{"product_id":"lifesavers-kiss-of-life-40th-anniversary-northern-lights-swirl-vinyl-2026-retroactive-remastered-only-200","title":"Lifesavers - Kiss of Life: 40th Anniversary (*Northern Lights Swirl Vinyl, 2026, Retroactive) Remastered *Only 200!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zU5ybl1GNtE?si=wvLt-G9crU2HHMCN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I0AuEauC6Gg?si=FFtAUswstihfkmR5\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== PRE-ORDER BOX START ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #d97706; background: #fff7ed; padding: 12px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 6px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #9a3412; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e⚠️ PRE-ORDER TERMS — PLEASE READ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Expected Shipping: November 2026.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-orders ship on or before the posted release date, barring manufacturing delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering In-Stock Items?\u003c\/strong\u003e All items ordered together ship together when the last item becomes available. \u003cstrong\u003ePlace separate orders\u003c\/strong\u003e to avoid delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll Pre-Orders Are Final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once placed, orders cannot be cancelled, refunded, credited, exchanged, split, or modified — including in the event of manufacturing delays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; text-align: center; color: #9a3412; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.5; text-transform: uppercase;\"\u003eBY PLACING YOUR ORDER, YOU AGREE TO ALL PRE-ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ===================== PRE-ORDER BOX END ===================== --\u003e\u003c!-- =============== PACKAGE PROTECTION BOX START =============== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #2563eb; background: #eff6ff; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 6px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #1d4ed8; font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🛡️ PACKAGE PROTECTION PLAN (RECOMMENDED)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003eAdd low-cost package protection at checkout to protect your entire order from delivery damage or loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 7px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Covers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damage in transit • lost or stolen package • full order value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 9px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✖ Does not cover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carrier delays or missed delivery windows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; color: #1e40af;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Without package protection, damage claims are denied and no replacements or refunds are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================ PACKAGE PROTECTION BOX END ================ --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= RELEASE DETAILS BOX START ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #64748b; background: #f8fafc; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 7px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #263238; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #1e293b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e💿 RELEASE DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifesavers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Kiss of Life\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retroactive Records\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e RRV2203\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 732131700190\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-Inch Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northern Lights Swirl\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-Color Jacket with Four-Page Vinyl Insert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Release:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1986 (Frontline Records)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMastered for Vinyl By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rob Colwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduced \u0026amp; Engineered By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Doug Doyle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================== RELEASE DETAILS BOX END ================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX START ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #b45309; background: #fffbeb; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 7px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #333; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #92400e; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🔥 KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e40TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTOR'S EDITION — 1986–2026!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNORTHERN LIGHTS SWIRL VINYL\u003c\/strong\u003e collector's edition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRETROACTIVE RECORDS REISSUE\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1986 Frontline Records classic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASTERED FOR VINYL BY ROB COLWELL.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOUR-PAGE VINYL INSERT\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring lyrics, archival photographs, memorabilia, and historical liner notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEXTENSIVE NEW LINER NOTES BY MATT CROSSLIN\u003c\/strong\u003e exploring the band's history and Michael Knott's arrival.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMICHAEL KNOTT'S CREATIVE CATALYST\u003c\/strong\u003e — a pivotal album in the evolution of Lifesavers Underground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePOST-PUNK, NEW WAVE, AND ALTERNATIVE ROCK\u003c\/strong\u003e with driving guitars and unforgettable melodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCED \u0026amp; ENGINEERED BY DOUG DOYLE\u003c\/strong\u003e at 3-D Studios in Costa Mesa, California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eFeatures \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Lee, Brian Doidge, and Michael Knott\u003c\/strong\u003e, with additional contributions from Doug Doyle, Kenny Samuels, and Alan Palmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 4px;\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong\u003e\"She's On Fire,\" \"I Pray You Pray,\" \"I Can't Wait,\" \"Free Her,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"See Me Fall.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFOR FANS OF:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cure, The Alarm, U2, The Church, The Psychedelic Furs, and 1980s post-punk and alternative rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================== KEY COLLECTOR DETAILS BOX END ================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= ALBUM WRITE-UP BOX START ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #334155; background: #fff; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 7px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #263238; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; color: #1e293b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🎸 ABOUT THE ALBUM — A KISS OF LIFE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #6b21a8; margin: 0 0 12px; line-height: 1.45;\"\u003eMICHAEL KNOTT'S CREATIVE CATALYST. NEW WAVE WITH A POST-PUNK EDGE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eBefore \u003cstrong\u003eLifesavers Underground\u003c\/strong\u003e, before the extraordinary succession of Michael Knott solo albums, and before his reputation as one of underground alternative rock's most adventurous and unpredictable songwriters, there was \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. Originally released in \u003cstrong\u003e1986 on Frontline Records\u003c\/strong\u003e, this remarkable album captures a band in transformation, moving beyond its earlier musical identity toward the darker, more atmospheric, and creatively ambitious sounds that would define much of Knott's subsequent career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e is an album filled with the musical possibilities of the mid-1980s. The influence of British new wave and post-punk is unmistakable, but Lifesavers never simply imitate their contemporaries. Instead, they combine \u003cstrong\u003eurgent rhythms, ringing guitars, memorable melodies, restless energy, and emotionally direct songwriting\u003c\/strong\u003e into something distinctly their own. The result is an album that sounds rooted in its era while pointing toward an entirely new chapter in underground alternative music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eMichael Knott's involvement proved transformative. Lifesavers had already established a following and released several recordings before Knott joined the group. But his arrival brought a new creative perspective, one that would eventually lead to the emergence of \u003cstrong\u003eLifesavers Underground (L.S.U.)\u003c\/strong\u003e. On \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, listeners can hear the beginning of that transition: the accessible melodies and energetic performances of Lifesavers colliding with the more introspective, unconventional artistic instincts that would become central to Knott's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eThe album opens with \u003cstrong\u003e\"She's On Fire,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e an immediate statement of purpose that sets the stage for the record's vibrant combination of melody and atmosphere. \u003cstrong\u003e\"I Pray You Pray\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"I Can't Wait\"\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate the band's ability to deliver infectious hooks without sacrificing urgency, while \u003cstrong\u003e\"Choose to Be True\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Highway to Zion\"\u003c\/strong\u003e offer additional glimpses of their evolving sound. The evocative \u003cstrong\u003e\"Dreamin'\"\u003c\/strong\u003e closes Side A with a different emotional texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eSide B continues with the irresistible \u003cstrong\u003e\"Love Boy Love Girl\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and the propulsive \u003cstrong\u003e\"Turn, Turn, Turn.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e Songs such as \u003cstrong\u003e\"We Live for the Son\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Free Her\"\u003c\/strong\u003e reveal a band willing to explore different arrangements and musical moods, while the closing \u003cstrong\u003e\"See Me Fall\"\u003c\/strong\u003e provides a memorable conclusion to this pivotal recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eProduced and engineered by \u003cstrong\u003eDoug Doyle\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e features \u003cstrong\u003eKevin Lee\u003c\/strong\u003e on drums and percussion, \u003cstrong\u003eBrian Doidge\u003c\/strong\u003e on bass, and \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Knott\u003c\/strong\u003e on vocals, guitars, keyboards, and percussion. The record also features contributions from Doyle, Kenny Samuels, and Alan Palmer. Together, they created an album that bridged the band's earlier history with the bold musical experiments still to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eThe historical significance of \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e extends well beyond the songs themselves. It represents a fascinating moment when one of the most distinctive voices in alternative music was finding a new artistic direction. Within months of the album's release, the Lifesavers name would give way to \u003cstrong\u003eLifesavers Underground\u003c\/strong\u003e, setting the stage for a remarkable series of recordings that challenged expectations and earned a devoted following.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE 40TH ANNIVERSARY VINYL COLLECTOR'S EDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e Retroactive Records celebrates four decades of \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e with this beautifully presented \u003cstrong\u003eNORTHERN LIGHTS SWIRL VINYL\u003c\/strong\u003e reissue, \u003cstrong\u003eMASTERED FOR VINYL BY ROB COLWELL\u003c\/strong\u003e. The full-color jacket is accompanied by a \u003cstrong\u003eFOUR-PAGE INSERT\u003c\/strong\u003e packed with original song lyrics, rare band photographs, archival memorabilia, and \u003cstrong\u003eEXTENSIVE NEW HISTORICAL LINER NOTES BY MATT CROSSLIN\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crosslin traces the band's fascinating journey from its earliest recordings through Michael Knott's arrival, the creation of \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e, and the transformation into Lifesavers Underground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 11px;\"\u003eWhether you discovered Lifesavers through their original Frontline Records releases or followed Michael Knott's career through L.S.U., Aunt Bettys, and his solo recordings, \u003cem\u003eA Kiss of Life\u003c\/em\u003e deserves a place in your collection. It is more than a nostalgic reminder of the 1980s. It is an essential chapter in the history of alternative rock, capturing a band on the verge of reinvention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOR FANS OF:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cure, The Alarm, U2, The Church, The Psychedelic Furs, and 1980s post-punk and alternative rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================== ALBUM WRITE-UP BOX END ================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= VINYL TRACKLIST BOX START ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #64748b; background: #f8fafc; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 7px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #263238; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #1e293b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🎵 VINYL TRACKLIST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; color: #6b21a8; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSIDE A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0 0 12px; padding-left: 25px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eShe's On Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eI Pray You Pray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eI Can't Wait\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eChoose to Be True\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eHighway to Zion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eDreamin'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin: 0 0 5px; color: #6b21a8; font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSIDE B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 25px; line-height: 1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eLove Boy Love Girl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eTurn, Turn, Turn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eWe Live for the Son\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0 0 2px;\"\u003eFree Her\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSee Me Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================== VINYL TRACKLIST BOX END ================== --\u003e\u003c!-- ================= SLASH TRACKLIST BOX START ================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #64748b; background: #f8fafc; padding: 16px; margin: 16px 0; border-radius: 7px; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #263238; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; color: #1e293b; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e🎵 TRACKLIST\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eShe's On Fire \/ I Pray You Pray \/ I Can't Wait \/ Choose to Be True \/ Highway to Zion \/ Dreamin' \/ Love Boy Love Girl \/ Turn, Turn, Turn \/ We Live for the Son \/ Free Her \/ See Me Fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ================== SLASH TRACKLIST BOX END ================== --\u003e","brand":"Boone's Overstock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48596430782601,"sku":"RRV2203","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2657\/0558\/files\/Lifesavers_KissOfLife_Vinyl_2.jpg?v=1791580421","url":"https:\/\/boonesoverstock.com\/products\/lifesavers-kiss-of-life-40th-anniversary-northern-lights-swirl-vinyl-2026-retroactive-remastered-only-200","provider":"Boone's Overstock","version":"1.0","type":"link"}