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Rock and Roll Over

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Rock and Roll Over is the fifth studio album by American rock band Kiss, released on November 11, 1976, by Casablanca Records. It was recorded at the Star Theatre in Nanuet, New York. The album contains the songs "Hard Luck Woman" and "Calling Dr. Love", which became hit singles in the United States.

Infobox

Released
November 11, 1976 (1976-11-11)
Recorded
September 28 – October 17, 1976
Studio
Star Theatre, Nanuet, New York
Genre
Hard rock
Length
32:38
Label
Casablanca
Producer
Eddie Kramer

Tables

Professional ratings · Reception
Source
Source
Review scores
Source
Review scores
Rating
AllMusic
AllMusic
Review scores
AllMusic
Review scores
Blender
Blender
Review scores
Blender
Review scores
Christgau's Record Guide
Christgau's Record Guide
Review scores
Christgau's Record Guide
Review scores
B−
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Review scores
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
Review scores
7/10
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Review scores
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Review scores
Pitchfork
Pitchfork
Review scores
Pitchfork
Review scores
7.5/10
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Review scores
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Review scores
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Review scores
Spin Alternative Record Guide
Review scores
5/10
Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic
Review scores
Sputnikmusic
Review scores
4.5/5
Uncut
Uncut
Review scores
Uncut
Review scores
Review scores
Source
Rating
AllMusic
Blender
Christgau's Record Guide
B−
Collector's Guide to Heavy Metal
7/10
Encyclopedia of Popular Music
Pitchfork
7.5/10
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Spin Alternative Record Guide
5/10
Sputnikmusic
4.5/5
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· Charts
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Chart (1976)
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
Peakposition
16
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Chart (1976)
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
Peakposition
7
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Chart (1976)
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
Peakposition
39
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Chart (1976)
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
Peakposition
15
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (1976)
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
9
US Billboard 200
US Billboard 200
Chart (1976)
US Billboard 200
Peakposition
11
Chart (1976)
Peakposition
Australian Albums (Kent Music Report)
16
Canada Top Albums/CDs (RPM)
7
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)
39
Japanese Albums (Oricon)
15
Swedish Albums (Sverigetopplistan)
9
US Billboard 200
11
· Charts
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Chart (2025)
Greek Albums (IFPI)
Peakposition
62
Chart (2025)
Peakposition
Greek Albums (IFPI)
62
· Certifications
Japan (RIAJ)
Japan (RIAJ)
Region
Japan (RIAJ)
Certification
Gold
Certified units/sales
100,000^
United States (RIAA)
United States (RIAA)
Region
United States (RIAA)
Certification
Platinum
Certified units/sales
1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Region
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.
Region
Certification
Certified units/sales
Japan (RIAJ)
Gold
100,000^
United States (RIAA)
Platinum
1,000,000^
^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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    https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/48374/KISS-Rock-and-Roll-Over/
  19. Uncut
  20. Rock and Roll Over
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  28. Facebook
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  29. "American album certifications – Kiss – Roll Over"
    https://www.riaa.com/gold-platinum/?tab_active=default-award&ar=Kiss&ti=Roll+Over&format=Album&type=#search_section
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