KISS - Destroyer 1976 Casablanca – VIP-6395 Japan Press with OBI

KISS - Destroyer 1976 Casablanca – VIP-6395 Japan Press with OBI Gatefold

Visually Graded:
Cover: VG++ NM
Inner Sleeve: VG++ NM
Record: VG++ NM
Casablanca – VIP-6395

KISS – Destroyer (1976) | Japan Press | Casablanca – VIP-6395 | With OBI | RARE

Collector Summary

Highly collectible 1976 Japanese pressing of Destroyer, released on Casablanca – VIP-6395, and complete with the original OBI strip — the most desirable form of this edition. Japanese pressings are prized for their superior vinyl quality, quieter surfaces, and premium packaging. Destroyer is one of KISS’s most iconic albums, and the Japan OBI version is a standout trophy for hard-rock collectors.

Key Features

• 1976 Japan Pressing

• Casablanca – VIP-6395

• Original OBI strip included (major collector value)

• High-fidelity Japanese vinyl & mastering

• Printed Japanese lyric insert (common for this edition)

• Early KISS essential with rising international demand

• Beautiful high-quality jacket printing typical of 70s Japan issues

Description

Originally released in 1976, Destroyer remains one of KISS’s most influential and best-produced albums, featuring some of the band’s most iconic tracks and the polished studio work of Bob Ezrin. This VIP-6395 Japanese pressing is renowned for its sonic clarity, attention to detail, and the immaculate care Japanese pressing plants were known for throughout the 1970s.

The presence of the original OBI strip significantly elevates its value. Many copies lost their OBI over the decades, making complete examples increasingly scarce. The heavy cardstock jacket, sharp print resolution, and quieter vinyl compound distinguish the Japan edition from U.S. first presses.

For KISS collectors, Japanese rock pressings have become premier display pieces due to their premium packaging and superior sound.

Pressing Identifiers (Authentic 1976 Japan Press – VIP-6395)

• Catalog #: VIP-6395 (spine, labels, OBI)

• Original OBI strip with Japanese pricing & catalog details

• Casablanca “Filmworks-style” or era-correct 70s labels

• High-quality Japanese jacket stock and print clarity

• Japanese insert with lyrics/notes

• No reissue catalog numbers, modern barcodes, or updated logos

• 1976 Japanese manufacturing & copyright marks

These identifiers confirm a true 1976 Japanese Casablanca pressing.

Great For

• KISS collectors

• Japanese pressing enthusiasts

• Hard-rock & glam-rock archivists

• Collectors who value complete OBI editions

• Anyone building a premium 70s rock vinyl collection

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We conservatively grade our records.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading: 

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.