Vinyl pressings
Takes Tokyo '77
by Kiss · 1977
Takes Tokyo '77 was first pressed on vinyl in 1977. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
All 18 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1970s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Germany | Ruthless Rhymes, Ltd. K 1323 / Slipped Disc Records K1323LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| 1977 | Japan | Cartoon Label Japan KR 9047LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
1980s2 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | US | Raring Records K 1323LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
| 1980 | US | GLC Great Live Concerts K 1323LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
2010s10 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON008LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON009LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Picture Disc, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Picture disc |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON008LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON008LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON009LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON009LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON008LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Europe | Karton Records California KARTON009LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Limited Edition, Numbered, Unofficial Release · Unofficial, Limited, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Italy | Not On Label (Kiss)LP, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl | LP, Numbered, Reissue, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Numbered, Colored vinyl |
| 2012 | Italy | Not On Label (Kiss)LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl | LP, Reissue, Test Pressing, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial, Test pressing, Colored vinyl |
Year unknown4 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Unknown | Dragonfly Records K-1323LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Not On Label (Kiss) K-1323LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Unknown | Dragonfly Records K-1323LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | LP, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | Taiwan | Not On Label (Kiss) KR 9047LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial | LP, Album, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial |
Tracklist
- A1Detroit Rock City
- A2Take Me
- A3Let Me Go R & R
- A4Ladies Room
- A5Firehouse
- A6Makin' Love
- B1Cold Gin
- B2Do You Love Me?
- B3Nothin' To Lose
- B4God Of Thunder
- C1I Want You
- C2Rock 'n' Roll All Nite
- C3Shout It Out Loud
- C4Beth
- C5Black Diamond
- D1I Stole Your Love
- D2Love Gun
- D3Hooligan
- D4Christine Sixteen
- D5Shock Me
- D6Calling Dr. Love
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Takes Tokyo '77 are there?
18 vinyl pressings of Takes Tokyo '77 are listed here, from 6 countries, released between 1977 and 2012.
How do I tell if my copy of Takes Tokyo '77 is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label 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 Takes Tokyo '77 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.





