well as marking the beginning of the "unmasked" era that would last for the next decade. "Lick It Up" is undoubtedly KISS' best non-makeup album!
Mercury/PolyGram Records, Inc., (422-814 297-1 M-1). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/NM.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Exciter 4:10
2. Not For The Innocent 4:32
3. Lick It Up 3:59
4. Young And Wasted 4:04
5. Gimme More 3:41

Side Two
1. All Hell's Breakin' Loose 4:34
2. A Million To One 4:17
3. Fits Like A Glove 4:04
4. Dance All Over Your Face 4:13
5. And On The 8th Day 4:02

Total playing time: 41:08 min.

The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
The band’s first non-makeup album and the first to achieve certification since 1980s "Unmasked". This is partially attributable to the increased publicity the band received after their unmasking. Prior to its 1983 release, the band members appeared on MTV without their trademark makeup. It was the first public appearance without makeup by the band since their very early days, and their first for Mercury Records, where they had been signed following their departure from Casablanca Records.
"Lick It Up" built upon the harder sound Kiss had displayed on 1982's "Creatures Of The Night". 
Vinnie Vincent again proved to be a worthy replacement to original guitarist Ace Frehley. For the first time, Vinnie Vincent appeared on the cover art for the album, whereas Ace Frehley had appeared on the "Creatures Of The Night" cover, despite having already left the band and not being involved in the recording of the album. Vincent was not legally a member of the band. Due partly to disputes over what his role in the band and his pay would be (some reports indicated that he had asked for, and was flatly denied, a percentage of the band's gross profits), Vincent never signed any contract making his employment official. These disputes, along with a growing attitude by him that he was solely responsible for the resurgence of KISS, would lead to him leaving the band (or being fired, depending on the source) after the European leg of the Lick It Up tour.
"Lick It Up" successfully re-established the band among the Heavy Metal masses worldwide. KISS also reconnected with their stateside fans. The album's success was spurred by MTV's repeated airing of the imaginative video for the album's strong title track, and songs such as "Exciter", "Not for the Innocent", "A Million to One", and the Rap-Rocker "All Hell's Breaking Loose", confirmed that the band was back on the right track.
"Lick It Up" was certified Platinum on December 19, 1990. It was placed at #10 on Guitar World's Readers Poll of the Top-10 Guitar Albums of 1983. Kerrang! Magazine listed "Lick It Up" #3 on its list of the best Hard Rock albums in 1983.
The album marked a turnaround in the band's flagging fortunes during the previous several years and successfully introduced them to a new generation of fans, as well as marking the beginning of the "unmasked" era that would last for the next decade. "Lick It Up" is undoubtedly KISS' best non-makeup album!
Casablanca, 1983 (814 297-1). Pressed in Holland. First press. Cover printed in Germany. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Exciter 4:10
2. Not For The Innocent 4:32
3. Lick It Up 3:59
4. Young And Wasted 4:04
5. Gimme More 3:41

Side 2
1. All Hell's Breakin' Loose 4:34
2. A Million To One 4:17
3. Fits Like A Glove 4:04
4. Dance All Over Your Face 4:13
5. And On The 8th Day 4:02

Total playing time: 41:08 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
Before "Love Gun" was completed, a Gallup poll indicated that KISS was the most popular band in the United States, beating Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin and the Eagles. “Love Gun” was released on June 30, 1977. Casablanca Records and FilmWorks shipped 1 000 000 copies of the album on this date.
It was the band's first album to feature a lead vocal performance from Ace Frehley, making it the first KISS album to feature lead vocal performances from all four band members. It was also the last studio album to feature Peter Criss on every song, as he was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig for all but one song on 1979's "Dynasty".
"Love Gun" was certified Platinum on June 30, 1977.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Casablanca/Bellaphon, 1977 (NB 7022). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. I Stole Your Love  3:04
2. Christine Sixteen  2:52
3. Got Love For Sale  3:28
4. Shock Me  4:17
5. Tomorrow And Tonight  3:38

Side 2
1. Love Gun  3:27
2. Hooligan  2:58
3. Almost Human  2:52
4. Plaster Caster  2:30
5. Then She Kissed Me  2:58

Total playing time: 32:04 min.

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary American Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Music From The Elder” marked a substantial departure from band's previous output, "Unmasked", with its epic concept and orchestral elements: its sales were so poor that KISS did not embark on a supporting tour for the first time in its eight-year history, opting instead to make a handful of promotional appearances. In an effort to return to their Hard Rock roots, KISS began recording music more akin to the Hard Rock style that launched them to popularity in the mid-1970s. But at the same time, Simmons, Stanley, and creative manager Bill Aucoin felt that just returning to a harder sound was not enough. They believed that only a bold, artistic statement would regenerate public interest in KISS. To that end, they enlisted producer Bob Ezrin to work with the band, who, in turn, employed members from the American Symphony Orchestra and St. Robert's Choir to record tracks for the album. Ezrin had worked with the band before, producing their hit 1976 album "Destroyer". He had also co-produced Pink Floyd's 1979 concept album "The Wall". Simmons, Stanley, and Aucoin felt that Ezrin could help bring their ambitions to fruition. Most participants in the album's recording admit that it was a major misstep for KISS. Ezrin, despite his recent success with the even more ambitious "Wall" album, admitted that his judgments concerning "Music From The Elder" were clouded due in large part to a cocaine addiction at the time. Stanley and Simmons admit that they were "delusional" concerning the project, while Frehley has stated that he felt that it was not a good idea to begin with.
"Music From The Elder" was the first album with drummer Eric Carr and the last album to feature Ace Frehley, until their 1996 reunion Alive Worldwide Tour, apart from appearing on the cover of the compilation album "Killers" and the next album, "Creatures Of The Night", as well as a handful of promotional appearances with the band until late 1982.
Despite the general negative feelings towards this album, it has garnered some occasional praise in recent years. In 2011, the American website Guitar World mentioned the album among their "50 Great Albums Celebrating Their 30th Anniversary" in 2011, while the Brazilian Roadie Crew Magazine did likewise in a list of "The 81 Greatest Albums of 1981". Later, in 2017, Roadie Crew rank it among their "Greatest 40 Concept Albums Ever" at #22. In 2016, Classic Rock Magazine ranked the album among a list of "The 20 Most Underrated Classic Rock Albums Ever". In 2018, the French edition of the Rock Hard Magazine included it in the Volume 2 of its "Ideal Metaltheque", in the concept albums category. There are rumours that "The Elder" has sold around 500 000 copies, however, this has yet to be substantiated by any official audit, and has not been certified Gold as of 2018.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
Casablanca Records/PolyGram Records, Inc., 1981 (6302 163). Made in Norway. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. The Oath 4:32
2. Fanfare 1:22
3. Just A Boy 2:30
4. Dark Light 4:12
5. Only You 4:19
6. Under The Rose 4:49

Side 2
1. A World Without Heroes 2:40
2. Mr. Blackwell 4:53
3. Escape From The Island 2:50
4. Odyssey 5:36
5. I 3:52

Total playing time: 42:56 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca Records, Inc., 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You 3:02
2. Take Me 2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:41
4. Ladies Room 3:25
5. Baby Driver 3:39

Side B
1. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:41
2. Mr. Speed 3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams 2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman 3:32
5. Makin' Love 3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca, 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. Used (cover/disc): NM-/EX-.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You  3:02
2. Take Me  2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love  3:41
4. Ladies Room  3:25
5. Baby Driver  3:39

Side B
1. Love 'em And Leave 'em  3:41
2. Mr. Speed  3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams  2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman  3:32
5. Makin' Love  3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Hard Rock band.
“Rock And Roll Over” was recorded at the Star Theatre, and in order to get the proper drum sound, Peter Criss recorded the drum tracks in a bathroom, communicating via video-link with the rest of the band. Criss' vocals are featured on the tracks "Baby Driver" and "Hard Luck Woman". Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, after Gene Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead.
Although "Hard Luck Woman" did not equal the success of "Beth", it did become another top 20 Single for KISS. "Calling Dr. Love" became a concert staple. This is the first KISS album to not feature a writing credit from Ace Frehley.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums. KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum. On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Rock And Roll Over" peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum in the USA by RIAA for 1 000 000 copies sold.
Casablanca Records, Inc., 1976 (NBLP 7037). Made in USA. First press. Columbia House Record Club Edition. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. I Want You 3:02
2. Take Me 2:53
3. Calling Dr. Love 3:41
4. Ladies Room 3:25
5. Baby Driver 3:39

Side B
1. Love 'Em And Leave 'Em 3:41
2. Mr. Speed 3:19
3. See You In Your Dreams 2:31
4. Hard Luck Woman 3:32
5. Makin' Love 3:12

Total playing time: 32:55 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behaviour.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
Casablanca, 1980 (CALP 5062). Made in Italy. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Is That You? 3:55
2. Shandi 3:33
3. Talk To Me 4:00
4. Naked City 3:49
5. What Makes The World Go 'round 4:14

Side 2
1. Tomorrow 3:16
2. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:15
3. She's So European 3:30
4. Easy As It Seems 3:24
5. Torpedo Girl 3:31
6. You're All That I Want 3:04

Total playing time: 39:31 min.

The eighth full-length studio album by legendary American Horror/Glam/Pop Rock band.
“Unmasked” features substantial songwriting contributions from Vini Poncia, who had previously been Ringo Starr's post-Beatles songwriting partner. The album marked the first time KISS had used the contributions of outside songwriters to such a large extent, as all tracks except two of the Frehley contributions, "Talk to Me" and "Two Sides of the Coin", were written or co-written by someone outside the band. Despite being credited, Peter Criss had no involvement with the recording of the album; Anton Fig played all the drums uncredited. The band filmed a promotional video for "Shandi" with Criss. It was the last time he appeared with KISS until he performed with them at a "Kiss Convention" on June 17, 1995. Criss was fired from the band in May 1980 due to his erratic behaviour.
KISS is one of the best-selling bands of all the time, having sold more than 75 000 000 records worldwide, including 25 000 000 RIAA-certified albums.
KISS also holds the title as America's #1 Gold record award-winning band of all time, having earned 30 Gold albums. The band has 14 Platinum albums, with three albums being multi-Platinum.
On April 10, 2014, the four original members of KISS were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
KISS was ranked by MTV as the ninth "Greatest Metal Band of All Time", and placed tenth on VH1's "100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock" list, as well as being ranked as the third "Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time" by Loudwire.
"Unmasked" went on sale on May 20, 1980 through Casablanca Records and reached number 35 on the Billboard 200, the worst position for the band since "Hotter Than Hell" (1974). The album got a Gold certification from the RIAA two months after its launch, although it was the first KISS album not to obtain the certification of Platinum since "Destroyer" (1976). Meanwhile, in Europe and Oceania, KISS maintained its popularity; "Unmasked" topped the charts in Norway and New Zealand, and reached the top 5 in Australia, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. The band decided to take a break from the U.S., and Kiss played in Australia, England, New Zealand, Sweden, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, Germany, France, and Italy.
Mercury, 1980 (6302 032). Made in UK. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX-.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Is That You? 3:55
2. Shandi 3:33
3. Talk To Me 4:00
4. Naked City 3:49
5. What Makes The World Go 'round 4:14

Side 2
1. Tomorrow 3:16
2. Two Sides Of The Coin 3:15
3. She's So European 3:30
4. Easy As It Seems 3:24
5. Torpedo Girl 3:31
6. You're All That I Want 3:04

Total playing time: 39:31 min.

10th full-length album by the legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
This album is awesome and the heaviest thing they had done in ages. It’s a relief for those who thought the band was finished after the lame previous record, that the band resurrected themselves, and crafted something really awesome. As well as being the band's first album on MCA Records, it saw the return of original Krokus founding member Chris von Rohr.
The attempt at re-connecting with their roots is obvious – not only their early guitarist Rohr, but re-recording a version of ‘Winning Man’ from their 1981 album ‘Hardware’ and using a mixture of material that includes speed metal attacks, and massive bombastic anthems like ‘Let it Go’ which are absolutely great examples of their classic sound.
MCA Records, 1988 (255 388-4 / MCAC-42087). Made in Germany. First press. Used: NM/NM..

Tracklist:
1.Everybody Rocks
2.Wild Love
3.Let It Go
4.Winning Man
5.Axx Attack
6.Rock'n' Roll Tonight
7.Flyin' High
8.Shoot The Night
9.Bad, Bad Girl
10.Speed Up 

The ninth full-length studio album by legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
Arista Records, Inc., 1986 (AL8-8402). Made in USA. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX/EX.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Now    4:22
2. Hot Shot City 3:46
3. School's Out    3:15
4. Let This Love Begin 5:00
5. Burning Up The Night 3:42

SIDE 2
6. Say Goodbye 5:18
7. World On Fire 6:11
8. Hard Luck Hero 4:12
9. Long Way From Home 5:03

Total playing time: 40:49 min.

The fifth full-length studio album by legendary Hard’n’Heavy band from Switzerland.
Ariola Switzerland/Ariola-Eurodisc GmbH., 1981 (203 322-320). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX-.


Tracklist:

SIDE 1
1. Celebration    3:24
2. Easy Rocker    5:27
3. Smelly Nelly    3:38
4. Mr. 69 3:01
5. She's Got Everything    3:57

SIDE 2
6. Burning Bones 3:34
7. Rock City 4:43
8. Winning Man 5:03
9. Mad Racket 4:00

Total playing time: 36:47 min.