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Description

Kiss – Dressed To Kill w/Yellow OBI
Jacket/EX Vinyl/EX w/Insert

Label:  Casablanca – 22S-3
Format:  Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: Japan
Released: 1980
Genre:  Rock
Style:  Hard Rock, Glam

A miracle LP acquired from a true KISS collector!!
First of all, the jacket is so beautiful that I would almost grade it as NM.
All inserts and accessories are fully included, and above all, the vinyl itself is unbelievably beautiful — truly like a miracle.

One of the main reasons is that the previous owner preserved it with extreme care. In addition, this record has been treated with “SOUND GUARD,” a legendary vinyl preservative formerly sold by Audio-Technica. Thanks to this treatment, it remains in remarkably beautiful condition — almost impossible to believe it is over 40 years old.

SOUND GUARD was developed as a record preservation system designed to protect vinyl surfaces while helping maintain clear sound quality. Although it is no longer available today, it was highly regarded among audiophiles and serious collectors.

Its special protective formula creates an even coating across the record surface, helping to reduce wear on both the stylus and the vinyl itself while ensuring stable tracking and high-quality playback.

Features:
• Reduces static electricity on vinyl records
• Minimizes dust and dirt adhesion
• Helps reduce wear on both stylus and record surface
• Suppresses crackling and popping noise
• Protects grooves and maintains clear playback quality over long periods of time

This is truly a one-of-a-kind collector’s copy.

KISS – Dressed To Kill (1975) is the band’s third studio album and a key release that helped establish their identity just before their breakthrough with Alive!.

Musically, this album is more concise and straightforward compared to their earlier works, focusing on tight songwriting and strong hooks. While still retaining their raw rock ’n’ roll edge, it leans slightly more toward a catchy and accessible sound.

The most notable track is:

• “Rock And Roll All Nite” – KISS’s signature anthem, which later became a massive hit through the live version on Alive!

Other highlights include:

• “C’mon and Love Me” – a fast, energetic opener with a memorable riff

• “She” – a heavier track that became a live staple

• “Love Her All I Can” – showcasing Paul Stanley’s melodic songwriting style

Although the album itself was not a major commercial success upon release, it played a crucial role in building momentum for the band’s rise. Its simple, no-frills production gives it a raw and immediate feel that many fans appreciate.

Regarding the Japanese pressing (Casablanca – SWX-6188):

• Early Japanese release from the mid-1970s

• Often includes an obi strip and Japanese lyric insert

• Known for high-quality pressing and clean sound

Copies in complete condition, especially with obi, are highly collectible and sought after by fans worldwide.

Overall, Dressed To Kill captures KISS in a transitional phase—refining their sound and songwriting while still maintaining their raw energy—making it an essential album that bridges their early work and their explosive breakthrough.

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