ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE / Room ServiceVictor/Casablanca JET-2318 (JAP, 1975)
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2702 (JAP, 1979 - "Filmworks" Reissue)
The very first Japanese KISS singles which is available with four types of sleeve: Type I does not have the song title listed in English on the cover; Type II has the English song title printed in silver on the cover; Type III has the song title printed in white. Because it is Japanese, and the first issue, this single is highly sought after! The promotional and regular release version without English titles sell for around $125 while the standard release version sells in the range $65-80. Type IV is the VIP Series reissue from 1979 which is also incredibly hard to find.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
Japanese VIP Series Reissue Version
C'MON AND LOVE ME / GetawayVictor/Casablanca JET-2335 (JAP, 1975)
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2703 (JAP, 1979 - "Filmworks" Reissue)
The only other Japanese KISS single to use the "JET" prefix. Like the other early issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40. The reissue is something of an enigma, and I've definately seen way more of the original release than the reissue. It comes with a modifed cover, which is available on two types of paper stock: textured or smooth. Thus this single has three types: Type I - Original "Jet" Issue; Type II - VIP Reissue with textured cover; and Type III - VIP Reissue with smooth cover.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
Japanese VIP Series Reissue Version
VICTOR DISTRIBUTION "VIP" PREFIX, "Bogart" Type 1b Label (1976)
SHOUT IT OUT LOUD / Sweet Pain
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2408 (JAP, 1976)
The first Japanese KISS single to use the "VIP" prefix. Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Regular Release Version
FLAMING YOUTH / God Of Thunder
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2433 (JAP, 1976)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
VICTOR DISTRIBUTION "VIP" PREFIX, "Filmworks" Type 2 Label (1976-9)
DETROIT ROCK CITY / Beth
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2464 (JAP, 1976)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Regular Release Version
HARD LUCK WOMAN / Mr. Speed
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2489 (JAP, 1976)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40. This cover has a gatefold sleeve.
Japanese Regular Release Version
CALLING DR. LOVE / Take Me
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2525 (JAP, 1976)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
CHRISTINE SIXTEEN / Shock Me
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2546 (JAP, 1977)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
LOVE GUN / Hooligan
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2566 (JAP, 1977)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Regular Release Version
SHOUT IT OUT LOUD (LIVE) / Nothin' To Lose (Live)
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2584 (JAP, 1977)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
ROCKET RIDE / Tomorrow And Tonight (Live)
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2603 (JAP, 1977)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Regular Release Version
STRUTTER '78 / Shock Me
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2638 (JAP, 1978)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $40.
Japanese Regular Release Version
NEW YORK GROOVE / Hold Me, Touch MeVictor/Casablanca V-1 (JAP, 1979)
An extremely rare promotional only issue which sells for in excess of $150+.
Japanese Promotional Version
DON'T YOU LET ME DOWN / RadioactiveVictor/Casablanca V-2 (JAP, 1979)
An extremely rare promotional only issue which sells for in excess of $150+.
Japanese Promotional Version
PAUL STANLEY: HOLD ME, TOUCH ME / Goodbye
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2668 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues of the solo album singles, this release is highly collectible, and rare, with the promotional version selling for around $250+ and the regular version selling for around $100.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
ACE FREHLEY: NEW YORK GROOVE / Snowblind
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2669 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues of the solo album singles, this release is highly collectible, and rare, with the promotional version selling for around $250+ and the regular version selling for around $100.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
GENE SIMMONS: RADIOACTIVE / See You In Your Dreams
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2691 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues of the solo album singles, this release is highly collectible, and rare, with the promotional version selling for around $250+ and the regular version selling for around $100.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
PETER CRISS: DON'T YOU LET ME DOWN / Hooked On Rock 'N Roll
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2692 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues of the solo album singles, this release is highly collectible, and rare, with the promotional version selling for around $250+ and the regular version selling for around $100.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU / (Unrelated Artist)
Yusen VPS-013 (JAP, 1979)
Radio station promotional issue with unrelated artist on B-side.
I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU / Hard Times
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2752 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Regular Release Version
SURE KNOW SOMETHING / Dirty Livin'
Victor/Casablanca VIP-2775 (JAP, 1979)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Regular Release Version
POLYSTAR DISTRIBUTION, "Filmworks" Type 3 Label (1980-84)
SHANDI / She's So European
Polystar/Casablanca 6S-6 (JAP, 1980)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
TOMORROW / Naked City
Polystar/Casablanca 6S-14 (JAP, 1980)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Regular Release Version
I WAS MADE FOR LOVIN' YOU / Beth
Polystar/Casablanca 6S-16 (JAP, 1980)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Regular Release Version
HARD LUCK WOMAN / Detroit Rock City
Polystar/Casablanca 6S-17 (JAP, 1980)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Regular Release Version
TALK TO ME / Easy As It Seems
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-33 (JAP, 1980)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
I / Just A Boy
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-46 (JAP, 1981)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $50.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
THE OATH / Escape From The Island
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-54 (JAP, 1982)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
I'M A LEGEND TONIGHT / Love Gun (Remix)
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-70 (JAP, 6/25/1982)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $50.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
I LOVE IT LOUD / Killer
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-78 (JAP, 11/25/1982)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $50.
Japanese Promotional Version
LICK IT UP / Not For The Innocent
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-99 (JAP, 11/1/1983)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $50+ and the regular version selling for around $25.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
ALL HELL'S BREAKIN' LOOSE / Gimme More
Polystar/Casablanca 7S-105 (JAP, 1/21/1984)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $50+ and the regular version selling for around $25.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
HEAVEN'S ON FIRE / Lonely Is The Hunter
Polystar/Casablanca 7SA-124 (JAP, 9/25/1984)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
THRILLS IN THE NIGHT / Murder In High-Heels
Polystar/Casablanca 7SA-128 (JAP, 1/25/1985)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
POLYSTAR, Type 4 Label (1985-88)
TEARS ARE FALLING / Any Way You Slice It
Polystar D07R-2003 (JAP, 1985)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
CRAZY CRAZY NIGHTS / No, No, No
Polystar D07R-2008 (JAP, 1987)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
REASON TO LIVE / Thief In The Night
Polystar D07R-2009 (JAP, 1987)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $60+ and the regular version selling for around $30.
Japanese Promotional Version
Japanese Regular Release Version
TURN ON THE NIGHT / Hell Or High Water
Polystar D07R-2010 (JAP, 1988)
Like the other Japanese issues, this release is highly collectible with the promotional version selling for around $75+ and the regular version selling for around $50. This was the last vinyl KISS single released in Japan.
Japanese Regular Release Version
OTHER JAPANESE RELATED ISSUES
TECHNIC'S SAMPLER
RCA Victor /Technics PAR-10352 (JAP, 1978)
A very rare promotional sampler which includes excerpts of "Detroit Rock City" and "Christine Sixteen" along with 15 other artist samples. Sells for around $200
Japanese Promotional Version
Thanks to Per-Eric Saxen for the scans of the evily hard to find "Rock And Roll All Nite" (Reissue, 2702), "C'mon And Love Me" (Reissue, 2703), and solo album promos V1 & V2!
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