I bought this along with the picture discs as well. And when I attended the next to last show at MSG on December 1st I got one if the jackets and a couple of shirts. They actually had a commemorative Metro Card for the Subway, a pop up store etc.. it was an exciting weekend.
That is awesome getting both editions! I would have loved to get to one of the final shows so I’m so jealous you went but so happy you enjoyed yourself! Thanks for watching and your awesome comment! Take care! ~ Jeff
Hi Jeff… awesome ! My fav Kiss album ! I was thinking of getting this also . I have the reissue on vinyl and my cd copy. I remember the excitement back in the day when the makeup came off and I bought Lick It Up on cassette. Wow the gatefold looks great on this new version. Exciter , A Million To One and All Hells Breaking Loose are three of my fav Kiss songs ever ! Thanks for sharing Jeff . Chez
An amazing time. An amazing album.❤. They should have paid v.v.,and Maybe we wouldnt had to suffer the next 4 albums...this is where i think they should have ended kiss. Nice and strong...not the clownshow it became
Hey Chez, one of my favorite albums of theirs as well! I have to say the two vinyl copies I own and my cd is definitely enough but the Japan version was pretty enticing and the only reason I got it. The extras and killer gatefold made it different enough not to mention 40th anniversary was a must have for the collection! Thanks for watching and for your awesome comment, enjoy your upcoming holidays my friend ! Take care! ~ Jeff
Hey John, Yes it’s a fantastic album and so are all the extras along with the poster! Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Take care, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too my friend! ~ Jeff
Just bought a sealed copy off of EBay (#1330) ……after seeing your video I just had to find one before they aren’t available or the price sky rockets!!! Can’t wait!!!
Hey John you are going to enjoy the album, it sounds as great as it looks! Enjoy your album when it gets there! Take care and thanks for the comment! ~ Jeff
Hey Justin good to hear from you! I’m surprised that I haven’t seen a KISS video from you in a while, very excited to get this version and it really sounds great! Take care and thanks for the comment! ~ Jeff
So great hearing from you all the way from Argentina! Thank you so much for spending time watching and commenting! Take care and enjoy your upcoming weekend and holidays! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff !! Fantastic video as always !! I always love all the kiss stuff you show ! You have such great stuff !! I got so used to their make up that when I saw them for the first time without it, it was a bit weird . Super cool limited edition ! The clear vinyl is uniquely cool !
Hey Jay my friend how have you been doing? Thanks so much, your kind words are always appreciated! I have to confess I have never gotten the chance to see them without makeup other than their albums. A very good debut for their non makeup albums! Thanks so much for watching and for taking time out to comment, a pleasure hearing from you as always! Take care! ~ Jeff
Hey, Jeff, after I daw this video, I checked to see if still available and bought a copy. The neat packaging makes for a great addition to the collection. I also love the album. Thanks again for this unboxing, I was excited over a nrw Kiss release, and it has been a while.
A great album for sure! They definitely had to prove themselves to the fans that just because the faces have changed the music wasn’t ! An “83” concert..fantastic! Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching! Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
@tevileyes. That is so awesum that you saw them in Leicester. I saw them early 84 in Poughkeepie upstate NY and bought a bootleg album in a great record store there called "Kiss still loves You." Yes. Live in Leicester De mont fort. Something very close to that. But it was your concert for sure.!! Somebody ripped it off and a few others..
@@raymorrow170 you must of caught them with Mark St John on guitar. I have heard the Off The Soundboard Poughkeepsie 84. That must be the concert you was at
@tevileyes. No your wrong. I saw LIU in Poughkeesie March 84. Then again in 84 for Animalize tour with Mark St John. Like 8 months later they were back.! Check tour schedule. The album I bought was Kiss still lives you. It is of the concert you saw.! Full show double vinyl but not gatefold. I know my KISS.! Cheers Rock on.
Hey Jeff, I know like I mentioned I am cutting back on buying to but I’m a sucker for a completely different version from what I already have in my collection which makes it a little easier for me to decide lol! Take care my friend and go for it! ~ Jeff 😊
Hi Jeff….I’m one of the sad sacks that bought both the Japanese 40th and the picture disc version. Mainly because it wasn’t outrageously priced and they were still available on the website when I looked. Mine has shipped, but seeing as I’m in Sydney, I’ll probably get it for Easter 😂 Hope we get something similar for Animalize next year too! Moving forward, what do you want to see being released in the next year or two? Personally if the big box sets and the Off The Soundboard series starts up again, I’ll be happy. Merry Christmas from Down Under!
Hey Garry I also thought about picking up the picture disc , as you mentioned not really a bad price! The two additional vinyl copies and the cd I have kinda made up my mind for me lol! Since I’m starting winter and you’re starting the warmer months I will send you my copy next day air if you trade me for your nice weather!😊 To be honest I’m really looking forward for the Soundboard albums again as well (hopefully) and I would really like to see a few official albums that just have demos and or unreleased material by themselves instead of always throwing a few on with the anniversary releases. I love the big boxsets too but not the big prices that come along with them lol! Thanks so much for your awesome comment and watching, hopefully you get everything long before Easter and in excellent condition! Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
I may be repeating as I cannot see my comments from earlier Jeff. Great album you have there and such sn awesome album too. My fave along with revenge. The original has Polystar instead of Mercury and the Poster was not included in the album, but available at the Point of Sale Counter. The Scalpers already have it on eBay. Looking on Google at the label images. There is also a Casablanca label that is just white instead of the regular label. It may be a promo.
Hey Bobby, No you’re not repeating anything as I don’t see another comment from you either. I noticed the light colored center rings on the original Japanese pressings for sale on eBay…almost white like you mentioned. Very cool that the poster was included with this album as it was originally only a giveaway at the time of purchase. Great hearing from you and appreciate the info on the album! Take care and enjoy your Holidays! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock It wasnt damaged this time from the shipping. It was shipped with the damaged wrap. So yes, since its not sold out a replacement is on the way..Lets hope it arrives ok..lol
Hey John, Appreciate the additional info on the album buddy! I was figuring it didn’t have a gatefold on the original album from what the hype sticker says but always good to hear first hand from the experts like yourself as I’ve never seen or owned an original copy. Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
I got to ask you right away Jeff. What did you mean by Kisstory? So the new issue is basically the identical release of the original Japanese pressing. But only of the artwork and the inserts am I right? It looks too cool to pass up. I will definitely order up a copy. Only 3000 numbered copies of any official Kiss album sounds like a sell out to me. That is if it hasn't sold out already. I must say. They did a fabulous job overall with the new pressing. Very nice. All hardcore Kiss fans should be pleased with this one. Now how does this rate in your overall Kiss releases? Also. Can you give me one track off of LIU that you really dig so I can check it out before I hear the whole album? Thanks for keeping us newer Kiss fans up to date with the new releases Jeff. I always anticipate which album will be getting the next anniversary upgrade~ Rob/Boston
Hello Rob! I see John was kind enough to explain a few things to you mentioned in your comment and you couldn’t ask for better advice than John! Apparently from the information that I have been receiving from comments including John’s comment, the original didn’t have a gatefold cover and the poster was a giveaway at the time of the purchase which was included with this album. I’m still not sure about the sticker sheet or desk pad but either way cool little extras that are included. I’m pleased with the entire package of this reissue and the sound quality is great! A couple of my favorite songs from this album are Not For The Innocent, And On The 8th Day also A Million To One as John mentions is an absolute fantastic piece! Hopefully you can get the album before it sells out if you are truly interested in it. Thanks so much , I appreciate the awesome comment as always! Take care buddy, a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family! ~ Jeff
@@johnnyhawk1753 Thank you for the info Johnny. Kisstory has the perfect rhyme to it. It would be the same if Zeppelin did it. Zeppelinstory. It does not click at all. Thanks also for the song info. Jeff agreed with you. The both of you are consummate Kiss fans. No bull at all. Just a true down to earth appreciation for their music. Did I ever thank you for opening up my ears to this band? You are never too old to appreciate Kiss. Have a super Christmas and an even better New Years Johnny. Be safe~ Rob
Hey Jeff how are you buddy I remember I got that album when it first came out I'm still listening to this very day where did come across that and why did you open it LOL
I’m doing well my friend, how are you doing? I got it from KISSONLINE and it was begging me to open it…lol! I used to leave records sealed and then I realized all the great music I was missing out on since I can’t take them with me! Thanks so much for your comment and for watching! Take care! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff, Good seeing you and possibly the last video of the year from you! Love the Japan Version reissue! Love the music of course but boy that poster looks cool! They have superhero (comic book) arts on them! ;) Just incase, I don't talk to you before the holidays are over, Merry Christmas and Happy New year for you and your loved ones and I couldn't forget the cat. Forgot, what was his/her name??? Take care and talk to you soon! ~NammaN~
Hey NammaN, Great hearing from you too bud! A great album indeed, honestly I didn’t know what to expect when I first bought the album since nobody was warring the iconic makeup! I was expecting not to like the album but I was quickly proven wrong and was soon enjoying it as much or more than their earlier albums…crazy huh? Thanks once again Nam for your loyal friendship and support for yet another year! A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your entire family as well!!! Her name is “Lil Girl”, I know it’s a silly name but it is what I called her for several years while she lived outside after her owner passed and before I brought her into the house so that’s what I continued calling her. Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
I’m guessing that they must have pressed more copies after the original 3,000 sold out and failed to mention it??? Very Strange! But I was surprised that they were still available all this time, maybe your copies will be worth more! Thanks for sharing this information with everyone! Take care! ~ Jeff
Man it would’ve been cool if the poster had Marvel Comics styled cartoons of the Fox and Wiz along side the original Marvel Comics Starchild and Demon art! 🦊 ⚔️ 🦇 ⭐️
I realize that they are all pressed to satisfy the 3,000 released, I got my copy from KISSONLINE and it was numbered so the xxxx must mean something else….very interesting nonetheless! Thank you! ~ Jeff
well I will have to see about doing that update if possible. I had given it to a friend at work since it was doing so well and getting larger, he wants to plant it on his lot next to his home. I got some photos in the larger pot that he transferred it to about a year ago and is still doing well. Thanks for showing such an interest in the experiment and it’s food for thought, sounds like a plan! Take care and thanks for watching and commenting! ~ Jeff
Thanks for sharing what this looks like. I like the gatefold photo inside but I don't think the poster is that great. Not sure why they used art from their KISS Comic book on a non makeup album poster. If they wanted to include makeup photo it should have been one from that line up.
I believe that the poster was a handout when this album was purchased at the store when it was released. Not really sure why they used makeup photos on the outside jacket wrap either? Thanks for watching and commenting! ~ Jeff
Very good and meaningful video, thank you for sharing, always accompany you ❤
Thank you very much
I bought this along with the picture discs as well. And when I attended the next to last show at MSG on December 1st I got one if the jackets and a couple of shirts. They actually had a commemorative Metro Card for the Subway, a pop up store etc.. it was an exciting weekend.
That is awesome getting both editions!
I would have loved to get to one of the final shows so I’m so jealous you went but so happy you enjoyed yourself!
Thanks for watching and your awesome comment!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Enjoy your new KISS album very cool looking. Hope you and family and all KISS fans everywhere have a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR'S!!!!!
Hey Kerry thanks so very much and a very Merry (KISSmas) Christmas to you and your family as well and a very Happy New Year!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Enjoyed the video. KISS album is great.
Thank you so much for your kind words and stopping by!
Take care and have a great weekend! ~ Jeff
Thanks for the info jeff
You are very welcome, thanks for watching!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Hi Jeff… awesome ! My fav Kiss album ! I was thinking of getting this also . I have the reissue on vinyl and my cd copy. I remember the excitement back in the day when the makeup came off and I bought Lick It Up on cassette. Wow the gatefold looks great on this new version. Exciter , A Million To One and All Hells Breaking Loose are three of my fav Kiss songs ever ! Thanks for sharing Jeff . Chez
An amazing time. An amazing album.❤. They should have paid v.v.,and Maybe we wouldnt had to suffer the next 4 albums...this is where i think they should have ended kiss. Nice and strong...not the clownshow it became
Hey Chez, one of my favorite albums of theirs as well! I have to say the two vinyl copies I own and my cd is definitely enough but the Japan version was pretty enticing and the only reason I got it. The extras and killer gatefold made it different enough not to mention 40th anniversary was a must have for the collection!
Thanks for watching and for your awesome comment, enjoy your upcoming holidays my friend !
Take care! ~ Jeff
Jeff, great album!!!! Love that poster!!!! Have a Merry Christmas 🎄 and Happy New Year!!!!
Hey John,
Yes it’s a fantastic album and so are all the extras along with the poster!
Thanks so much for watching and commenting!
Take care, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too my friend! ~ Jeff
Just bought a sealed copy off of EBay (#1330) ……after seeing your video I just had to find one before they aren’t available or the price sky rockets!!! Can’t wait!!!
Hey John you are going to enjoy the album, it sounds as great as it looks!
Enjoy your album when it gets there!
Take care and thanks for the comment!
~ Jeff
Hey Jeff, awesome unboxing of an awesome release, I got mine about a week & a half or so ago!
Hey Justin good to hear from you! I’m surprised that I haven’t seen a KISS video from you in a while, very excited to get this version and it really sounds great!
Take care and thanks for the comment! ~ Jeff
Hi Jeffery! Great album, great version and great video! Merry Christmas to you too! Greetings from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
So great hearing from you all the way from Argentina!
Thank you so much for spending time watching and commenting!
Take care and enjoy your upcoming weekend and holidays! ~ Jeff
Hi Jeff, great album and great edition, cheers from México 🇲🇽!!!🤘🤘🤘
Thanks so much for watching and taking time out to comment as well!
Take care and Cheers my friend! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff !! Fantastic video as always !! I always love all the kiss stuff you show ! You have such great stuff !! I got so used to their make up that when I saw them for the first time without it, it was a bit weird . Super cool limited edition ! The clear vinyl is uniquely cool !
Hey Jay my friend how have you been doing? Thanks so much, your kind words are always appreciated!
I have to confess I have never gotten the chance to see them without makeup other than their albums. A very good debut for their non makeup albums!
Thanks so much for watching and for taking time out to comment, a pleasure hearing from you as always!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Hey, Jeff, after I daw this video, I checked to see if still available and bought a copy. The neat packaging makes for a great addition to the collection. I also love the album. Thanks again for this unboxing, I was excited over a nrw Kiss release, and it has been a while.
Awesome, so glad it was still available for you! I know you will enjoy it too!
Thanks and take care! ~ Jeff
Lick It Up is a great album. Saw them Leicester Binley Hall 13.000 England 83
Happy birthday Peter. Nice album Jeff 😎😍
A great album for sure! They definitely had to prove themselves to the fans that just because the faces have changed the music wasn’t !
An “83” concert..fantastic!
Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching!
Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
@tevileyes. That is so awesum that you saw them in Leicester. I saw them early 84 in Poughkeepie upstate NY and bought a bootleg album in a great record store there called "Kiss still loves You." Yes. Live in Leicester De mont fort. Something very close to that. But it was your concert for sure.!! Somebody ripped it off and a few others..
@@raymorrow170 you must of caught them with Mark St John on guitar. I have heard the Off The Soundboard Poughkeepsie 84. That must be the concert you was at
@tevileyes. No your wrong. I saw LIU in Poughkeesie March 84. Then again in 84 for Animalize tour with Mark St John. Like 8 months later they were back.! Check tour schedule. The album I bought was Kiss still lives you. It is of the concert you saw.! Full show double vinyl but not gatefold. I know my KISS.! Cheers Rock on.
I thought about grabbing this too, but just couldn't justify another copy, so I didn't....yet :) It does look wonderful.
Hey Jeff, I know like I mentioned I am cutting back on buying to but I’m a sucker for a completely different version from what I already have in my collection which makes it a little easier for me to decide lol!
Take care my friend and go for it! ~ Jeff 😊
Hi Jeff….I’m one of the sad sacks that bought both the Japanese 40th and the picture disc version. Mainly because it wasn’t outrageously priced and they were still available on the website when I looked. Mine has shipped, but seeing as I’m in Sydney, I’ll probably get it for Easter 😂 Hope we get something similar for Animalize next year too!
Moving forward, what do you want to see being released in the next year or two? Personally if the big box sets and the Off The Soundboard series starts up again, I’ll be happy.
Merry Christmas from Down Under!
Hey Garry I also thought about picking up the picture disc , as you mentioned not really a bad price! The two additional vinyl copies and the cd I have kinda made up my mind for me lol!
Since I’m starting winter and you’re starting the warmer months I will send you my copy next day air if you trade me for your nice weather!😊
To be honest I’m really looking forward for the Soundboard albums again as well (hopefully) and I would really like to see a few official albums that just have demos and or unreleased material by themselves instead of always throwing a few on with the anniversary releases. I love the big boxsets too but not the big prices that come along with them lol!
Thanks so much for your awesome comment and watching, hopefully you get everything long before Easter and in excellent condition!
Take care my friend! ~ Jeff
Cool!
Very! A terrific reissue!
Take care! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock You too, Merry Christmas!
I may be repeating as I cannot see my comments from earlier Jeff. Great album you have there and such sn awesome album too. My fave along with revenge.
The original has Polystar instead of Mercury and the Poster was not included in the album, but available at the Point of Sale Counter.
The Scalpers already have it on eBay.
Looking on Google at the label images. There is also a Casablanca label that is just white instead of the regular label. It may be a promo.
Hey Bobby,
No you’re not repeating anything as I don’t see another comment from you either. I noticed the light colored center rings on the original Japanese pressings for sale on eBay…almost white like you mentioned.
Very cool that the poster was included with this album as it was originally only a giveaway at the time of purchase.
Great hearing from you and appreciate the info on the album!
Take care and enjoy your Holidays! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock Il try my best and you have a good Christmas too.
Jeff I ordered this as well, however as with previous orders on kiss online, there was damage. The cover wrap had several large creases on it.
Oh wow! That is too bad? Was it damaged from shipping or shipped with the damaged wrap, can you get it replaced?
Take care! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock It wasnt damaged this time from the shipping. It was shipped with the damaged wrap. So yes, since its not sold out a replacement is on the way..Lets hope it arrives ok..lol
The original Japanese didn’t have a gatefold, oh and by the way Animalize is also on Casablanca on the overseas pressings.
Great video buddy
Hey John,
Appreciate the additional info on the album buddy! I was figuring it didn’t have a gatefold on the original album from what the hype sticker says but always good to hear first hand from the experts like yourself as I’ve never seen or owned an original copy.
Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
I got to ask you right away Jeff. What did you mean by Kisstory? So the new issue is basically the identical release of the original Japanese pressing. But only of the artwork and the inserts am I right? It looks too cool to pass up. I will definitely order up a copy. Only 3000 numbered copies of any official Kiss album sounds like a sell out to me. That is if it hasn't sold out already. I must say. They did a fabulous job overall with the new pressing. Very nice. All hardcore Kiss fans should be pleased with this one. Now how does this rate in your overall Kiss releases? Also. Can you give me one track off of LIU that you really dig so I can check it out before I hear the whole album? Thanks for keeping us newer Kiss fans up to date with the new releases Jeff. I always anticipate which album will be getting the next anniversary upgrade~
Rob/Boston
Rob, this is by far the best non make up album. Best song on it is A Million To One. Kisstory is a term made up by Kiss fans for Kiss History
Hello Rob!
I see John was kind enough to explain a few things to you mentioned in your comment and you couldn’t ask for better advice than John!
Apparently from the information that I have been receiving from comments including John’s comment, the original didn’t have a gatefold cover and the poster was a giveaway at the time of the purchase which was included with this album. I’m still not sure about the sticker sheet or desk pad but either way cool little extras that are included. I’m pleased with the entire package of this reissue and the sound quality is great! A couple of my favorite songs from this album are Not For The Innocent, And On The 8th Day also A Million
To One as John mentions is an absolute fantastic piece!
Hopefully you can get the album before it sells out if you are truly interested in it.
Thanks so much , I appreciate the awesome comment as always!
Take care buddy, a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year to you and your family! ~ Jeff
@@johnnyhawk1753 Thank you for the info Johnny. Kisstory has the perfect rhyme to it. It would be the same if Zeppelin did it. Zeppelinstory. It does not click at all. Thanks also for the song info. Jeff agreed with you. The both of you are consummate Kiss fans. No bull at all. Just a true down to earth appreciation for their music.
Did I ever thank you for opening up my ears to this band? You are never too old to appreciate Kiss. Have a super Christmas and an even better New Years Johnny. Be safe~
Rob
Hey Jeff how are you buddy I remember I got that album when it first came out I'm still listening to this very day where did come across that and why did you open it LOL
I’m doing well my friend, how are you doing? I got it from KISSONLINE and it was begging me to open it…lol! I used to leave records sealed and then I realized all the great music I was missing out on since I can’t take them with me!
Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!
Take care! ~ Jeff
Hey Jeff,
Good seeing you and possibly the last video of the year from you! Love the Japan Version reissue! Love the music of course but boy that poster looks cool! They have superhero (comic book) arts on them! ;) Just incase, I don't talk to you before the holidays are over, Merry Christmas and Happy New year for you and your loved ones and I couldn't forget the cat. Forgot, what was his/her name??? Take care and talk to you soon!
~NammaN~
Hey NammaN,
Great hearing from you too bud! A great album indeed, honestly I didn’t know what to expect when I first bought the album since nobody was warring the iconic makeup! I was expecting not to like the album but I was quickly proven wrong and was soon enjoying it as much or more than their earlier albums…crazy huh?
Thanks once again Nam for your loyal friendship and support for yet another year!
A very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your entire family as well!!! Her name is “Lil Girl”, I know it’s a silly name but it is what I called her for several years while she lived outside after her owner passed and before I brought her into the house so that’s what I continued calling her.
Take care and talk soon! ~ Jeff
Buyer beware. I preordered two copies of this ‘Limited Edition’ Japanese. BOTH copies they shipped me are ‘numbered’ XXXX.
I’m guessing that they must have pressed more copies after the original 3,000 sold out and failed to mention it??? Very Strange! But I was surprised that they were still available all this time, maybe your copies will be worth more! Thanks for sharing this information with everyone!
Take care! ~ Jeff
MIne is numbered 822.
@@williamnorthrup2335
Great number!
3:50 unwrapping begins
My apologies sometimes I get a little long winded when it comes to talking about KISS! ~ Jeff
Man it would’ve been cool if the poster had Marvel Comics styled cartoons of the Fox and Wiz along side the original Marvel Comics Starchild and Demon art!
🦊 ⚔️ 🦇 ⭐️
An interesting concept there!
Take care and thanks for watching! ~ Jeff
Great video, however the vinyls are made at the same time, so the numbers mean nothing. My copy has x’s for numbers from kissonline.
I realize that they are all pressed to satisfy the 3,000 released, I got my copy from KISSONLINE and it was numbered so the xxxx must mean something else….very interesting nonetheless! Thank you! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnock I’m thinking there are more than 3000 made???? 😋
Curious if you could do an update on your giant sequoia experiment. Thank you
well I will have to see about doing that update if possible.
I had given it to a friend at work since it was doing so well and getting larger, he wants to plant it on his lot next to his home. I got some photos in the larger pot that he transferred it to about a year ago and is still doing well.
Thanks for showing such an interest in the experiment and it’s food for thought, sounds like a plan!
Take care and thanks for watching and commenting! ~ Jeff
@@JefferyRusnockthank you
@@A31415
You are very welcome!
Vinny Vincent should be receiving Mechanical Royalties.
Absolutely!
Thanks for sharing what this looks like. I like the gatefold photo inside but I don't think the poster is that great. Not sure why they used art from their KISS Comic book on a non makeup album poster. If they wanted to include makeup photo it should have been one from that line up.
I believe that the poster was a handout when this album was purchased at the store when it was released. Not really sure why they used makeup photos on the outside jacket wrap either?
Thanks for watching and commenting!
~ Jeff