Rock and Roll Party in Tokyo 2020

December 18th, 2020
KISS portable record player sold online

December 9th, 2020
"OUT OF CONTROL" & "LET ME ROCK YOU" re-released in Japan

    PETER CRISS / "OUT OF CONTROL"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-79415
    Price1,100 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateDecember 9th, 2020
    Track listing 1. By Myself
    2. In Trouble Again
    3. Where Will They Run
    4. I Found Love
    5. There's Nothing Better
    6. Out Of Control
    7. Words
    8. You Better Run
    9. My Life
    10. Feel Like Lettting Go
    Notes
    • includes
      • obi strip
      • liner notes & lyrics sheet in black and white

    PETER CRISS / "LET ME ROCK YOU"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-79416
    Price1,100 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateDecember 9th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Let It Go
    2. Tears
    3. Move On Over
    4. Jealous Guy
    5. Destiny
    6. Some Kinda Hurricane
    7. Let Me Rock You
    8. First Day In The Rain
    9. Feel Like Heaven
    10. Bad Boys
    Notes
    • includes
      • obi strip
      • liner notes & lyrics sheet in black and white

November 11th, 2020
"SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS" re-released in Japan

    The Japanese record company, Universal Music re-releases "SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS" in Japan on November 11th, 2020.

    Universal Music have annouced the same track listing as the Europe version on their web site (already fixed) in June. But in reality, it is the same as previous Japanese pressings.

    "SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40318
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateNovember 11th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Let's Put The X In Sex
    2. (You Make Me) Rock Hard
    3. Love Gun
    4. Detroit Rock City
    5. I Love It Loud
    6. Deuce
    7. Lick It Up
    8. Heaven's On Fire
    9. Calling Dr. Love
    10. Strutter
    11. Beth [featuring Eric Carr]
    12. Tears Are Falling
    13. I Was Made For Lovin' You
    14. Rock And Roll All Night
    15. Shout It Out Loud
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket
    • includes
      • obi strip
      • 28 page booklet in black and white
        ( liner notes, lyrics & Japanese translation of lyrics )
      • paper inner sleeve with lyrics

October 23rd, 2020
"OUT OF CONTROL" & "LET ME ROCK YOU" to be released

    PETER CRISS / "OUT OF CONTROL"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-79415
    Price1,100 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateDecember 9th, 2020
    Track listing 1. By Myself
    2. In Trouble Again
    3. Where Will They Run
    4. I Found Love
    5. There's Nothing Better
    6. Out Of Control
    7. Words
    8. You Better Run
    9. My Life
    10. Feel Like Lettting Go

    PETER CRISS / "LET ME ROCK YOU"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-79416
    Price1,100 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateDecember 9th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Let It Go
    2. Tears
    3. Move On Over
    4. Jealous Guy
    5. Destiny
    6. Some Kinda Hurricane
    7. Let Me Rock You
    8. First Day In The Rain
    9. Feel Like Heaven
    10. Bad Boys

October 5th, 2020
Burrn! magazine features Ace Frehley

    Burrn! magazine November 2020 issue that features Ace Frehley interview goes on sale October 5th, 2020.

    Burrn! / November 2020 issue
    FormatMagazine
    Publisher Shinko Music
    Price820 yen (tax incl.)
    Magazine Code (JAN)4910175011106 00745
    Contents
    Cover : Jon Bon Jovi in color
    Page 20~27 : Ace Frehley interview in color

September 30th, 2020
"BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" released in Japan

    The Japanese record company, Universal Music releases "DOUBLE PLATINUM" and "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" in Japan on September 30th, 2020.

    "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" includes 2 kind of cardboard sleeve (German & French version) though it is a single disc.

    * DOUBLE PLATINUM

      * Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve & Obi Strip

        Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve (outside) & Obi Strip

        Gatefold Cardboard Sleeve (inside) & Obi Strip

      * Platinum Award, Songlisting Sticker & Kiss Army Order Form

        Platinum Award, Songlisting Sticker & Kiss Army Order Form (front)

        Platinum Award, Songlisting Sticker & Kiss Army Order Form (back)

      * Poster (Budokan show in 1978)

        Poster (Budokan show in 1978)

      * 32 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD)

        32 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD)

      * Disc

        Disc

      "DOUBLE PLATINUM"
      FormatCD
      Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40315
      Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
      Release dateSeptember 30th, 2020
      Track listing 1. Strutter '78
      2. Do You Love Me
      3. Hard Luck Woman [1978 remix]
      4. Calling Dr. Love [1978 remix]
      5. Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll
      6. Love Gun
      7. God Of Thunder
      8. Firehouse [1978 remix]
      9. Hotter Than Hell
      10. I Want You
      11. Rock Bottom [intro]
      12. Deuce [1978 remix]
      13. 100,000 Years [1978 remix]
      14. Detroit Rock City [1978 remix]
      15. She [1978 remix]
      16. Rock And Roll All Nite
      17. Beth
      18. Makin' Love
      19. C'Mon And Love Me [1978 remix]
      20. Cold Gin
      21. Black Diamond [1978 remix]
      Notes
      • miniature LP-jacket
      • includes
        • obi strip
        • 32 page booklet in black and white
          ( liner notes, lyrics & Japanese translation of lyrics )
        • Platinum Award
        • Songlisting sticker
        • Kiss Army order form

    * BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS

      * Cardboard Sleeves & Obi Strip

        Cardboard Sleeves (front) & Obi Strip

        Cardboard Sleeves (back) & Obi Strip

      * 24 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD)

        24 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD)

      * Disc

        Disc

      "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS"
      FormatCD
      Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40316
      Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
      Release dateSeptember 30th, 2020
      Track listing 1. New York Groove
      2. Living In Sin
      3. See You Tonite
      4. Rip It Out
      5. Fractured Mirror
      6. Don't You Let Me Down
      7. Radioactive
      8. Tonight You Belong To Me
      9. Take Me Away (Together As One)
      10. Rock Me, Baby
      11. I Can't Stop The Rain
      12. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart)
      Notes
      • miniature LP-jacket
      • includes
        • obi strip
        • French version cardboard sleeve
        • 24 page booklet in black and white
          ( liner notes, lyrics & Japanese translation of lyrics )

September 18th, 2020
Ace Frehley "ORIGINS VOL.2" released in Japan

    ACE FREHLEY / "ORIGINS VOL.2"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Victor Entertainment VICP-65561
    Price2,860 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateSeptember 18th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Good Times, Bad Times [Led Zeppelin]
    2. Never In My Life [Mountain]
    3. Space Truckin' [Deep Purple]
    4. I'm Down [The Beatles]
    5. Jumpin' Jack Flash [The Rolling Stones]
    6. Politician [Cream]
    7. Lola [The Kinks]
    8. 30 Days In The Hole [Humble Pie]
    9. Manic Depression [The Jimi Hendrix Experience]
    10. Kicks [Paul Revere & the Raiders]
    11. We Gotta Get Out Of This Place [The Animals]
    12. She [KISS]
    Notes
    • includes
      • obi strip
      • 8 page liner notes in navy and white

September 4th, 2020
Release date of "Smashes, Thrashes & Hits" postponed

August 26th, 2020
"KILLERS" re-released in Japan

    The Japanese record company, Universal Music releases "KILLERS" in Japan on August 26th, 2020.

    * Cardboard Sleeve & Obi Strip

      Cardboard Sleeve & Obi Strip

    * 20 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD (Ultimate HiQuality CD)

      20 page booklet & Explanation of MQA-CD / UHQCD

    * Disc & Sticker

      Disc & Sticker

    * 6 page photo booklet

      6 page photo booklet

      6 page photo booklet

    "KILLERS"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40317
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateAugust 26th, 2020
    Track listing 1. I'm A Legend Tonight
    2. Down On Your Knees
    3. Cold Gin
    4. Love Gun
    5. Shout It Out Loud [7 inch mix]
    6. Escape From The Island
    7. Sure Know Something
    8. Nowhere To Run
    9. Partners In Crime
    10. Detroit Rock City [edit version]
    11. God Of Thunder [1982 remix]
    12. I Was Made For Loving You [edit version]
    13. Shandi
    14. Rock And Roll All Nite [live version]
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket
    • includes
      • obi strip
      • 20 page booklet in black and white
        ( liner notes, lyrics & Japanese translation of lyrics )
      • 6 page photo bookle
      • Logo sticker

July 31st, 2020
Release date of best albums postponed

July 29th, 2020
"ORIGINS VOL.2" to be released on September 18th

    The Japanese record company, Victor Entertainment will release Ace Frehley's "ORIGINS VOL.2" on September 18th, 2020 in Japan.

    They announces this news on their web site .

    The Japanese version includes "She" as a bonus track.

    ACE FREHLEY / "ORIGINS VOL.2"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Victor Entertainment VICP-65561
    Price2,860 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateSeptember 18th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Good Times, Bad Times [Led Zeppelin]
    2. Never In My Life [Mountain]
    3. Space Truckin' [Deep Purple]
    4. I'm Down [The Beatles]
    5. Jumpin' Jack Flash [The Rolling Stones]
    6. Politician [Cream]
    7. Lola [The Kinks]
    8. 30 Days In The Hole [Humble Pie]
    9. Manic Depression [The Jimi Hendrix Experience]
    10. Kicks [Paul Revere & the Raiders]
    11. We Gotta Get Out Of This Place [The Animals]
    12. She [KISS]

June 10th, 2020
"BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" to be released in August

    The Japanese record company, Universal Music will release "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" on August 26th, 2020 in Japan. This is the first time that "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS" is released in Japan.

    They will also release "DOUBLE PLATINUM", "KILLERS" and "SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS" on the same day. All albums will be released with miniature LP-jacket.

    All albums will be released in MQA/UHQ-CD format (combines MQA technology and UHQ-CD format). A common cd player can play them.

    "SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS" seems to include "Crazy Crazy Nights" according to their web site. It includes 16 songs this time but the original Japanese edition includes 15 song except "Crazy Crazy Nights".

    "DOUBLE PLATINUM"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40315
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateAugust 26th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Strutter '78
    2. Do You Love Me
    3. Hard Luck Woman [1978 remix]
    4. Calling Dr. Love [1978 remix]
    5. Let Me Go, Rock 'N Roll
    6. Love Gun
    7. God Of Thunder
    8. Firehouse [1978 remix]
    9. Hotter Than Hell
    10. I Want You
    11. Rock Bottom [intro]
    12. Deuce [1978 remix]
    13. 100,000 Years [1978 remix]
    14. Detroit Rock City [1978 remix]
    15. She [1978 remix]
    16. Rock And Roll All Nite
    17. Beth
    18. Makin' Love
    19. C'Mon And Love Me [1978 remix]
    20. Cold Gin
    21. Black Diamond [1978 remix]
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket

    "BEST OF SOLO ALBUMS"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40316
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateAugust 26th, 2020
    Track listing 1. New York Groove
    2. Living In Sin
    3. See You Tonite
    4. Rip It Out
    5. Fractured Mirror
    6. Don't You Let Me Down
    7. Radioactive
    8. Tonight You Belong To Me
    9. Take Me Away (Together As One)
    10. Rock Me, Baby
    11. I Can't Stop The Rain
    12. Hold Me, Touch Me (Think Of Me When We're Apart)
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket

    "KILLERS"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40317
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateAugust 26th, 2020
    Track listing 1. I'm A Legend Tonight
    2. Down On Your Knees
    3. Cold Gin
    4. Love Gun
    5. Shout It Out Loud [7 inch mix]
    6. Escape From The Island
    7. Sure Know Something
    8. Nowhere To Run
    9. Partners In Crime
    10. Detroit Rock City [edit version]
    11. God Of Thunder [1982 remix]
    12. I Was Made For Loving You [edit version]
    13. Shandi
    14. Rock And Roll All Nite [live version]
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket

    "SMASHES, THRASHES & HITS"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Universal Music UICY-40318
    Price3,080 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateAugust 26th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Let's Put The X In Sex
    2. Crazy Crazy Nights
    3. (You Make Me) Rock Hard
    4. Love Gun
    5. Detroit Rock City
    6. I Love It Loud
    7. Deuce
    8. Lick It Up
    9. Heaven's On Fire
    10. Calling Dr. Love
    11. Strutter
    12. Beth [featuring Eric Carr]
    13. Tears Are Falling
    14. I Was Made For Lovin' You
    15. Rock And Roll All Night
    16. Shout It Out Loud
    Notes
    • miniature LP-jacket

May 30th, 2020
Bob Kulick passes away

    I heard the news on the radio and then I read Bruce Kulick's Twitter and some news on web sites.
    It's very, very sad news ... R.I.P.

May 1st, 2020
Udo Artists sells KISS x Crew Nation T-shirts

    The Japanese promoter, Udo Artists starts to sell KISS x Crew Nation "Stay At Home" T-shirts on their web site. They accept preorders from 12:00 on May 1st to 23:59 on May 15th and send them late in May.

    KISS x Crew Nation "stay At Home" T-shirt
    SizeS, M, L, XL
    Price3,500 yen (tax incl.)
    Postage850 yen (tax incl.)

March 13th, 2020
Lucifer's "LUCIFER III" includes "Take Me Away (Together As One)"

    European hard rock band, Lucifer covers Paul Stanley's song "Take Me Away (Together As One)" on their 3rd album "LUCIFER III". This album goes on sale March 13th, 2020 in Japan and this song is the bonus track for Japan.

    LUCIFER / "LUCIFER III"
    FormatCD
    Catalog Number Trooper Entertainment QATE-10122
    Price2,640 yen (tax incl.)
    Release dateMarch 13th, 2020
    Track listing 1. Ghosts
    2. Midnight Phantom
    3. Leather Demon
    4. Lucifer
    5. Pacific Blues
    6. Coffin Fever
    7. Flanked By Snakes
    8. Stay Astray
    9. Cemetery Eyes
    10. Take Me Away (Together As One) *
    Notes
      * Bonus track for Japan

January 31st, 2020
New KISS magazine released

    New KISS magazine is released in Japan on January 31st, 2020.
    This is the 160 page magazine and features all KISS Japan tours with all setlists.

    KISS Rainichi-Taizen
    FormatMagazine
    Publisher Shinko Music
    Price1,980 yen (tax incl.)
    ISBN978-4-401-64882-5
    Contents
    Cover : Paul Stanley in color
    KISS Rainichi-Taizen
    Page 1 : table of contents in color
    Page 2~37 : concert reports of all Japanese 5 shows in 2019 in color
    Page 38~45 : Interview with Tommy Thayer in color
    Page 46~47 : Memories of KISS in Japan 2019 in color
    Page 48~119 : all Japan shows from 1977 to 2019 in color
    Page 120~125 : secret stories of Japan tours in color
    Page 126~144 : Japan tour memoirs by You Masuda in color
    Page 145~153 : photos of Japan tours from 1977 to 2019 in color
    Page 154~159 : Inteview with Gene Simmons in color
    Page 160 : imprint in color
    Back cover : Ibanez advertisement in color
    KISS Rainichi-Taizen back cover


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