Episode 24: Asylum

Have a look with Mike at the different US variations of the Asylum LP and the singles that support it
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[@Kisstorian]

Love your videos, very informative! I saw you shared scans of the albums, labels, inserts and such on Facebook… can you share a link to the record divider labels? They appear to be specific for each KISS album release… very cool!

[@asylumrecordingstudios]

My favorite non makeup album hands down. Creatures & Asylum are my 2 favorites

[@uskissvinylreferencepage3388]

If I remember right back when you were here in Missouri, your studio was called Asylum?
EDIT - As evidenced by your @ :D

[@kissvids]

I have a PRC Richmond pressing that is translucent...exactly like the promo, only no insert and a top load sleeve.
That UH! All Night promo is kinda nifty, can't say that I have ever seen one.

[@siplesrecords]

My RCA has a top opening matte finish inner sleeve without the 521.

[@billphelps5611]

I'm getting a handful of singles and one is a Tears are Falling promo and it is in a regular issue picture sleeve, is that correct or did they just come in a plain white sleeve?

[@uskissvinylreferencepage3388]

I see a lot with pic sleeves, but I'm just not too sure that all of them came like that.

[@pacificblue3955]

Kiss have never been prolific songwriters, nor do they possess the strongest voices, (but I will say that Ace Frehley is an outstanding guitarist, and they have had some amazing drummers go through their ranks - Eric Singer, Eric Carr,) but what Kiss are masters at are self promotion, and they have had the unique ability to change with fluctuating musical tides. When arena rock was the thing in the mid 70's they did that (Love Gun), when disco ruled the airwaves they put out an album (Dynasty) that reflected that. When grunge came about they changed their looks and sound to reflect that (Revenge.) Asylum reflects the sound of the early to mid 80's when spandex, bright colors, guitar power chord and energetic songs (Tears Are Falling, Uh All Night,) fit right in. Asylum is certainly no Kiss Alive or Destroyer (which are two of their best albums,) but it's ok.