Half a century after the release of the legendary Alive!, Kiss return with a celebration of epic proportions. The legendary band honors the album that forever changed the history of rock, presenting a collector's edition reissue filled with previously unreleased recordings, rare material and concerts that bring 1975 to life.
The Kiss, five decades after the release of the historical Alive!, are preparing to offer their fans a collector's package that brings back the energy, sweat and legend of 1975. The announcement of the 50th anniversary of Alive! came with a Super Deluxe Box Set that includes nearly 90 unreleased recordings, two complete concerts that had never been released, as well as a host of memorabilia that will make every fan feel the adrenaline of a classic Kiss live show again.
The Alive! is considered by many to be the album that defined the band's dynamic and put Kiss in the rock pantheon. It was released in 1975, at a time when the band was struggling to convey their concert energy through vinyl. The result? A live album so explosive that it is considered a reference point for any rock band that wanted to capture the magic of the stage.
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The new anniversary edition, released on November 21, includes not only the remastered Alive! from the original sound films, as well as two complete, previously unreleased concerts. The first from the RKO Orpheum Theatre in Davenport, Iowa, and the second from the Wildwood Convention Hall in New Jersey. Added to this are rehearsal recordings, as well as excerpts from live performances at the Cleveland Music Hall, which reveal the raw, authentic side of the band.
The Super Deluxe was mixed by Eddie Kramer, who revisited the original analog tapes, ensuring that the “live” feel of the sound was preserved without any artificial processing. His production aims to transport the listener to the epicenter of the live performance, where the riffs, screams and drums become one with the audience.
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The box set also includes reproductions of authentic 1975 memorabilia, such as tour posters. Dressed to Kill, backstage passes, t-shirts, photos, tickets, and a full press kit from the era. For the most dedicated collectors, every detail is crafted with care, from the lenticular cover to the specially designed coasters and guitar picks with the band's classic symbols.
The limited edition is limited to just 1.000 pieces, accompanied by a luxurious hardcover book documenting the tour. Dressed to Kill Tour. Along with this, a special issue of Gotham Rock City News Volume 4, which includes an interview with Kramer, where he breaks down the recording experience piece by piece.
The reissue will be available in multiple formats, from 4CD/1Blu-ray to 8LP/1Blu-ray, as well as collectible picture discs and premium color vinyl editions. It is clear that the band has designed this anniversary not only as a musical reissue, but as a complete journey back in time, for those who lived or dreamed of the '70s.
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Among the unreleased tracks, a live performance of “C'mon And Love Me” from the Davenport show stands out, having already been released to give fans a taste of what's to come. These two shows showcase the band's signatures: Ace Frehley's guitar mastery, Paul Stanley's explosive energy, and Peter Criss' dynamic presence on drums.
The Alive! It's not just an album – it's the moment Kiss proved that rock can be a spectacle, an experience and a flame all at once. Fifty years later, the band continues to honor its history, without straying from the theatricality, passion and love for its audience.
This anniversary box set is an ode to a time when rock was raw, loud and real. For old fans, it's a nostalgic journey, while for younger fans, it's a chance to get to know the band that changed the way we perceive live music.
As Kiss themselves often say, "You wanted the best, you got the best"And with the Alive! 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition, it seems they mean it more than ever.
