1. Spirit of '76 2. Huge ALIVE poster 3. Empire State Building 4. ALIVE II 'concert' shots 5. Motorcycle shots

The solo artwork pics are so iconic & beautiful. I'm with you Jason. I have the "hideous" button down shirt & I love it!!!

5. Ace Frehley Alive II Poster 4. Alive II Stage 1977 3. KISS Campus Craft Cam/AM 2. Spirit of 76 1. New York Skyline 1977

Great episode!! My list- #1- The first promo poster- still my fav in my collection. 2- Spirit of 76. 3- Empire State . 4- The Solo Album posters- at least one of you guys agree with me! 5- not famous but one of my personal favs -the Lizard Gene

@ronwilliams1094

5 жыл бұрын

ABSOLUTELY! Although My #1 is the 'Destroyer' album cover. The rest are: #2 - Spirit of '76... #3 - Empire State/Skyline... #4 - The Solo Album covers... #5 - Alive II inner gatefold stage shot of all the flames going off!

Andrew, Great job on Kiss at Midnight, I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to your next project

Yall moving around has me freaked out! Lol

@Mondo_D_Structo

5 жыл бұрын

Like Wise lol !!!

5. Cube poster 4. Destroyer 3. Fantasy 2. Bicentennial '76 1. Creatures-Loudest Band in the World

Not essential to everyone else, but my favorite poster (and the one that was on my wall for decades) was the 1994 KISStory I comic poster. This video literally made me rush to Ebay to repurchase it for our unborn's nursery. We were leaving for our trip to see KISS' End of the Road show in Corpus Christi when we found out we were pregnant!

Great episode! Yes the KISS Solo Album posters are definitely essential especially at the bands peak! It has my vote! Also the 4 Kiss Alive Posters whether they are live or not! By the way, the 4 signed are just killer! I would say the Kiss Alive 1 Jumbo and Kiss Alive 2 Jumbo is definitely Iconic and essential. And last but not least The KISS Empire State Building Skyline! Keep up the great work. When will there be a Vinnie Vincent and Mark St. John Special?

I know I'm a year late but I 100% agree on the Solo Album Face posters Jason.

I agreed with a lot on your list, but I was amazed the mylar posters , the lovee gun "cubes" , the motorcycle posters and the blacklight posters got no mention. I would love to have some mint mylar posters again

5. Ace Frehley Alive II Poster 4. Alive II Stage 1977 3. The Cube Poster 1977 2. The 1976 Blacklight (My first poster) 1. New York Skyline 1977

5.)Bicentennial 4.)Motorcycle set (4) 3.)Alive II set (4) 2.)Blacklight 1.)74' Promo

Hei GUYS! I think some kind of "Lick It Up" era poster, including the album cover shot, should be pretty essential because that was probably the first picture of KISS without make-up that many of us saw. What an interesting episode this was especially when you "argued" about whether the solo album order form posters should be essential or not. Kissin' time, all the time - NOT !!! 🤘😎 Jarkko / MyVinylBar

Fantastic episode, this is my new fave podcast on KISS and collecting KISS!!! I have been in the KISS Army since 1976 (6 years old) when I received a copy of Destroyer from my cousin and have now been collecting for 25+ years. I agree with most of the posters suggested (definitely a soft spot for the solo posters) and agree that record insert posters shouldn't be included in the list. My top 5: 5. Alive Outtake Eyes Closed (because it's just odd and unique) 4. Gene Simmons Face on Boots/Demon Head 3. 76' Bicentennial Poster 2. Alive II Stage Shot & Set of 4 1. 74' First Album promo

Sorry Jason, I agree with Andrew and Joe that the solo album posters are not essential. But...I totally agree with you on the Creatures of the Night and the 1974 first promo poster. Great episode everyone!

@chuckmcfarland3208

5 жыл бұрын

I agree!

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

BOO! lol ;) (Jason)

Ace smoking guitar poster is the best

OMFG!!! Finally someone gives recognition to the jumbo posters...I've always referred to them as Alive l & Alive ll jumbo posters cuz I never whether or not they were part of a series. I had the Alive ll jumbo poster...spent 2 week allowance to get it 😅

I purchased the Jumbo 76 poster at my local record store in early 1979. I started acquiring posters and Mags that year and I never ordered from a order form. That poster was definitely available in record stores.

Everything from swedish Poster magazine is essential in my opinion.

I have all three Jumbo posters and had them framed. I had a retired guy, who works with wood, make frames for these Jumbo posters. My total cost for all three with just over $200, including Plexiglas. Best way is to find a retired person who has the time to make frames....way cheaper than online.

Great episode! Made me miss a lot of posters I had in my collection at one time, and have lost over the years. When I think "essential poster", I imagine a collector just starting out, like "you need these in your collection". That being said, I would say, DYNASTY (Album insert) / UNMASKED (Album insert) / Solo Jigsaw (Album Insert) / Hottest Band In The Land / (and lastly...anything from a Merch Form - just for kicks). Great talk. Thanks for sharing. Take care.

I think the only one you guys missed, that you talked about at the end, is the Bi-Centennial poster. Another one I really liked was the xmas with the fake snow.

The Spirt of 76 tour poster was hanging on the wall on WKRP, lol I just remembered.

How you could leave out the 1976 bicentennial poster that everyone got for joining the Kiss army destroys this video’s credibility

@kissmykollectibles

3 жыл бұрын

😂 I think our credibility is pretty safe at this point ;) Great poster though.

How did the 77 cubes poster not even get mentioned ? It's a classic ! Lol

@keithwayne4572

5 жыл бұрын

I know...I think because these guys are newer kiss fans maybe? But your cubes poster was everywhere back then. Spirit of 76 just freaking awesome and they are talking about solo album posters. My god!!!

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

Fan from the late 70's from Joe and myself. I love the spirit and cubes posters. I just think there are more essential posters than those. ALL of the posters from the 70's are iconic. When you try to reduce them to only 5, it's gets very difficult. It has nothing to do with when we became fans. And I'm sorry man - those solo album puzzle piece posters are iconic. Also, just because a poster was everywhere doesn't mean it makes the top 5 essential. In our opinion, the most essential poster is the first album promo - and that is a promotional poster that could not be purchased in stores. Hardly anyone had one back then or now.

Jumbo Alive poster along Alive 2 individual posters of Gene , Paul , Peter and Ace . I wanted to order those when I bought Alive 2 but we couldn’t afford them. I was lucky to buy Alive 2 with my small allowance I got from mom. Now at 56 I can afford my collection! 🤟

See Andrew keeps calling the album posters incentives to buy the records but none of us knew the posters were in there till we bought the record or saw our buddies record. I think the large Alive 2 stage shot with flames is iconic. It was the first non magazine poster I bought. I also think the Creatures era poster with them holding instruments is essential and coming in honorable mention the Kiss comic 2 poster is nice. All you guys had great picks!

The four puzzle solo pics are my favorite too !!!

I think the posters inside the solo albums are more interesting then the solo album posters themselves

I really enjoy your discussion, and many disagreements (respectful or not?). But, I've gotta agree with Andrew's #1, the Empire State Building. And YES, Joe, the Bicentennial poster and the Love Gun "blocks" poster and yeah, the motorcycles. Lots of fun! Keep chatting and keep disagreeing. Oh, and Jason, luv ya buddy, but NO to the solo promo posters. (Ack!) One more thing.....I agree with the Dynasty insert poster and the solo album insert posters (as one on the list). The Dynasty poster was on MY wall for years. And (just cuz I'm still bitter), my Paul solo album was missing the solo poster (sniffle). And, no to the '96 reunion poster. p.p.s.) Yes, I love that "top 5" math, too.

Being British we didnt easily get these posters. But I did have the 4 solo album posters and the Ace with smoking guitar poster..that was my favourite poster..soooooo cool.

1st album promo poster folded 2. Bleeker st photo took by Lydia Criss 3 love gun cubes poster 4 Ace frehley smoking guitar poster and Creatures loudest band poster! Few of my favs. But I love em all!!!

I have that reunion poster framed. I love it also Andrew.. from Melbourne, Australia.

Dammit guys, quit doing that shotgun sound when you have the British guy come on. I was listening to this podcast with headphones on while I was walking the dog down the street and it absolutely scared the fuck outta me!

Andrew's His Sister did what to that poster haha J/K !!! Also,The Lizard Simmons Poster is one of my all time faves !!!

Before even listening one must have the 3 wall posters. They are absolutely essential and I own all 3 from the 70's. Priceless, will never ever get rid of them.

@dakotaescher1

5 жыл бұрын

At the 54 minute mark. Wow, no one picked the Motorcycle Posters.

@dakotaescher1

5 жыл бұрын

Wow, no Double Platinum set mention!!!!!

In the 70's I had the solo faces posters. (Wish I still had them ). I also love the posters that came with the old magazines. I also like the posters that have the felt like material that glowed by a black light.😊

Essential : Standing on Cubes , R&R Over Glitter poster 4 faces in corners Group shot middle , & The Jumbos

Gr8 discussion guys. In Australia(Melbourne) for the OTT 1980 tour we had 3D solo album portraits(not technically posters as they were NOT flat). I had ace & Eric(Yes Eric was given a BROWN halo for his solo album "look"). I think I was given them/stole them from my neighbour. No idea where they were from originally. I must have them...never threw anything out! Probably quite rare...

Jason; I agree on the solo album posters! 😋!

The Cubes? Nobody mention ed the Cube Poster wtf That's so very Iconic.

You guys were talking about the bicentennial poster; I just watched the first episode of wkrp in Cincinnati! He puts it on the wall!🤘🏼

Number one for me is the Jumbo poster. I also love pink background creatures with crossed guitars I bought at Woolworths just before they closed. Maybe foil destroyer and love gun. Grooves posters. Too many!

1st album Promo Poster, super hard to find yep. … Doesn't even register on my Essential must have Posters. It has high collector value but just doesn't do anything for me when theres so much other stuff I want.

I would also add the first Alive poster as seen in That 70’s show

About the 1976 Jumbo One Stop Poster (ALIVE "Collage") - This was not a promotional poster; it was available retail - Rolled up in a plastic sheet. I was 11 at that time, a couple of friends of mine had that poster. Note that the posters, etc. I had (have somewhere) were all from the 1970s - This is not necessarily an "Essential" list, but they are all early era posters. I had the Alive II 1977 poster (Stage, drum kit/platform fully raised, Gene, Ace and Paul on platforms, firepot explosions, etc.) which was one of my favorite poster (the "5th" poster of the "6 posters"). That again, was a retail poster. (The Ace photo, which I did not have, from that set was iconic!) I personally liked the Destroyer poster (as the album was my favorite). I had (still have) the inserted "books" from the Alive Album, as well as the "Book" from the Alive II album ("The Evolution of KISS") . I had the Alive one on my wall but "reassembled" it and put it back with the Album. I had a tendency of keeping these in good shape. I lost interest with them when Dynasty was released - Didn't necessarily like the Album (although I will say there were a couple of decent tracks). I find myself occasionally listen to those old records (the digital formats) from time to time, and enjoy seeing this stuff. So nostalgic. They were certainly a fun band.

Solo album posters are essential.

What about the "Spirit of 76" poster?? Also, Andrew, the 77 individual posters, Gene's poster was NOT photographed live. If you look closely, Gene's guitar is not plugged in.

How is the Double Platinum Promo poster not a top 5?

I still have unopened KISS posters from 1977. I bought them back then and never opened. Still mint too.

New York Skyline 77 cubes Bicentennial 76 Alive ll All 4 posters Gene, Paul, Ace, Peter The 3 jumbos from the 70’s

Favorite one had that cute blonde, Penthouse centerfold Star Stowe with the band.

The Bicentennial poster should be paired with the New York skyline poster for fourth. Both are of the same era and tour period. It is aesthetically important and relevant because of the red-white lined border around the poster gave us an idea of what the design of the Kiss cards were going to be with those multi-colored lined borders. Also the bicentennial represented an important mark or time for the United States; I relate it to Gene's background as an Israeli immigrant making it in America. Kiss is an American success story and the bicentennial poster reminded me of the priviledge of being an American citizen and that success can be attained in this country if you are determined and able, while also being proud Kiss fan.

What about the spirit of 76'?

@shawncallahan5685

5 жыл бұрын

agreed. That is THE most iconic poster. I suppose, however, it depends on when you first got into KISS. As a 7 year old, that poster changed my life. THe Empire state building one would be my #2.

I don't consi8der Dynasty or Unmasked Insert posters as essentials because me personally, They are Inside the album & I wouldn't have the album without it, Kind of like...……...its a Givin, Those 2 posters stay inside my album(s) because they belong there. So for me personally, Since all KISS thru symphony are all still sealed. It was an Awesome poster though, Stared at it many hours each day.

@97warlock

4 жыл бұрын

Id like to add......if I DIDNT have the sealed albums, I absolutely would want that as an essential.

For me it would be the Kiss Alive 1975 poster. the kiss black like felt poster 1976. the kiss on Square cubes poster. the kiss Bicentennial on tour 76 kiss poster Silver version. and the kiss creatures of the night. loudest band in the world poster

The solo album promo posters remind me of magic marker art posters from the 70’s.

I agree with andrew on the 4 solo album art posters

Hi love the show the AUSTRALIAN ASTOR solo posters are not puzzled.Geoff from Australia

No order. Cubes, NYC Skyline, superheroes, puzzle, Ace smoking

Love the Japanese lyrics for Deuce. 😆😂😆

It might be an age thing but I think the KISS 1976 bicentennial poster has to be in there somewhere. America's 200 B-day makes this poster so much a part of Americana and KISSTORY. American flags and red white blue items were everywhere in 1976. This KISS poster was everywhere in 1976 and it was so cool looking! P.S. The solo album posters were awful and corny looking. BUT I DON'T HATE YOUR LIST. GREAT SHOW!

What makes a poster essential is the iconic image, not the way it was packaged or sold…

...btw...I worked at Camelot Music when the solo albums were released and they sent every store a case of plastic color Kiss bags that we had to use when we sold one of the solo albums...anybody got any of those bags?

I remember as a kid having a Kiss poster that was probably from the same photo shoot as that one above the NY city skyline, but I remember Paul had his fist pointed at the camera and his lips were really puckered up. Do you guys know which one I mean?

The Japanese crazy nights lp should have two booklets - the lyric booklet and a bio booklet. Initial copies also came with a promo poster handed out as a point of sale premium. The poster is shown in Alain's book.

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

Keep us straight my friend! (Jason)

Essential non make up list would be so cool

@twikirobot6897

4 жыл бұрын

Those are on the 'non essential posters' episode.

Have you guys seen the NY skyline poster as a double sided poster and the skyline image is reversed? Paul's star is on the wrong side for god sakes! Is that a "collectors" item like when a coin is misprinted?

🔴🔵SOLO POSTERS!🟣🟢

Kiss walking the streets of New York 1976 swedish poster 😎

No particular order. 1974 promo poster 1982 Creatures promo Loudest band 1976 Blacklight poster 1975 Alive Jumbo poster 1975 Alive poster

Genes alive 2 poster is staged also. You can tell because his bass isn’t plugged in.

@kissmykollectibles

2 жыл бұрын

They were using wireless units by then.

@terjeweum3677

Жыл бұрын

The wireless has to be plugged as well so that is not a live shot

Alive-empire state-indepenace walkn

Kiss 1976 blacklight poster. creatures of the night poster. Kiss tour 76 Bicentennial poster Silver version. Kiss on cubes poster

I thought the solo album posters sucked and were a wasted opportunity - I'd much rather have had live shots or a poster of the solo album covers. Sorry!

@kissmykollectibles

Ай бұрын

You’re mistaken. I (Jason) am talking about the solo album cover posters from the order forms.

Seriously solo album posters?? I bought all 4 solo albums the day they came out. I was 12 yrs old. All 4 posters went in trash. I hate them. I hate the unmasked poster also. Dude maybe its because yall are newer fans, I dont know but man how can spirit of 76 not be no. 1? Best poster ever at the time and still is. No.2 empire state building. No.3 motorcycles group. No 4 huge alive poster, no. 5 huge love gun poster.

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

LOL newer fans...

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

No way the Spirit of 76 poster trumps the first album promo poster. Sorry. You’ve got a great list though. (Jason)

@keithwayne4572

5 жыл бұрын

@@kissmykollectibles I thought I had heard yall say became fans 80s 90s. That's what I meant.

@kissmykollectibles

5 жыл бұрын

Fan from the late 70's from Joe and myself. I love the spirit poster. I just think there are more essential posters than that one. ALL of the posters from the 70's are iconic. When you try to reduce them to only 5, it's gets very difficult. It has nothing to do with when we became fans.