KISS arrived just as the glam portion of Rock was beginning to take root. They officially formed in NYC around 1973, and by 1974, they were releasing their debut on Casablanca Records. Speaking to a new generation, KISS created a stage show that existed for shock and entertainment values. That included face painting, which was representative of their chosen personas for the stage. Right out of the gate, the debut album sold over 500,000 copies in the US garnering Gold status. That climb kept going. By 1976, they had released five studio albums and a quite popular live set (KISS Alive! – 1975). One of those Platinum sales machine was Rock And Roll Over. Released in 1976, the album produced two hit singles with “Calling Dr. Love”, and the Criss-sung follow-up to “Beth” with “Hard Luck Woman”.
On November 6, KISS will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll Over with a multi-disc pair of offerings that will include a 2026 remaster, a new 2026 Eddie Kramer remix, a collection of 222 previously unreleased demos, alternate tracks, and outtakes, along with selected April, 1977 show tracks from Japan covering 3 nights (April 1, April 2, April 4). A Blu-ray will be added that present the album in Dolby Atmos, a 5.1 Surround Sound mix, and two hi resolution Stereo mixes (192kHz/24-bit, 96kHz/24-bit) as well as the 2026 Eddie Kramer remix in Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround, and 96kHz/24-bit Hi Res Stereo.
The box is then rounded out with an informative 104-page hardbound book, and a complete collection of swag that includes, bumper sticker, glossy photos, magnets, guitar picks, art cards, ticket stub, coasters, trading cards, a 1976 press kit reproduction, and a selection of tees, and hoodies.
This 50th Anniversary of Rock and Roll Over will come in two box sets, one pricier than the other, and several LP variations. Those include the 6LP Box with hoodie and BD, the 4CD/BD Box with tee-shirt, a zoetrope saw-shaped picture disc LP (with coin) [now sold-out], a Yellow/Orange Explosive LP, a Black LP with the 2026 Kramer remix, 1CD, and DD. Going to be quite the package for fans.
Rock and Roll Over (50th Anniversary – 2026 Remaster/Remix) – KISS
CD1 (Rock and Roll Over – 2026 Remaster)
01 I Want You
02 Take Me
03 Calling Dr. Love
04 Ladies Room
05 Baby Driver
06 Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em
07 Mr. Speed
08 See You In Your Dreams
09 Hard Luck Woman
10 Makin’ Love
CD2 (Rock and Roll Over – 2026 Eddie Kramer Remix)
01 I Want You
02 Take Me
03 Calling Dr. Love
04 Ladies Room
05 Baby Driver
06 Love ‘Em And Leave ‘Em
07 Mr. Speed
08 See You In Your Dreams
09 Hard Luck Woman
10 Makin’ Love
CD3 (Demos/Outtakes/Alternates)
01 Burning Up With Fever (Gene Simmons Acetate Demo)
02 Daily Planet (Gene Simmons Acetate Instrumental Demo)
03 High And Low (Gene Simmons Acetate Demo)
04 Jelly Roll (Gene Simmons Acetate Demo)
05 Rotten To The Core (Gene Simmons Acetate Demo)
06 Dreamer (Gene Simmons Cassette Demo)
07 You’re My Reason For Living (Gene Simmons Cassette Demo)
08 Rotten To The Core (Gene Simmons Cassette Demo)
09 Wicked June (Gene Simmons Instrumental Demo)
10 I Want Love (Paul Stanley Demo
11 Take Me (Extended Outtake)
12 See You In Your Dreams (Davlen Instrumental Demo)
13 Take Me (Davlen Demo)
14 Baby Driver (Davlen Demo)
15 Hard Luck Woman (Outtake)
16 I Want You (Rough Mix Extended Version)
17 Calling Dr. Love (Alternate Mix)
18 Makin’ Love (Outtake)
19 I Want You (Instrumental Extended Outtake)
20 Take Me (Instrumental Extended Outtake)
21 Mr. Speed (Instrumental Extended Outtake)
22 Queen For A Day (Instrumental Demo)
CD4 (Live in Japan – April 1, 2, 4 of 1977)
April 1, 1977
01 Detroit Rock City
02 Take Me
03 Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll
04 Ladies Room
05 Firehouse
April 2, 1977- Show 1
06 Makin’ Love
07 I Want You
08 Cold Gin
09 Ace Frehley Guitar Solo
April 2, 1977 – Show 2
10 Do You Love Me
11 Nothin’ To Lose
12 Gene Simmons Bass Solo
13 God Of Thunder
14 Peter Criss Drum Solo / God Of Thunder*
April 4, 1977
15 Rock And Roll All Nite
16 Shout It Out Loud
17 Beth
18 Black Diamond
BD (Original Album Mix – Dolby Atmos/5.1 Surround/192kHz/24-bit and 9kHz/24-bit Stereo Mix and 2026 Eddie Kramer Mix – Dolby Atmos/5.1 Surround/96kHz/24-bit Stereo)