KISS KISS White Label Promo LP NB9001 1D/1C Joe Bell NM/EX 1974 WLP

$

3,000

🏛️ WELCOME TO THE HAIL THE GRAIL RECORDS COLLECTION

Welcome, and thank you for visiting the Hail the Grail Records Collection.

We invite you to take a moment to look around. What you’ll find here is a carefully assembled selection of high-end, highly desirable records, curated for collectors who value quality, originality, and documentation. Whether you’re here to browse, study, or purchase, you’re welcome to explore.

Many of the titles offered here are extremely limited, and several are records that even seasoned collectors do not own. Seeing this level of material assembled in one place is uncommon. You may encounter some of these titles elsewhere at lower prices, but rarely in the condition, correctness, and overall quality presented here. These are not bargain copies — this collection includes four-figure, five-figure, and true grail-level records, selected and graded with care.

If you have any questions about any item, please feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to discuss pressings, condition, or details with serious collectors.

All reasonable and realistic offers are welcome and will be thoughtfully considered.

Unrealistic or low offers will be respectfully ignored. To keep things efficient for everyone, inquiries should reflect genuine interest; messages focused on obvious wear already shown in photos or general pricing commentary may not receive a response.

Most of all, please enjoy your time here. Take a look around and explore the collection — many collectors are surprised by what they find, and that sense of discovery is exactly what the Hail the Grail Records Collection is about. We’re excited to have you here, and we look forward to seeing what catches your eye.

🏛️ STORE HIGHLIGHTS & FEATURED PIECES

As you explore the store, you’ll find examples of records that are rarely seen offered publicly, including promotional issues and international pressings that many collectors are still searching for.

Featured items and past offerings include:

   •   Hotter Than Hell – El Salvador promotional pressing

Exceptionally scarce regional promo, seldom encountered in any condition.

   •   KISS – U.S. White Label Promotional copy

Early Bell Sound mastering with documented matrices — a true cornerstone piece.

   •   Destroyer – Original promotional pressing

Authentic promo issue from the album’s original release period.

   •   Killers – Mexico promotional pressing

An extremely difficult title to locate, particularly in high-grade, original condition.

Many of these records are pieces even advanced collectors do not own, and seeing them assembled together in one place is uncommon.

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Offered here is an original 1974 Casablanca White Label Promotional copy of KISS, catalog NB 9001, featuring early Bell Sound mastering with “Joe” etched deadwax, correct 9-track configuration, and NO “Kissin’ Time” — exactly as it should be.

This is not a later promo, not a hybrid, and not a mis-matched copy.

Every detail has been verified and fully documented in the photos provided.

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📀 RECORD DETAILS (FACTUAL — NO FLUFF)

   •   Artist: KISS

   •   Title: KISS

   •   Label: Casablanca Records

   •   Catalog #: NB 9001

   •   Year: 1974

   •   Country: U.S.

   •   Format: LP, White Label Promotional Copy

   •   Tracks: 9 (original configuration — no “Kissin’ Time”)

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🧬 PRESSING / MATRIX INFORMATION (IMPORTANT)

   •   Side A: NB 9001 (60,001) — 1D

   •   Side B: NB 9001 (60,002) — 1C

   •   Mastering: Bell Sound

   •   Deadwax: “Joe” etched

   •   Labels: Casablanca White Label Promo — “Not For Sale”

. Including the rare 90001 cross out of extra 0 on both sides

Early New York promo configuration. Correct, clean, and original.

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📊 GRADING (CONSERVATIVE & HONEST)

Vinyl: NM

• Deep original gloss

• No feelable marks

• No groove wear or burn

• Light sleeve scuffs only under strong light

• Clean labels, minimal spindle wear

• Plays beautifully

Cover: EX

• Excellent eye appeal front and back

• No writing, no staining

• No seam splits

• Clean spine with light edge wear only

• Minor paper loss at edges (clearly shown in photos)

Inner Sleeve: Original Casablanca inner (shown)

Grading follows Goldmine standards and is intentionally conservative.

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📸 PHOTOS & TRANSPARENCY

All photos shown are of the exact item you will receive, including:

   •   Front & back cover

   •   Edge and spine close-ups

   •   Both labels

   •   Multiple vinyl angles under strong light

   •   Deadwax details

Nothing is hidden.

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🚫 PLEASE NOTE

   •   This is an original promotional pressing — not sealed

   •   Record ships outside the jacket, fully protected

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📦 SHIPPING

Professional packing:

   •   Record removed from sleeve

   •   Poly + cardboard protection

   •   Boxed securely

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FINAL WORD

This listing is intended for serious collectors seeking a correct, early U.S. White Label Promo of the KISS debut — fully verified and accurately graded.

Fair offers are welcome.

Low offers will be respectfully declined.