I still love the packaging of this album, it beats every other box set they have ever put out. My copy is up on my wall signed by Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. Thanks for the shout out brother. Glad you are still enjoying it.
Hey John, Definitely a great boxset especially since I couldn’t afford to buy all 3 albums at once when I was younger and this gave me the opportunity to do just that and get even more with the goodies...a definite win win for me and I’m sure others. Thanks again so much for this copy! A few more grails from them that I don’t have and don’t really expect to come across during record digs but you never know...my fingers are always crossed 🤞 LoL. Take care buddy ~ Jeff
Hey Frank, Awesome hearing from you! Nothing wrong with second hand, they are affordable and you can usually get the same bang for cheaper bucks! Glad to hear that the video was enjoyable and educational as well, thanks for the comment ! Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
Great episode Jeff, thank you. The Canadian release is so hard to come across (especially now that ALL the private record stores in my area are still closed or gone since COVID) and has been on my KISS radar for sometime and would be considered a Holy Grail in my collection. It was great to see it in depth and up close in such great condition. Thanks again Jeff and keep these stellar videos coming !!!
Hey Scott, Thank you so much for the compliment! I’m sure one will turn up sooner or later now that places are reopening gradually, it is a great little boxset to have! Glad to hear you enjoyed seeing all the difference between the two ...all pressings are not created equal! Take care my friend and appreciate the comment! ~ Jeff
Hey Chris, It was a pleasure sharing these with you, glad to hear you enjoyed seeing everything! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words! Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff, GREAT to see you today! Actually I saw you late last night also. :D Very cool to see your KD 65F doing the needle drop duty today. Hmm... That makes me want to look for Canadian pressings on anything I get from here on out. IMO, vinyl records should come in a best packaging possible. It seems people who buy music in viynl format are the ones who are celebrating music makers. If they release these vinyl records in the best packaging possible, they are celebrating with their faithful supporters. I am sorry you used up your sticker but what you gonna do? At that age, you use it up and enjoy. I am bit surprised that you didn't save that notebook too tho; very unlike you. Welp, you are still Kisstorian in my book. ;) Besides that was very fun Kisstory video. Be safe and take care. ~NammaN~
Hey NammaN, Happy first day of summer to you my friend! I’ve been exercising the Kenwood turntable the past couple of weeks while I give the Audio Technica a little break...and maybe me too since it’s fully automatic compared to the fully manual one or maybe I’ve just been in a lazy mood as of late. I totally agree with you, the packaging should be the best it can be from any and all pressing plants to help support and protect your investment for a lifetime of listening enjoyment ! Yes I’m a bit surprised I didn’t keep the notebook myself but being it was full of school work that I wasn’t planning on using anymore is probably the reason it has been long gone or more likely I just stared a hole right through it and it never survived at all : ) LoL Great hearing from you buddy as always ! I appreciate the kind words and support and Hope all is well on your end! Take care and talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
Yes you can usually run across them but the trick is finding them compleat and in good condition as well being a limited pressing ! Thanks for watching my friend! Take care ~ Jeff
How’s it going my friend? I’ve learned over the years the hard way that when I see something I’m not sure about I get it because it’s always harder to find as more time passes, then it only cost more too. Thanks for watching and the comment, always great hearing from you! Take care ~ Jeff
Great video, Jeff!! Loved hearing the history and seeing your original copy. That’s great that you used the sticker for your notebook. That’s exactly what that stuff was for! I hear ya, though. It’s nice to have all that stuff, now. I had a buddy that had this set when we were kids. I didn’t even know you could get these albums any other way. Ha ha. Today, I only have the Japanese pressing but I’d love to have the US version, as well. Take Care!
Hey Brian, How have you been my friend? it’s been a while since we’ve spoke last. I appreciate your very kind words along with sharing your childhood story, how different is your Japanese pressing if at all? Thanks for watching buddy and taking a few extra minutes to comment! It’s always great hearing from you! Take care Brian. ~ Jeff
Hey, Jeff! I’m doing pretty well. Hope things are good with you, too! The Japanese pressings are very similar to the US pressings. If I remember correctly, it was the Japanese label that produced the Originals first and then someone from Casablanca saw what they were doing and borrowed the idea. Japan also got a cool set called the Originals 2 that included Destroyer, RARO, and Love Gun. The first Japan set looks almost identical to the US but I suspect the board used for the jacket is sturdier like the Canadian version. It came with the same booklet in English, and also the cards and sticker. However, it also includes an additional black and white booklet with a photo or two and the lyrics for all the songs in Japanese. I’m not sure how they compare, sound-wise, but Japanese pressings tend to be very good since they used fresh, never-used vinyl. For some reason, it’s also easier to find pristine copies from Japan as many copies were taken care of very well. I LOVE the interior gatefold of the Canadian pressing. Very cool.
Jeff ! What's cookin ?! Great video , love the originals , never saw a Canadian copy , like the gatefold much better than the US . I still neeed a minty copy , always on the look out . Take care and enjoy the weather
Hey Bill, The only thing cooking around Pennsylvania buddy is me, now on the first day of summer with the warmer temperatures in place...LoL Both pressings have some really good points and bad points about them like that US gatefold (not good) but the picture sleeves are much cooler than the plain white ones. Hmmm maybe I’ll just combine the two and make the perfect pressing : ) what do you think? Good luck on the minty copy hunt and thanks so much for watching! Take care buddy always a pleasure! ~ Jeff
Thanks for the video. I only have the Japanese pressing of ''The Originals'' and that looks like the US one part from the trading cards you can't punch out but have to use a scissor 😊🤘👍
Hello there! I’m not recognizing the name but my apologies if I don’t remember speaking to you before...so sorry! I wonder if you can’t punch out the cards if it a possible photo copy of the original but I’ve never seen a Japanese pressing to know or if that is just the way that they came...very interesting to say the least. Do they have a cardboard feel to them or paper? I’ve always wanted to pick up a Japanese pressing, I’ve heard that they sound awesome! Thanks so much for watching and your comment as well my friend it was so nice hearing from you! Take care and hopefully talk again soon! ~ Jeff
Awesome video & release, I have a Canadian pressing as well as a few US pressings. I did a video on my channel a few months back similar to this one, where I showed the slight differences between the US 1st & 2nd printings of this album.
Hey Justin, I remember your video well, I’ve been wanting to do this one for about a year now and kept putting it off for one reason or another but finally got a little free time to finally get it done. Your video actually gave me the nudge I needed or who knows I may still be just sitting around thinking about doing this video ...LoL Take care my friend and talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
Hopefully you still have them or at least one? worth a few bucks even in poor condition! thanks for watching and commenting! Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
Brilliant video. The outer packaging and inner packaging was certainly cheap on the US version. Mind you, the regular LP's were a lot thinner than the UK versions. Not just Kiss albums, but most US albums. I have a US Import of Johnny the Fox by Thin Lizzy on Mercury Records. I only bought it as it was cheaper than the UK version.
Hey Robert, Wonderful to hear from you again! Yes definitely not a fan of the outer album jacket as compared to the Canadian but I definitely love the picture sleeves more than the plain white sleeves. Do you have a pressing of The Originals? Is there a UK pressing? Thanks for watching and your very kind comment as well! Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock Hi Jeff. There was only pressings for US, Canada and Japan. I was aware of the release either late 70s or 80s and was fascinated possibly because it was not available in the UK. One strange anomaly when Mr and mate got into Kiss mid 77 was that all the albums were issued as UK released on Pye Records and featured the Casablanca labels apart from Hotter than Hell. It was available as an import from the USA. For some reason HTH did not have the licensing in the UK at that time. It was then given a UK release later in 77. The six studio albums were also released late 77 in the UK. On red vinyl too. Not sure if the two live albums were on red vinyl though. My friend did get the ref vinyl Dressed to Kill around February/March 77, but ended up selling it. Just one more think. Looking on Discogs there is a listing for a blue vinyl issue of Love Gun in the UK in 1977 maybe upon its release. I have never physically seen a copy myself. www.discogs.com/Kiss-Love-Gun/release/12673434
@@JefferyRusnockHi Jeff I have never owned it as it was not released in the UK. I first heard about it late 79s/early 80s and was fascinated about it being released.
Hi Jeff, very cool spotlight on the Originals. Bought my original copy in 1983 (used of course) and it was my intro to Dressed and Hotter on the vinyl format. Lost that one along the way but found another one for a dollar in a discount bin around 5 years ago which was a steal of the century. I have never seen a US pressing in person, i love how the inner sleeves were the actual album covers as opposed to the plain white sleeves of the Canadian. Beautiful kenwood LT turntable at the intro....when did u find that one?? Love Linear Turntables, its all ive used for about 12 years now and i could never go back to a conventional tonearm. Just way too convenient. Cheers! my Friend
Hey Lee, Let me get this right, you bought a second hand copy and lost it but found another second hand copy in a dollar bin! Wow what are the chances buddy? Maybe it was the copy you lost and found it once again ...how cool would that be? I like the picture sleeves myself but love the Canadian album cover more than the US, a combination of both would have been the perfect way to go in my opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my Kenwood KD- 65F...I bought the entire Kenwood rack system back in 1987 brand new in a department store that included a CD player, dull cassette tape deck, 7 band equalizer, 4 channel 300 watt amplifier, along with the beautiful Kenwood column speakers behind me in the video and yes that linear turntable was part of the system as well and it all runs with a remote control system that was included and everything still works perfectly...more or less. Thanks so much Lee for watching, always a pleasure hearing from you my friend ! Would love to see a video on your turntable sometime and hear thoughts about them if you get some time. Take care and CHEERS back at ya’ brother! ~ Jeff
Check out the hair. Great to see you again Jeff. I was hoping to see another Kiss related video from you and sure enough it is here. I am wondering why the labels sometimes print more info on the Canadian pressings than they do the domestic? If I had to choose between the two I would grab the Canadian pressings every time. I have always thought that they sounded a slight bit better than the domestic. Yes you can clearly see the better gatefold layout on the import. I like the orange Dressed To Kill the best. The print is sharp. As I get older it gets harder and harder to see the track listings on the labels. The blue would be the tough one for me. But I do like the colors instead of the regular Casablanca label. So in essence there was nothing new on the Originals triple album set? It looks like it was the first three albums all in one. So was this released so that the fans could buy all three albums for a lower price? Another signature and informative Kiss related post Jeff. I always enjoy these. Any all all info on the band's releases are welcome. Way to go Jeff. I feel blessed to have two Kiss historians in the VC~ Rob/Boston
Hey Rob, HAIR ...WHAT HAIR? I haven’t even noticed that my hair hasn’t been cut since March, I actually have a haircut appointment on the 26th of this month and boy I can’t wait to lose ten pounds instantly...LoL I don’t have many Canadian pressings but this one surly has plenty to read about : ) but to tell you the truth I wouldn’t want too much print on that beautiful Casablanca label to take away from the fantastic artwork of that center ring. I know exactly what you mean, I do believe that the Canadian is slightly better sounding. It may just be my imagination but that’s what I thought as well listening to both side by side on the same turntable and stereo equipment. I don’t think that they actually thought the packaging through very well on the US cover nor the impact it would have several years down the road with album cover ware, oh well doesn’t really matter now. My favorite is the yellow center label and it just make the print pop every time I look at it. No new material for this album only reissues of the original 3 albums in new packaging to help introduce the albums that were overlooked and at a better price with extras, something that KISS has tried to do from the beginning of their career as performers for the fans. Great hearing from you my friend ! Thank you so much for your kind words as always and for setting some time aside to watch...HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER Rob! Take care and talk soon.~ Jeff
Great to here from you jef thanks for showing those i never seen Canadian press before that is great it is put together much better then the us press. And jef do you have the originals 2
Hey Jeffery, Great hearing from you, glad you enjoyed seeing everything! No I don’t have the The Originals II but it’s been on my wishlist for a long, long time...who knows, maybe someday! Thanks for watching my friend, I appreciate the comment. Take care and talk soon. ~ Jeff
I don't know if you're aware Jeff, record one on the Canadian pressing also came pressed with a gold label (mine does). My brothers copy is blue like yours. Rob
Hey Rob, Hmmm. Interesting! I wonder if a reissue or second pressing comes into play there, any thoughts on the differences ? Thanks for the comment and the additional info on the album! Take care and thanks for watching ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock I don't think we in Canada got a 2nd printing like you guys did in the States. Quality Records just probably ran out of blue labels because records 2 and 3 remained yellow/red. Cheers brother!
@@JefferyRusnock 1st Cdn printing had the "Kiss" lp label with a beige~light gold colour ...the 2nd Cdn printing of the originals changed the 1st disque label to an aqua blue colour.
@@chuckjones8459 That’s awesome to know I love this album and hearing what everyone has to say about their copies and the background of each especially the Canadian pressings which I am not at all familiar with other then this Canadian copy that was a very generous gift from a dear friend! Thanks for your comment Chuck much appreciated! Take care! ~ Jeff
Jeffrey it was up to you they would have been massive you are a great showmanship you should have been working for them all the best at the moment I'm drinking hieneken and I'm having a drink for you my brother all the best
Hey there Frank! So good to hear from you my friend! I would have enjoyed working for them and it would have been like a dream come true for me. Thanks again for your very kind words and watching brother, I hope you had a second drink for me in preparation for the upcoming weekend! Take care and hopefully talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
Hey Frank! I had to reply back to you on this video because your comment is no showing up on the Iron Maiden video that you left for me . That was such a wonderful comment and I would love to see a photo of you new dog and humbled that your brother would name him after me...thanks to Michael for that btw. Thanks so much for watching and have a great Christmas holiday to you and everyone in your family! Take care and thanks for all the support and kind words the past year! ~ Jeff
I still love the packaging of this album, it beats every other box set they have ever put out. My copy is up on my wall signed by Paul Stanley and Peter Criss.
Thanks for the shout out brother. Glad you are still enjoying it.
Hey John,
Definitely a great boxset especially since I couldn’t afford to buy all 3 albums at once when I was younger and this gave me the opportunity to do just that and get even more with the goodies...a definite win win for me and I’m sure others.
Thanks again so much for this copy! A few more grails from them that I don’t have and don’t really expect to come across during record digs but you never know...my fingers are always crossed 🤞 LoL.
Take care buddy ~ Jeff
I held these in my hands once second hand they were thanks for showing the difference learnt a lot
Hey Frank,
Awesome hearing from you! Nothing wrong with second hand, they are affordable and you can usually get the same bang for cheaper bucks!
Glad to hear that the video was enjoyable and educational as well, thanks for the comment !
Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
This is actually the first album/vinyl I ever bought.
Best trilogy ever?
Also, I ruined the "cards".
Great episode Jeff, thank you. The Canadian release is so hard to come across (especially now that ALL the private record stores in my area are still closed or gone since COVID) and has been on my KISS radar for sometime and would be considered a Holy Grail in my collection. It was great to see it in depth and up close in such great condition. Thanks again Jeff and keep these stellar videos coming !!!
Hey Scott,
Thank you so much for the compliment! I’m sure one will turn up sooner or later now that places are reopening gradually, it is a great little boxset to have!
Glad to hear you enjoyed seeing all the difference between the two ...all pressings are not created equal!
Take care my friend and appreciate the comment! ~ Jeff
Great KISStory information and video Jeff. Thank you
Hey Chris,
It was a pleasure sharing these with you, glad to hear you enjoyed seeing everything! Thanks so much for watching and your kind words!
Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff,
GREAT to see you today! Actually I saw you late last night also. :D Very cool to see your KD 65F doing the needle drop duty today. Hmm... That makes me want to look for Canadian pressings on anything I get from here on out. IMO, vinyl records should come in a best packaging possible. It seems people who buy music in viynl format are the ones who are celebrating music makers. If they release these vinyl records in the best packaging possible, they are celebrating with their faithful supporters. I am sorry you used up your sticker but what you gonna do? At that age, you use it up and enjoy. I am bit surprised that you didn't save that notebook too tho; very unlike you. Welp, you are still Kisstorian in my book. ;) Besides that was very fun Kisstory video. Be safe and take care.
~NammaN~
Hey NammaN,
Happy first day of summer to you my friend!
I’ve been exercising the Kenwood turntable the past couple of weeks while I give the Audio Technica a little break...and maybe me too since it’s fully automatic compared to the fully manual one or maybe I’ve just been in a lazy mood as of late. I totally agree with you, the packaging should be the best it can be from any and all pressing plants to help support and protect your investment for a lifetime of listening enjoyment ! Yes I’m a bit surprised I didn’t keep the notebook myself but being it was full of school work that I wasn’t planning on using anymore is probably the reason it has been long gone or more likely I just stared a hole right through it and it never survived at all : ) LoL
Great hearing from you buddy as always ! I appreciate the kind words and support and Hope all is well on your end!
Take care and talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
I hope to some day come across a copy of the originals, it seems to be pretty rare
Record fairs you can usually find a few copies for pretty cheap 🤘
Yes you can usually run across them but the trick is finding them compleat and in good condition as well being a limited pressing ! Thanks for watching my friend!
Take care ~ Jeff
Jeffery Rusnock ᏟᎪN Ꮜ ᏚᏌᏴᏚᏟᎡᏆᏴᎬ ᎢᎾ ᎷᎬ ᏢᏞᏚ
My copy is so beat! but original!
Awesome! for some reason I never picked this one up when I could, now I live in costa rica so it’s harder to find records
How’s it going my friend?
I’ve learned over the years the hard way that when I see something I’m not sure about I get it because it’s always harder to find as more time passes, then it only cost more too.
Thanks for watching and the comment, always great hearing from you!
Take care ~ Jeff
Great video, Jeff!! Loved hearing the history and seeing your original copy. That’s great that you used the sticker for your notebook. That’s exactly what that stuff was for! I hear ya, though. It’s nice to have all that stuff, now. I had a buddy that had this set when we were kids. I didn’t even know you could get these albums any other way. Ha ha. Today, I only have the Japanese pressing but I’d love to have the US version, as well. Take Care!
Hey Brian,
How have you been my friend? it’s been a while since we’ve spoke last.
I appreciate your very kind words along with sharing your childhood story, how different is your Japanese pressing if at all? Thanks for watching buddy and taking a few extra minutes to comment! It’s always great hearing from you!
Take care Brian. ~ Jeff
Hey, Jeff! I’m doing pretty well. Hope things are good with you, too! The Japanese pressings are very similar to the US pressings. If I remember correctly, it was the Japanese label that produced the Originals first and then someone from Casablanca saw what they were doing and borrowed the idea. Japan also got a cool set called the Originals 2 that included Destroyer, RARO, and Love Gun. The first Japan set looks almost identical to the US but I suspect the board used for the jacket is sturdier like the Canadian version. It came with the same booklet in English, and also the cards and sticker. However, it also includes an additional black and white booklet with a photo or two and the lyrics for all the songs in Japanese. I’m not sure how they compare, sound-wise, but Japanese pressings tend to be very good since they used fresh, never-used vinyl. For some reason, it’s also easier to find pristine copies from Japan as many copies were taken care of very well. I LOVE the interior gatefold of the Canadian pressing. Very cool.
Jeff ! What's cookin ?! Great video , love the originals , never saw a Canadian copy , like the gatefold much better than the US .
I still neeed a minty copy , always on the look out .
Take care and enjoy the weather
Hey Bill,
The only thing cooking around Pennsylvania buddy is me, now on the first day of summer with the warmer temperatures in place...LoL
Both pressings have some really good points and bad points about them like that US gatefold (not good) but the picture sleeves are much cooler than the plain white ones.
Hmmm maybe I’ll just combine the two and make the perfect pressing : ) what do you think? Good luck on the minty copy hunt and thanks so much for watching!
Take care buddy always a pleasure! ~ Jeff
Thanks for the video. I only have the Japanese pressing of ''The Originals'' and that looks like the US one part from the trading cards you can't punch out but have to use a scissor 😊🤘👍
Hello there!
I’m not recognizing the name but my apologies if I don’t remember speaking to you before...so sorry! I wonder if you can’t punch out the cards if it a possible photo copy of the original but I’ve never seen a Japanese pressing to know or if that is just the way that they came...very interesting to say the least. Do they have a cardboard feel to them or paper? I’ve always wanted to pick up a Japanese pressing, I’ve heard that they sound awesome! Thanks so much for watching and your comment as well my friend it was so nice hearing from you!
Take care and hopefully talk again soon! ~ Jeff
Awesome video & release, I have a Canadian pressing as well as a few US pressings. I did a video on my channel a few months back similar to this one, where I showed the slight differences between the US 1st & 2nd printings of this album.
Hey Justin,
I remember your video well, I’ve been wanting to do this one for about a year now and kept putting it off for one reason or another but finally got a little free time to finally get it done. Your video actually gave me the nudge I needed or who knows I may still be just sitting around thinking about doing this video ...LoL
Take care my friend and talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock Hey Jeff, I am glad I gave my video gave you the nudge to film this video. I just randomly decided one night to film it at 2 am.
Great episode. I just got a Canadian copy of “The Originals” on 8 track. Got the original sleeves but no booklet or cards so if you know anyone……….😁
Will do my friend, I watched your video last night and said to myself I need to pick that up for my collection!
Take care and talk to you soon! ~ Jeff
I wish they would release originals cd officially
Hey Pete,
That would be nice along with a reissue in vinyl as well, it’s long overdue!
Take care and thanks! ~ Jeff
This is the album that turned me on to kiss
STFU and play the music!
There’s nothing better than getting acquainted and album binging with a 3 album set with free goodies! Lol
Thanks for watching and commenting!
~ Jeff
had two of these back in the day the first and 2nd printing versions
Hopefully you still have them or at least one?
worth a few bucks even in poor condition!
thanks for watching and commenting!
Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock oh jeff if i told you the story about them you would cry for days..i will save you the heartbreak and keep it to myself..
@@tobordabot
Any time you need to vent about it I’m always up for a good tearjerker…LoL!
Brilliant video. The outer packaging and inner packaging was certainly cheap on the US version. Mind you, the regular LP's were a lot thinner than the UK versions. Not just Kiss albums, but most US albums. I have a US Import of Johnny the Fox by Thin Lizzy on Mercury Records. I only bought it as it was cheaper than the UK version.
Hey Robert,
Wonderful to hear from you again! Yes definitely not a fan of the outer album jacket as compared to the Canadian but I definitely love the picture sleeves more than the plain white sleeves. Do you have a pressing of The Originals? Is there a UK pressing?
Thanks for watching and your very kind comment as well!
Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock Hi Jeff. There was only pressings for US, Canada and Japan. I was aware of the release either late 70s or 80s and was fascinated possibly because it was not available in the UK. One strange anomaly when Mr and mate got into Kiss mid 77 was that all the albums were issued as UK released on Pye Records and featured the Casablanca labels apart from Hotter than Hell. It was available as an import from the USA. For some reason HTH did not have the licensing in the UK at that time. It was then given a UK release later in 77. The six studio albums were also released late 77 in the UK. On red vinyl too. Not sure if the two live albums were on red vinyl though. My friend did get the ref vinyl Dressed to Kill around February/March 77, but ended up selling it. Just one more think. Looking on Discogs there is a listing for a blue vinyl issue of Love Gun in the UK in 1977 maybe upon its release. I have never physically seen a copy myself. www.discogs.com/Kiss-Love-Gun/release/12673434
@@JefferyRusnockHi Jeff I have never owned it as it was not released in the UK. I first heard about it late 79s/early 80s and was fascinated about it being released.
Hi Jeff, very cool spotlight on the Originals. Bought my original copy in 1983 (used of course) and it was my intro to Dressed and Hotter on the vinyl format. Lost that one along the way but found another one for a dollar in a discount bin around 5 years ago which was a steal of the century. I have never seen a US pressing in person, i love how the inner sleeves were the actual album covers as opposed to the plain white sleeves of the Canadian. Beautiful kenwood LT turntable at the intro....when did u find that one?? Love Linear Turntables, its all ive used for about 12 years now and i could never go back to a conventional tonearm. Just way too convenient. Cheers! my Friend
Hey Lee,
Let me get this right, you bought a second hand copy and lost it but found another second hand copy in a dollar bin! Wow what are the chances buddy? Maybe it was the copy you lost and found it once again ...how cool would that be? I like the picture sleeves myself but love the Canadian album cover more than the US, a combination of both would have been the perfect way to go in my opinion. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my Kenwood KD- 65F...I bought the entire Kenwood rack system back in 1987 brand new in a department store that included a CD player, dull cassette tape deck, 7 band equalizer, 4 channel 300 watt amplifier, along with the beautiful Kenwood column speakers behind me in the video and yes that linear turntable was part of the system as well and it all runs with a remote control system that was included and everything still works perfectly...more or less. Thanks so much Lee for watching, always a pleasure hearing from you my friend ! Would love to see a video on your turntable sometime and hear thoughts about them if you get some time.
Take care and CHEERS back at ya’ brother! ~ Jeff
Check out the hair. Great to see you again Jeff. I was hoping to see another Kiss related video from you and sure enough it is here. I am wondering why the labels sometimes print more info on the Canadian pressings than they do the domestic? If I had to choose between the two I would grab the Canadian pressings every time. I have always thought that they sounded a slight bit better than the domestic. Yes you can clearly see the better gatefold layout on the import. I like the orange Dressed To Kill the best. The print is sharp. As I get older it gets harder and harder to see the track listings on the labels. The blue would be the tough one for me. But I do like the colors instead of the regular Casablanca label. So in essence there was nothing new on the Originals triple album set? It looks like it was the first three albums all in one. So was this released so that the fans could buy all three albums for a lower price? Another signature and informative Kiss related post Jeff. I always enjoy these. Any all all info on the band's releases are welcome. Way to go Jeff. I feel blessed to have two Kiss historians in the VC~
Rob/Boston
Hey Rob,
HAIR ...WHAT HAIR? I haven’t even noticed that my hair hasn’t been cut since March, I actually have a haircut appointment on the 26th of this month and boy I can’t wait to lose ten pounds instantly...LoL I don’t have many Canadian pressings but this one surly has plenty to read about : ) but to tell you the truth I wouldn’t want too much print on that beautiful Casablanca label to take away from the fantastic artwork of that center ring. I know exactly what you mean, I do believe that the Canadian is slightly better sounding. It may just be my imagination but that’s what I thought as well listening to both side by side on the same turntable and stereo equipment. I don’t think that they actually thought the packaging through very well on the US cover nor the impact it would have several years down the road with album cover ware, oh well doesn’t really matter now.
My favorite is the yellow center label and it just make the print pop every time I look at it. No new material for this album only reissues of the original 3 albums in new packaging to help introduce the albums that were overlooked and at a better price with extras, something that KISS has tried to do from the beginning of their career as performers for the fans.
Great hearing from you my friend ! Thank you so much for your kind words as always and for setting some time aside to watch...HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SUMMER Rob!
Take care and talk soon.~ Jeff
Great to here from you jef thanks for showing those i never seen Canadian press before that is great it is put together much better then the us press. And jef do you have the originals 2
Hey Jeffery,
Great hearing from you, glad you enjoyed seeing everything!
No I don’t have the The Originals II but it’s been on my wishlist for a long, long time...who knows, maybe someday!
Thanks for watching my friend, I appreciate the comment.
Take care and talk soon. ~ Jeff
I’ve got a Japanese version of The Originals
They always sound great! I’d love to get Originals II in the Japanese pressing as it was only released there but unfortunately very expensive.
I don't know if you're aware Jeff, record one on the Canadian pressing also came pressed with a gold label (mine does). My brothers copy is blue like yours. Rob
Hey Rob,
Hmmm. Interesting! I wonder if a reissue or second pressing comes into play there, any thoughts on the differences ?
Thanks for the comment and the additional info on the album!
Take care and thanks for watching ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock I don't think we in Canada got a 2nd printing like you guys did in the States. Quality Records just probably ran out of blue labels because records 2 and 3 remained yellow/red. Cheers brother!
@@JefferyRusnock 1st Cdn printing had the "Kiss" lp label with a beige~light gold colour ...the 2nd Cdn printing of the originals changed the 1st disque label to an aqua blue colour.
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That’s awesome to know I love this album and hearing what everyone has to say about their copies and the background of each especially the Canadian pressings which I am not at all familiar with other then this Canadian copy that was a very generous gift from a dear friend!
Thanks for your comment Chuck much appreciated!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Jeffrey it was up to you they would have been massive you are a great showmanship you should have been working for them all the best at the moment I'm drinking hieneken and I'm having a drink for you my brother all the best
Hey there Frank!
So good to hear from you my friend! I would have enjoyed working for them and it would have been like a dream come true for me. Thanks again for your very kind words and watching brother, I hope you had a second drink for me in preparation for the upcoming weekend!
Take care and hopefully talk to you soon. ~ Jeff
Hey Frank!
I had to reply back to you on this video because your comment is no showing up on the Iron Maiden video that you left for me . That was such a wonderful comment and I would love to see a photo of you new dog and humbled that your brother would name him after me...thanks to Michael for that btw.
Thanks so much for watching and have a great Christmas holiday to you and everyone in your family!
Take care and thanks for all the support and kind words the past year! ~ Jeff