UK
1974- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca CBX 503
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Promo
KissNothin' To Lose
Vinyl pressings
Nothin' To Lose
by Kiss · 1974
10 pressings4 countriesHard RockGlamRock
Nothin' To Lose was first pressed on vinyl in 1974. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Nothin' To Lose
3 pressings came out in 1974, the album's first year, in 2 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NEB 0004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene
- Runout / matrix
NEB-0004-RNY 0812 S Bell Sound JoeRunout side A
NEB0004-RNY 0817-S Bell Sound JoeRunout side B
(RNY 0812)SLabel A
(RNY 0817)SLabel B
US
1974- Label and catalog number
- Casablanca NEB 0004
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono
- Runout / matrix
NEB0004-RNY 0812-DJ 1A BellSound Bre ssA-Side Runout Etching
NEB 0004-RNY 0812-SDJ 1A BellSound Bre sssB-Side Runout Etching
(RNY0812)A-Side Label
(RNY0812)SB-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 10 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | UK | Casablanca CBX 503First year7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1974 | US | Casablanca NEB 0004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Styrene |
| 1974 | US | Casablanca NEB 0004First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo, Stereo, Mono · Promo, Mono |
| 1975 | UK | Casablanca CBX 5037", Single | 7", Single |
1990s5 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Australia | Hen's Teeth Records NEB-00047", Single, Reissue | 7", Single, Reissue |
| 1998 | Australia | Hen's Teeth Records NEB 00047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | Australia | Hen's Teeth Records NEB 00047", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", 45 RPM, Reissue, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1998 | Australia | Hen's Teeth Records NEB 00047", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo · Promo |
| 1998 | Australia | Hen's Teeth Records NEB-00047", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Year unknown1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | El Salvador | Casablanca BD-45667", Single | 7", Single |
Tracklist
- ANothin' To Lose3:26
- BLove Theme From Kiss2:24
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Nothin' To Lose are there?
10 vinyl pressings of Nothin' To Lose are listed here, from 4 countries, released between 1974 and 1998.
When was Nothin' To Lose first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1974, in UK, US. One of them is Casablanca CBX 503.
How do I tell if my copy of Nothin' To Lose is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use CBX 503, NEB 0004) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Nothin' To Lose on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
