KISS "ALIVE 2" - JAPAN 1977 CASABLANCA VIP-9529-30 CONDITIONS EX This lot includes the original Japanese pressing of *Alive II*, KISS's iconic double live album, released in 1977. Highly sought-after for its superior production standards and distinctive presentation, this edition is a true gem for the most avid collector. The vinyl set is in excellent condition, with a line on disc 1 side B that causes a pop when the needle passes over it for over half of the song "Calling Dr. Love." It has been listened to in its entirety and exhibits no other issues, both cosmetically and in reproduction, making it an exceptional item for KISS fans and lovers of Japanese vinyl pressings. This lot includes the complete packaging: the Obi sleeve, gatefold jacket, original inner sleeve, lyric insert, and the *Evolution of the KISS* photo booklet. This album comes from a larger collection of approximately 80-90 LPs formerly owned by a well-known Japanese radio station. This provenance is particularly noteworthy, as radio station archives often preserve promotional or special editions not available in regular commercial copies. Before being auctioned on Catawiki, both LPs were professionally cleaned using a high-quality ultrasonic record cleaning machine, and both LPs were personally listened to for a true grading. The item has been described honestly and in good faith to provide potential buyers with maximum transparency and allow for an informed assessment.