KISS - THE ORIGINALS 1976 Triple LP S/T + HOTTER THAN HELL + DRESSED TO KILL

$

98

KISS with THE ORIGINALS from 1976! This is the SECOND PRESSING as noted on the front cover. Includes the cards, booklet, original glossy inner sleeves (sorry, no Kiss Army sticker), and everything here is in above average condition. Second pressing or not, you just don't see copies in this shape come up for sale very often! Cards are unpunched, booklet still fully intact, jacket shows some wear but not nearly as much as most of the others that you see for sale. It's not perfect but it's in pretty dang good shape! Listening to the DTK disc now and it's blowing me away! MY BABY IS A...TWO TIMER! LADES IN WAITING! Bidding starts at $1 and there's no reserve. FREE SHIPPING to the US! This is such a nice piece of KISStory - you won't be disappointed! Please note: I CANNOT GURANTEE DELIVERY BEFORE CHRISTMAS UNLESS YOU PAY EXTRA FOR SHIPPING! That's up to you and you can decide after the auction is over. It'll probably cost you an extra $10-15 bucks to make that happen. I'll be unloading some hard to find albums at killer prices during these strange and turbulent times...and you'll be sure to find some gems if you keep an eye on my listings!

I CLEAN ALL USED RECORDS BEFORE I LIST THEM! Condition always varies with used items - please keep in mind that VG+ means average, used condition with no significant defects in my grading scale...pretty much somewhere right in middle...not a top copy, but far from junk. VG is on the lower end of my grading scale and I try not to go any lower than that. EX and up and it's in well above average condition. PLEASE READ GRADING DETAILS BELOW!

If you haven't bought from me before, here's 3 quick things you need to know about me as a seller:

1) I HAVE A LOT OF FUN DOING THIS! I WANT YOU TO HAVE FUN TOO! I'M EASY TO TALK TO - JUST LET ME KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. I'M HERE FOR THE PARTY!

2) I am very proud of my feedback, and it should tell you a lot about my history on eBay. I actually really truly care about making this a positive transaction for both of us.

3) All of my records are cleaned with the Spin Clean MK-II. It does a fantastic job. Remember - cleaning them doesn't remove the scratches of scuffs, but it does remove the grime and fingerprints and dust and bong resin and Cheetos flakes. I'll put it this way: if I were selling a used car, there's no way I would put it on the lot with a price tag on it if I haven't cleaned it first. And when I get a used record in the mail, it makes me so much happier when it's already cleaned and ready to go. It takes time and effort to do this but I want you to be happy. Plus, it's easier to grade and see how many marks are on the record after it gets a bath. Hip hip HOORAY! We win!

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

ARTIST: KISS

TITLE: THE ORIGINALS

LABEL: CASABLANCA RECORDS

CATALOG NUMBER: NBLP 7032-3

YEAR: 1976

VINYL GRADE: KISS (SELF TITLED) - VG+   HOTTER THAN HELL - EX   DRESSED TO KILL - EX

JACKET GRADE: VG+ (Has some visible wear along the spine and corners, but you can't ask much more from this one. So many of these copies are beat up, but this one is a survivor and is still in nice shape for its age. See photos for details.)

INNER SLEEVE: Includes original album cover glossy inner sleeves for each of the 3 albums included.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Booklet + cards included and both are in fantastic condition. Plenty of photos to see exactly what you are getting. Snag this one while you can!

DUDES AND DUDETTES - I CLEAN MY RECORDS. I TAKE GOOD PHOTOS. I ACTUALLY LIKE TO SIT HERE AND GRADE THEM WHEN MY KIDS ARE IN BED. I'M HAVING A GAS - YOU SHOULD TOO!

Most of my albums (both jackets and discs) show their age and have been visibly used over the years. I have cleaned each and every one of these and given them a visual grade (and will also play grade - time permitting - if they show questionable surface marks).  I will try to be as specific as possible with the imperfections in the details below and will note when there is something significant. Most of these will be decent players at higher volume levels so if that's what you're after, go for it. I have a full time job and don't really do this for the money - most of the time the money I make goes right back into more records for my collection. I have 2 young kids and this is called "daddy" time in the basement. I absolutely do NOT want to attempt to rip off anyone...I'm here for the party, man!

This is available to INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS, but it will be EXPENSIVE TO SHIP! PLEASE USE THE SHIPPING CALCULATOR BEFORE BIDDING! ALL PACKAGES OVER 4 LBS. ARE REQUIRED TO BE SENT VIA USPS PRIORITY MAIL.

***NO SHIPPING TO ITALY***NO WAY***NEVER AGAIN***

Overall, anything with a grade of 7/VG+ will show some surface wear and/or needle marks but nothing deep. Anything with that grade will still play fine in my book. Obviously if it's an 8/EX or 9/NrMINT it will be in fantastic condition. Please note the subjective nature of grading; your VG+ might be my VG or my VG+ might be someone else's EX - you just have to pay attention, read my grading scale, and most importantly - ASK QUESTIONS.

HERE'S HOW I GRADE:

MINT (Sealed, perfect condition.)

NEAR MINT (Like new with only a hint of wear.)

EX (Very few blemishes. Maybe a couple light scratches on the vinyl or a few light creases to the jacket. Serious collectors will be satisfied with this grade. Some would call this Near MINT, but to me that grade is designated for something that's been opened and never played.)

VG++ (A step below EX and a step above VG+. In above average condition and will be a very nice copy.)

VG+ (Average, used condition. Most of my vinyl and jackets are in this condition. Vinyl will show playwear/scratches, but nothing deep and it will play through fine. You may encounter a "pop" or two or some light background noise. The jacket may have creasing, edgewear, ring wear, or corner dings but nothing significant.)

VG (Vinyl/jacket may will show a fair to moderate amount of wear .Vinyl may show a number of scratches and you will likely experience some background noise during playback, but NO skips. The jacket may show a fair amount of wear in the form of creasing, edgewear, ring wear, writing, seam splits, etc.)

VG- (Rarely will I sell anything of this grade unless it is a collector item with some value. Moderate to heavy wear on the vinyl and/or jacket.)

I WILL DETAIL ANY IMPERFECTIONS TO THE BEST OF MY ABILITY IN MY ITEM DESCRIPTION! HONESTY IS ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY!