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Kiss – Destroyer
1976 · US · Casablanca · Vinyl LP Album Stereo
Price guide
Estimated market value via Discogs · as of Sep 20, 2026
- MMint
- $682.81
- NMNear Mint
- $610.94
- VG+Very Good Plus
- $467.19
- VGVery Good
- $323.44
- G+Good Plus
- $179.69
- GGood
- $107.81
- FFair
- $71.88
- PPoor
- $35.94
38 copies listed on Discogs from $5.59.
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
- $460ref VA-7MW6DMedia VG+ · Very Good PlusSleeve VG+🇺🇸 Ships from United States — it is in good condition. I sent photos
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Pressing identification
Match these against your copy to confirm the exact pressing.
- Runout — side A
- 7025-1NBLP-7025 7025-2A CSM STERLING B 8 s 2NBLP - 7025 7025 - 1 - A CSM STERLING D2 S2NBLP-7025 7025-1-ACP A STERLING 5 ˢ P ˢNBLP-7025 7025-2-A B̷A̷ CSM STERLING D18 s25
- Runout — side B
- 7025-2NBLP-7025 7025 2B STERLING A 9 sNBLP - 7025 7025 - 2 - B CSM STERLING A1 S1NBLP-7025-B-3 CSM AL A2NBLP - 7025 7025-2-B CSM STERLING B9 S1
- Rights society
- ASCAP / BMI
- Pressed By
- Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
- Recorded At
- Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Mixed At
- Record Plant, N.Y.C.
- Lacquer Cut At
- Sterling Sound
- Manufactured By
- Casablanca Records, Inc.
Specifications
Tracklist
- A1Detroit Rock City5:20
- A2King Of The Night Time World3:13
- A3God Of Thunder4:13
- A4Great Expectations4:21
- B1Flaming Youth2:55
- B2Sweet Pain3:20
- B3Shout It Out Loud2:50
- B4Beth2:45
- B5Do You Love Me3:33
- Producer
- Bob Ezrin
- Engineer
- Corky Stasiak
- Engineer
- Jay Messina
- Design
- Dennis Woloch
- Painting [Cover Painting]
- Ken Kelly
About this record
The Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Santa Maria left its mark in the runout groove—"CSM STERLING" denotes this original 1976 US pressing, manufactured and distributed by Casablanca Records. First pressings carry the Bogart label without the 'filmworks' statement, paired with a heavy cardboard inner sleeve that prints Kiss Army membership details and the lyrics to 'Detroit Rock City' on its reverse.
The 6th track appears on side 2, a detail absent from later reissues.
What drives its value
Destroyer's price curve is steep: a Mint copy commands 682.81 USD, while a VG+ drops to 467.19 USD—condition dominates the market here. The lowest asking price sits at 5.59 USD across 38 active listings, but that floor reflects heavily played copies; the median collector owns a VG or better.
Community demand is robust: 2018 collectors want it against 12880 who have it, a ratio that sustains secondary-market prices. The original US pressing on Casablanca NBLP 7025 holds value because later reissues and international variants circulate widely; the Santa Maria plant mark and the Bogart label variant are the authentication points that separate this from cheaper pressings.
How to appraise this pressing
Confirm this pressing by the catalogue number NBLP 7025 on the front cover and label. Examine the runout groove on side 2: look for "CSM STERLING" followed by a letter (A or B) and a single digit—this denotes the Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria.
The label should read Bogart Records with the Casablanca logo above it; absence of a 'filmworks' statement confirms a first pressing. The inner sleeve is printed cardboard stock, not paper.
Grade by surface noise under magnification: Mint (682.81 USD) shows no audible wear; NM (610.94 USD) is near-silent; VG+ (467.19 USD) has light surface noise in quiet passages; VG (323.44 USD) shows moderate noise but does not affect musicality. Check for warping and spindle wear on the label rim.
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Release notes
Original 1st pressings of this album feature the Bogart labels with no 'filmworks' statement under the Casablanca logo. Issued with heavy cardboard printed inner sleeve. This version has the additional 6th band on side 2.
"CSM" in runouts denotes a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing.
Manufactured and distributed by Casablanca Records, Inc. Recorded and mixed at Record Plant Recording Studios, N.Y.C.
The inner record sleeve features the lyrics to 'Detroit Rock City' on one side and the Kiss Army logo and membership information on the other side.
Notes sourced from the Discogs database.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between a Mint and VG+ copy in price?
A Mint pressing is valued at 682.81 USD according to the price guide, while a VG+ is 467.19 USD. The gap reflects the rarity of unplayed originals; most 1976 copies show some surface wear after decades of storage and play.
How do I know if I have the original Santa Maria pressing?
Check the runout groove on side 2 for "CSM STERLING"—CSM stands for Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria. The matrix will also show NBLP-7025 followed by the side number (2), the plant code, and a letter (A or B). This marking is absent on later reissues and Casablanca in-house pressings.
What makes the Bogart label version more valuable than later pressings?
First pressings carry the Bogart Records label without a 'filmworks' statement below the Casablanca logo. Later reissues added this text and used different label designs. Collectors prioritize the original Bogart variant because it represents the first commercial release and is harder to find in high grade.
Is there a 6th track on this pressing that later versions lack?
Yes. This version includes the 6th band on side 2, a detail noted in the original release documentation. Verify track count against your copy; some reissues and bootlegs omit or rearrange tracks, making this a quick authentication check.
What is a realistic price for a VG copy right now?
The price guide lists VG at 323.44 USD. However, 38 copies are currently for sale, with the lowest asking price at 5.59 USD—that extreme low reflects a heavily damaged or incomplete copy. Most active listings for playable VG originals fall well above the floor, so expect to negotiate in the mid-range if you find one in honest condition.