{"product_id":"kiss-love-gun-lp-album-reissue-casablanca-nblp-7057","title":"Kiss – Love Gun | LP, Album, Reissue | Casablanca NBLP 7057","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKiss – \u003cem\u003eLove Gun\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, Album, Reissue  |  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casablanca Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCat #:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBLP 7057  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBLP-7057A X TLC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKISS needs little introduction. Formed in New York City in 1973, the band — Paul Stanley (The Starchild), Gene Simmons (The Demon), Ace Frehley (The Spaceman), and Peter Criss (The Catman) — became one of the most iconic and theatrical rock acts in history. Known for their elaborate face paint, pyrotechnic live shows, and anthemic hard rock, KISS built a devoted global fanbase (the KISS Army) through relentless touring and a string of hit albums throughout the 1970s. Their influence on arena rock, glam metal, and hard rock is immeasurable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Gun\u003c\/em\u003e was released in June 1977 and stands as one of KISS's most celebrated studio albums. It arrived at the peak of the band's commercial and creative powers — the same year as their legendary \u003cem\u003eAlive II\u003c\/em\u003e live record — and captures the classic four-piece lineup firing on all cylinders. Produced by Eddie Kramer (known for his work with Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin), the album is a hard rock powerhouse, blending heavy riffs, catchy hooks, and the larger-than-life energy that defined the KISS brand. It reached #4 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable tracks include the title anthem \u003cstrong\u003e\"Love Gun\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the band's most enduring live staples — along with the driving \u003cstrong\u003e\"I Stole Your Love,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e the melodic \u003cstrong\u003e\"Christine Sixteen\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (a Top 25 hit), the hard-charging \u003cstrong\u003e\"Shock Me\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (featuring Ace Frehley's first lead vocal on a studio album), and the fan favourite \u003cstrong\u003e\"Almost Human.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e For the complete and accurate track listing by side, please refer to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.discogs.com\/master\/search?q=NBLP+7057\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDiscogs entry for Cat # NBLP 7057\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The record shows a number of \u003cstrong\u003escuffs and scratches\u003c\/strong\u003e visible under light; however, it \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback — consistent with the visible surface wear. Graded conservatively as \u003cstrong\u003eG (Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket \/ Sleeve Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket is missing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Record only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLabel Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSide 2 label has a previous owner's name blacked out\u003c\/strong\u003e, as shown in the photos. This does not affect playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePressing Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Casablanca Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBLP 7057\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e NBLP-7057A X TLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, Album, Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully before purchasing. All sales final on used vinyl. Questions welcome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47363866788093,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":19.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/PXL-20260409_130319383.jpg?v=1775740168","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/kiss-love-gun-lp-album-reissue-casablanca-nblp-7057","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}