Title: Wicked lester & Progeny demo sessions (R+G 2030 - A/B)
Cover: Color cover
Label: Rockwell & Good
Released: 80´s
Recorded: A-side Wicked Lester Demos 1972, B-side Kiss First Demos 1973 *except Track B6 & B7 Ace Demos.
Sound quality: Very good +
Comment:
Tracklist:
A1.Sweet Ophelia (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A2.Keep me waiting
A3.Ladies in waiting
A4.She
A5.Too many mondays (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A6.In the darkness
A7.When the bell rings (Written by Austin Robert & Christopher Welch)
A8.Some other guy
A9.We want to (Shout it out loud) (Written by Allan Clark & Terry Sylvester, Originally recorded by "The Hollies")
B1.Deuce
B2.Cold gin
B3.Strutter
B4.Watchin´ you
B5.Black diamond
B6.I got the touch (Ace Frehley Demo 1984)
B7.Rock or be rocked (Ace Frehley Demo 1985)
Notes: The label "Rockwell & Good" were released in different colors, red, green, beige....
Title: Wicked lester (RAG 2030 - A/B)
Cover: Color cover
Label: White label
Released: 80´s
Recorded: A-side + Track B1 & B2 Wicked Lester Demos 1972, Track B3 - B7 Kiss First Demos, Mars 1973.
Sound quality: Very good +
Comment: Released on Red vinyl
Tracklist:
A1.Sweet Ophelia (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A2.Keep me waiting
A3.Ladies in waiting
A4.She
A5.Too many mondays (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A6.In the darkness
A7.When the bell rings (Written by Austin Robert & Christopher Welch)
B1.Some other guy
B2.We want to (Shout it out loud) (Written by Allan Clark & Terry Sylvester, Originally recorded by "The Hollies")
B3.Deuce
B4.Cold gin
B5.Strutter
B6.Watchin´ you
B7.Black diamond
Notes: A re-release with new cover and vinyl.
Title: Wicked lester (R+G 2030 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Rockwell & Good, White label
Released: ?
Recorded: A-side Wicked Lester Demos 1972, B-side Kiss First Demos 1973 *except Track B6 & B7 Ace Demos.
Sound quality: Very good +
Comment: Re-release with different cover.
Tracklist:
A1.Sweet Ophelia (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A2.Keep me waiting
A3.Ladies in waiting
A4.She
A5.Too many mondays (Written by Barry Mann... from the Barry Mann album "Lay it all out")
A6.In the darkness
A7.When the bell rings (Written by Austin Robert & Christopher Welch)
A8.Some other guy
A9.We want to (Shout it out loud) (Written by Allan Clark & Terry Sylvester, Originally recorded by "The Hollies")
B1.Deuce
B2.Cold gin
B3.Strutter
B4.Watchin´ you
B5.Black diamond
B6.I got the touch (Ace Frehley Demo 1984)
B7.Rock or be rocked (Ace Frehley Demo 1985)
Notes: The label "Rockwell & good" were released in different colorings, another issue had a plain white label but still the same Matrix.
Title: Fried alive (IMP-1113 A/B)
Cover: Folded Insert paper (other version: Yellow insert)
Label: Duck Records, Dragonfly Records (A-side, B-side), Idle Mind Production (A-side, B-side), White label
Released: 70´s
Recorded: Long Beach, California, Usa 31/5-74, except track B4. Recorded in London 1976.
Sound quality: Very good +
Comment: Released on colored and black vinyl
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Nothin´ to lose
A3.She
A4.Guitar solo
A5.Firehouse
B1.Strutter
B2.100 000 years
B3.Black diamond
B4.Rock´ n roll all nite*
Notes: First I will mention that this and similar insert paper covers are available in several color variations, the label as well do have a variety of designs.
What is important to know in this case is that no special color insert does belong to any particular label.
Sometimes I´ve seen non folded inserts, like the back-flip had been cutted away. I guess there was releases with non folded inserts.
This series of bootlegs is perhaps one of the most interesting when it was released in several multi colored variations in small editions.
Except the Black vinyl there are Dark Blue marble, Light Blue marble, Dark Red marble, Light Red marble and Green marble vinyl.
For the hardened collector, there are differences even in these colors. The dark red variant has among other things, various splashes of black dash / dots.
That is more black than in other variants, where the black color is minimal. There are different views how far a collector want to go, there is a point of view about how many varieties there really exists. Probably a rogue production of how much paint manufacturer used when mixture the colors.
According to the "Hot-wax Collectables book, the colored releases were the very first pressings.
The back-cover of the colored releases have a stamp saying: "collector edition, colored vinyl".
Rock' n Roll All Nite is listed Live in San Diego 1976, the song was actually recorded in London 16/5-1976.
Title: First Kiss in Long Island (IMP 1113-A/B, ZIP 1300-A/B, Cat nr.WRMB-385 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Worlds Records (A-side, B-Side), White label
Released: 70´s
Recorded: Long Beach, California, Usa 31/5-74, except track B4. Recorded in London 1976.
Sound quality: Very good +
Comment: Re-issue of Fried alive.
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Nothin´ to lose
A3.She
A4.Guitar solo
A5.Firehouse
B1.Strutter
B2.100 000 years
B3.Black diamond
B4.Rock´ n roll all nite*
Notes: Released in a number of different color inserts. Released with Matrix IMP 1113 and ZIP 1300-A/B. Also released with A4 insert paper, still the same format as the others. There are other bootlegs as well, Sneak attack and Destroys Anaheim with similar A4 inserts.
Title: Second Kiss in Long Beach (ZIP 138D-A/B, Cat nr.WRMB-386 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Worlds Records (A-side, B-Side), Yellow label (A-side, B-Side)
Released: 70´s
Recorded: Calderone Concert Hall, Hempstead, New York, Usa 23/8-75.
Sound quality: Very good
Comment:
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Strutter
A3.Got to choose
A4.Hotter than hell
A5.Firehouse
A6.She
A7.Guitar Solo
B1.C´mon and love me
B2.Cold gin
B3.Rock´n roll all nite
B4.Let me go, rock´n roll
Notes: Similarly to "First kiss in Long Island" this record was also released with Worlds Records label. Plain white or yellow labels are issued as well.
If anyone have a different insert paper color or label... Please email me!
Title: Light years ahead (K-1-2 A/B)
Cover: Color cover
Label: Mainmann records (white label with blue credits)
Released: ?
Recorded: Long Beach, California, Usa 31/5-74, except track B4. Recorded in Michigan Palace 7/4-1974.
Sound quality: Very good
Comment:
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Nothin´ to lose
A3.She
A4.Guitar solo
A5.Firehouse
A6.Strutter
B1.100 000 years
B2.Black diamond
B3.Let me go, rock´n roll
B4.Cold gin*
Notes:
Title: Electric magic (EMA - EMB)
Label: The Motherfucker Records (Pictured label & White label "only the black vinyl" no credits)
Cover: Color cover
Released: 2009
Recorded: Brewery, East Lansing, MI 21/10-74
Sound quality: Soundboard
Comment: Released on Green, Light green, Red, Blue, Purple vinyl, Green/Purple marble, White marble, White/Yellow marble, White/Green marble,
Dark purple marble, Gold vinyl, Clear/Gold marble vinyl, Black vinyl, Clear vinyl "with black dots", Green/Black marble, Yellow vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1.Introduction
A2.Deuce
A3.Strutter
A4.Got to choose
A5.Firehouse
A6.Nothin´ to lose
A7.Parasite
B1.100 000 years
B2.Black diamond
B3.Let me go, rock´n roll
B4.Cold gin
Notes: This release first came in a larger print run of White Multi-colored and White / Yellow Multi-Color vinyl. I´ve been told the other color variations were released in a smaller quantity. I´m not shure about this while many different versions still running on shopping sites. I´ve heard they produced many different colored editions without knowing exactly how many copies of each. The black vinyl version also came with a plain white label, no credits or images.
Title: High Voltage (TMQ 72 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper (Sticker)
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2010
Recorded: Michigan Palace, Detroit, Usa 7/4-1974.
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Limited numbered edition of 105 copies. Cover say: released in Green Marble vinyl. Must add that this is not entirely accurate. I've also seen another opened copy with Red marble Vinyl, despite the cover describes Green / White Vinyl.
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Strutter
A3.She
A4.Firehouse
A5.Nothin´ to lose
B1.Cold gin
B2.100 000 years
B3.Black diamond
B4.Baby, let me go
Notes: The last track on side B is a promo clip for the first Kiss album. I guess it's the same on "Earthshaker" and "It's only rock'n roll" while the recordings seems to be identical.
Title: Earthshaker (TMQ 72 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2010
Recorded: Michigan Palace, Detroit, Usa 7/4-1974.
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Released on Purple Marble vinyl, Limited numbered edition of 105 copies
Tracklist:
Same tracklist as "High voltage"
Notes:
Title: It´s only rock´n roll (TMQ 72 A/B)
Cover: Insert paper (Sticker)
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2010
Recorded: Michigan Palace, Detroit, Usa 7/4-1974.
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Released on Red Marble vinyl, Limited numbered edition of 100 copies
Tracklist:
Same tracklist as "High voltage & Earthshaker"
Notes: The cover says, printed in 100 copies while the predecessors "High voltage & Earthshaker" are printed in 105 copies each. Notice that they have written the year "1874" on the insert paper instead of 1974. It´s a little bit funny that this release over it´s predecessor came out with four different insert paper colors.
Title: To hot to handle (A/B)
Cover: Glued insert paper (Sticker)
Label: Retard47 records
Released: 2011
Recorded: Civic Centre, Providence, Usa 8/8-75 (heading act: Black sabbath)
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Limited numbered edition of 100 copies.
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Strutter
A3.Hotter than hell
A4.Firehouse
A5.She
A6.C´mon and love me
B1.Black diamond
B2.Cold gin
B3.Rock and roll all nite
Notes:
Title: To hot to handle (A/B)
Cover: Glued insert paper (Sticker).
Label: Retard47 records
Released: 2011
Recorded: Civic Centre, Providence, Usa 8/8-75 (heading act: Black Sabbath)
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Limited numbered edition of 10 copies, includes T-shirt, Key chain, Patch and 6 photos.
Same tracklist as regular release.
Notes: Anyone who has an opened copy? please email me!
Title: 9TeenSventy4 (TSP 500-105/1, TMQ A/B)
Cover: Deluxe Color Cover (Back-cover, Fold-out cover).
Innersleeve: Front / Back
Label: The Swinging Pig Records (A-side, B-side)
Released: 2011
Recorded: Parthenon Theatre, Hammond, Indiana, Usa 18/10-1974
Sound quality: Soundboard recording
Comment: Released on Green, Yellow, Red, White & Colored wax.
Tracklist:
A1.Firehouse
A2.She
A3.Nothin´ to lose
A4.Parasite
B1.Let me go, rock´n roll
B2.100 000 years
B3.Black diamond
B4.Cold gin
Notes: Housed in a printed gatefold picture sleeve. Each copy individually numbered. Each color limited to 100 copies. A total run of 500 copies.
Just like other TSP releases released with "Colored wax" you never know wich color you might get. This version had a Purple colored vinyl. (Image)
Title: Much Too Young (TMQ A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2011
Recorded: Lafayette`s Music Room, Memphis, TN, Usa 18/4-1974.
Sound quality: Soundboard
Comment: Released on Blue marble vinyl, Limited numbered edition of 100 copies
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Strutter
A3.Firehouse
A4.She
A5.Nothin´ to lose
B1.Cold gin
B2.100 000 years
B3.Black diamond
B4.Your much too young
Notes: Each copy individually numbered. Released with 5 different color inserts. Each colored insert is limited to 20 copies. A total run of 100 copies.
Title: Young Diamonds (TMQ A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2011
Recorded: Lafayette`s Music Room, Memphis, TN, Usa 18/4-1974.
Sound quality: Soundboard
Comment: Released on Green marble vinyl, Limited numbered edition of 100 copies
Tracklist:
Same tracklist as "Much too young"
Notes: Each copy individually numbered. Released with 5 different color inserts. Each colored insert is limited to 20 copies. A total run of 100 copies.
Title: Rockin´ In Memphis (TMQ A/B)
Cover: Insert paper
Label: Swinging Pig Records
Released: Germany 2011
Recorded: Lafayette`s Music Room, Memphis, TN, Usa 18/4-1974.
Sound quality: Soundboard
Comment: Released on Yellow marble vinyl, Limited numbered edition of 100 copies
Tracklist:
Same tracklist as "Much too young"
Notes: Each copy individually numbered. Released with 5 different color inserts. Each colored insert is limited to 20 copies. A total run of 100 copies.
Note: White labels, Matrix TMOQ. Rumours say 5 copies only were made, not numbered.
Title: Tulsa Strutter 2-Lp (TMQ A/B)
Cover: Deluxe 3-D Cover (3-D Insert paper cover "Image step 1 / Image step 2"). Back-cover.
Innersleeve: Front / Back
Label: The Swinging Pig Records
Released: 2011
Recorded: Assembely Centre, Tulsa, Oklahoma Usa 13/6-1975
Sound quality: Soundboard recording
Comment: Released on Green, Yellow, Red, White & Colored wax. 3-D cover with flames depending on how you angle the frontcover.
According to "Alive forever" book this concert was initially going to be held at "Assembly Center" but wound up at the "Tulsa Fairgrounds Paiviilon".
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Strutter
A3.Got to choose
A4.Hotter than hell
A5.Firehouse
B1.She
B2.C´mon and love me
B3.Black diamond
B4.Rock and roll all nite
C1.100 000 years
D1.Cold gin
Notes: Housed in a printed gatefold picture sleeve with a glued 3-D Insert. Each copy individually numbered. Each color limited to 100 copies.
A total run of 500 copies. Just like other TSP releases released with "Colored wax" you never know wich color you might get.
Title: Kiss of fire (no Matrix or Cat. Number A/B)
Cover: Deluxe color cover
Label: (A-side, B-side)
Released: 2012
Recorded: The Morris Civic Auditorium, South Bend, Usa 4/8-1974.
Sound quality: ?
Comment: Limited and numbered to 100 copies.
Tracklist:
A1.Deuce
A2.Nothin´ to lose
A3.She
A4.Firehouse
A5.Strutter
B1.100 000 years
B2.Black diamond
B3.Baby, let me go
Notes: