KISS

~ Release by KISS (see all versions of this release, 36 available)

Annotation

This is the original Casablanca release from February 1974. It differs from the more well-known one in that it doesn't contain the track "Kissin' Time". That was added to later pressings of Kiss starting in July 1974.

Annotation last modified on 2009-05-02 18:19 UTC.

Tracklist

1▼12" Vinyl
#TitleRatingLength
A1Strutter
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Peter Criss and Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Strutter
writer:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Gladwyne Music, Hori Productions America Inc., Intersong U.S.A. (publisher), J.W. Pepper and Son Inc., PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (renamed Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. circa 1998), Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
revision of:
Stanley the Parrot
4.23:09
A2Nothin’ to Lose
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set), percussion and additional lead vocals:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar [lead guitar]:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and background vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
guest piano:
Bruce Foster
handclaps:
Bobby Vinton
lead vocals:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Nothin’ to Lose
lyricist and composer:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
43:23
A3Firehouse
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Peter Criss and Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Firehouse
lyricist and composer:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
is based on:
Fire Brigade
4.653:14
A4Cold Gin
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Peter Criss and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
compilation of:
Cold Gin (beg) by KISS (US rock band) and Cold Gin (concl) by KISS (US rock band)
recording of:
Cold Gin
lyricist and composer:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Gladwyne Music Publishing Corp., Hori Productions America Inc., J.W. Pepper and Son Inc., Smokin’ Guitar Music, Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント A事業部 (Shinko Music Entertainment, A Division) and 大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
is based on:
Fire and Water
4.254:19
A5Let Me Know
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set), percussion and background vocals:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
lead vocals:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Let Me Know
lyricist and composer:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Hori Productions America Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
revision of:
Sunday Driver
3.52:57
B1Deuce
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar and lead vocals:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Peter Criss and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
compilation of:
Deuce (beg) by KISS (US rock band) and Deuce (concl) by KISS (US rock band)
recording of:
Deuce
lyricist and composer:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
publisher:
Gladwyne Music Publishing Corp. (ended), KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., J.W. Pepper and Son Inc., Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998), Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
is based on:
Bitch
4.23:01
B2Love Theme From KISS
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar]:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Love Theme From KISS
composer:
Peter Criss, Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist), Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
3.652:19
B3100,000 Years
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set) and percussion:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Peter Criss and Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
100,000 Years
writer:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
43:21
B4Black Diamond
engineer and mixer:
Warren Dewey
producer:
Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise
drums (drum set), percussion and lead vocals:
Peter Criss
electric bass guitar:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist)
electric guitar:
Ace Frehley (American rock guitarist)
electric guitar [rhythm guitar] and additional lead vocals:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
background vocals:
Gene Simmons (KISS bassist and vocalist) and Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Casablanca Records, Inc. (holder of the original Casablanca imprint, 1973–1977) (in 1974)
recorded at:
Bell Sound Studios in New York, New York, United States (in 1973-09)
recording of:
Black Diamond
lyricist and composer:
Paul Stanley (KISS frontman)
publisher:
KISS Songs Inc. (ended), Café Americana Inc., Hori Productions America Inc., J.W. Pepper and Son Inc., Casablanca Music, Inc. (from 1973 to ????) and Rock Steady Music (from 1973 to ????)
sub-publisher:
大洋音楽 (Taiyō Music)
3.85:08