KISS-THE ORIGINALS 1974-1979-JAPANESE BOX SET

$

199

MERCURY PHJR-20002/12 This is the super rare Box Set that was only issued in Japan in 1998, and limited to 2500 sets. It contains 9 releases. 'KISS', 'HOTTER THAN HELL', 'DRESSED TO KILL', 'ALIVE', 'DESTROYER', ROCK AND ROLL OVER', LOVE GUN', 'ALIVE II', and 'DYNASTY'. The records are different coulours. Cut and paste this address to get a look at some pictures that are of better quality than mine: http://kissonline.com/faq/discography/kiss_part5.htm I apologise for the quality of the pictures that are with the listing. The lighting and camera did not do justice to the items. I have some other pics. If you'd like to see them, email me. First of all, the box itself. It has some damage. The spine edge has a split, about 4cm along one crease, and another split on the inside.One of the corners has also had a fairly solid bump. There are quite a few light scuffs/impressions on the surfaces/edges I'll call it G-VG. Still very sound. On the inside are the complete, unused,sticker sheet. They seem to be stickers of the single inserts from the 7" releases here in Japan. Very nice. A couple of very light creases on a couple of corners.Minor. EX++. A reproduction sheet of cards that have band member info on the back of them. MINT-. 36 page booklet has Japanese/English lyrics and some pics. It has a little rub scuffing along the spine edge. See pic.EX-EX+. The covers of the records are at least MINT-. 'Dressed To Kill', and 'Hotter Than Hell' have a little very light rub wear. Minor. The records are MINT. There are no spindle marks on any of them and they almost all have small 'shavings' of vinyl around the centre holes. Seems to me they've never been on a turntable. These sets are extremely rare, even in Japan. I will only ship EMS or Air Mail for this item. I strongly recommend EMS. Less than a week to deliver (usually). Postage costs will be confirmed after the auctions end. Here are some approximate prices. To the USA: EMS is cheaper and faster than Air Mail. $80. To Europe: $90. If you have any questions at all please email me.