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Kiss – Alive!
1975 · US · Casablanca · Vinyl LP Album
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 16, 2026
- MMint
- $163.88
- NMNear Mint
- $146.63
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $112.13
- VGVery Good
- $77.63
- G+Good Plus
- $43.13
- GGood
- $25.88
- FFair
- $17.25
- PPoor
- $8.63
53 copies listed on Discogs from $3.78.
These are reference estimates from Discogs sold/asking data for this exact pressing, not offers and not a guaranteed price. Actual value depends on condition, completeness and current demand. Any active seller offers on this page are listed separately above.
Offers · 1
- $60ref VA-AGTAXMedia VG · Very GoodSleeve VG🇺🇸 Ships from United States
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- NBLP-7020-1-1-11NBLP-7020-1-1-11 PRCNBLP-7020-1-2-1-1 RL PRCNBLP-7020-1-1-11 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-1-2-1-11 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-1-1-1-111 STERLING RL PRC
- Runout — side B
- NBLP-7020-2-1-11NBLP-7020-2-1-11 PRCNBLP-7020-2-2-1-1 RL PRCNBLP-7020-2-1-1-11 PRCNBLP-7020-2-2-1-1 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-2-2-1-11 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-2-1-1-1 PRCNBLP-7020-2-1-1-1111 PRC
- Runout — side C
- NBLP-7020-3-1-11NBLP-7020-3-1-11 RL PRCNBLP-7020-3-1-1-11 RL PRCNBLP-7020-3-2-1-1 PRCNBLP-7020-3-1-1-11 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-3-2-1-111 PRCNBLP-7020-3-1-1-1 STERLING RL PRCNBLP-7020-3-1-1-111 STERLING RL PRC
- Runout — side D
- NBLP-7020-4-1-11NBLP-7020-4-2-1-1 PRCNBLP-7020-4-2-1-1 RL PRCNBLP-7020-4-1-1-11 PRCNBLP-7020-4-1 1-111 PRCNBLP-7020-4-1-1-1 PRCNBLP-7020-4-2-1-11 PRC
- Pressing Plant ID
- PRC(runout)
- Pressed By
- PRC Recording Company, Richmond, IN
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Deuce3:32
- A2Strutter3:12
- A3Got To Choose3:35
- A4Hotter Than Hell3:11
- A5Firehouse3:42
- B1Nothin' To Lose3:23
- B2C'mon And Love Me2:52
- B3Parasite3:21
- B4She6:42
- C1Watchin' You3:37
- C2100,000 Years11:52
- C3Black Diamond5:21
- D1Rock Bottom3:08
- D2Cold Gin5:21
- D3Rock And Roll All Nite3:37
- D4Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll5:09
- Producer, Engineer, Mixed By
- Eddie Kramer
- Mastered By
- Bob Ludwig
- Design
- Dennis Woloch
- Photography By
- David Spindel
- Photography By
- Fin Costello
- Photography By
- John Kelly
About this record
The original 1975 PRC pressing of Alive! bears the telltale matrix stamps NBLP-7020-1-1-11 through NBLP-7020-4-1-11, identifying it as a Richmond, Indiana pressing rather than later reissues. Demand outpaces supply: 1115 collectors want this title against 10779 who own one, yet only 53 copies currently list for sale across the market.
The price floor sits at 3.78 USD, but a Mint example commands 163.88 USD—a spread that reflects how condition dominates value on this live album.
What drives its value
Condition is the primary value driver on this original PRC pressing. A Mint copy reaches 163.88 USD, while Near Mint drops to 146.63 USD, VG+ to 112.13 USD, and VG to 77.63 USD.
The want-to-have ratio of 1115 to 10779 signals steady collector interest without scarcity panic. With 53 copies currently for sale and a lowest listing of 3.78 USD (likely heavily played or damaged stock), the market shows typical early-1970s rock live-album behavior: original pressings hold value when clean, but worn copies trade at basement rates.
The 1977 Italian Casablanca reissue exists as an alternative, but this US original's PRC plant identification and blue Bogart label with silver text remain the collector standard.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm the original US pressing by the catalogue number NBLP 7020-798 on the spine and the blue Bogart label with silver text and "Manufactured and distributed by Casablanca Records, Inc. / Made in U.S.A." printed on the label perimeter. Examine the runout etchings on both sides: genuine first PRC pressings show NBLP-7020-1-1-11 on side one and NBLP-7020-2-1-11 on side two (sides three and four follow the same pattern).
The absence of a barcode and the lack of "2 Record Set" text under the front-cover title distinguish this from later variants. The 8-page booklet insert with color band photos and Casablanca inner sleeves should accompany the records.
Grade by surface condition: listen for surface noise in quiet passages and inspect the vinyl under light for hairline scratches and scuffs that lower a VG+ copy into VG range.
Further reading: grading a record, how to sell vinyl.
Listen
Hear the album before you buy.
Official videos via YouTube.
Release notes
First PRC pressing (identified by 'PRC' in runouts) denotes PRC Recording Co., Richmond, IN pressing Blue "Bogart" label with silver text. "Manufactured and distributed by Casablanca Records, Inc. / Made in U.S.A." along label perimeters.
Recorded live during the Dressed To Kill tour. Overdubbed and mixed at Electric Lady Studios, NYC, NY, August 1975.
Comes with an 8-page booklet insert featuring color photos of the band.
Casablanca "The Image Is Getting Clearer" inner sleeves.
No barcode.
Spine reads "NBLP 7020-798".
Front cover title "Alive!" does not have "2 Record Set" printed underneath like other versions.
The band's previous albums with their catalog numbers are pictured on the right inner gatefold panel.
Runout notes: - Runouts are etched, except the STERLING stamp.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Other pressings of this release
Different editions of the same album — pressing decides value.
Frequently asked
How do I tell the original 1975 PRC pressing from later Casablanca reissues?
Check the runout etchings in the dead wax on both sides of the vinyl. Original PRC pressings from Richmond, Indiana show NBLP-7020-1-1-11 on side one and NBLP-7020-2-1-11 on side two. The blue Bogart label with silver text and the absence of a barcode also confirm the 1975 original. The front cover should not print "2 Record Set" underneath the title.
What is a VG+ copy worth?
According to the price guide, a VG+ example is valued at 112.13 USD. This represents a record with light surface noise, minimal visible wear, and no audible skips or pops—the sweet spot for collectors seeking a playable original without paying Mint prices.
Why does the price spread from Mint to VG vary so much?
A Mint copy reaches 163.88 USD while a VG example is worth 77.63 USD. This wide gap reflects the album's age and the fact that original 1975 pressings were played heavily by fans; truly unplayed copies are rare. Even light play and storage wear drop value substantially on live albums, where surface noise becomes audible during quiet moments between songs.
Is this a two-record set?
No. The front cover title reads "Alive!" without "2 Record Set" printed underneath, which distinguishes this pressing from other variants. The 16-track album is pressed on two sides of a single LP.
What does the 8-page booklet insert contain?
The insert features color photographs of Kiss from the Dressed To Kill tour era, when this live recording was made. The booklet is original to the 1975 pressing and should accompany the records; its absence or damage will reduce the overall value of the package.