Killers is the second by hard rock group . It was released only outside the US, but quickly became available as an import. Of the album's twelve songs, four were new compositions recorded specifically for it: "I'm a Legend Tonight", "Down on Your Knees", "Nowhere to Run", and "Partners in Crime".

Despite being pictured on the album's cover art (from the photo-session for Music from "The Elder"), lead guitarist and co-founder did not participate at all in the production of Killers. He had essentially ended his active involvement with Kiss in late 1981, although he would not officially leave the group until the end of 1982, after the release of this compilation. His replacement for the Killers sessions was , who had previously subbed for Frehley on a handful of studio tracks on 1977's . However, whereas Kulick had been asked to mimic Frehley's playing style when recording for Alive II, he was permitted to employ his own techniques for Killers.

Due to the large volume of Kiss live albums and greatest hits albums already available domestically, Phonogram decided to issue the album outside the US. The album sold in moderate numbers, reaching its highest chart position of #6 in . Killers peaked at #21 and #27 in and , respectively. In and the UK, it reached #41 and #42, respectively. None of the singles released from the album charted in any country.

Side oneNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."I'm a Legend Tonight"  , 3:592."Down on Your Knees"  Stanley, , 3:313.""  4:204.""  Stanley3:175."" (7" mix)Stanley, , 2:406.""  Stanley, 3:59Side twoNo.TitleWriter(s)Length1."Nowhere to Run"  Stanley4:322."Partners in Crime"  Stanley, Mitchell3:453."" (Edit)Stanley, Ezrin3:534.""  Stanley4:115."" (Edit)Stanley, Poncia, 4:186."" (Live)Stanley, Simmons3:58