SCORPIONS

The fourth re-release of the first live album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The final release to feature Uli Jon Roth, who left the band after the 27 April taping session.
"Tokyo Tapes" was recorded at Nakano Sun Plaza (Tokyo's Nakano Ward, Japan) on 24 and 27 April, during the band's Japanese tour in 1978, and includes songs from all Scorpions' albums which were released before 1978. These shows were guitarist Uli Jon Roth's last performances with the band, who had announced his departure after the release of the "Taken By Force" album in December 1977.
The live album was originally released on 15 August 1978 in Japan only, with a cover artwork of an embossed platinum scorpion set on a rose, as opposed to a live shot of the band when it was eventually released in Europe in December 1978. It was released in the US in January 1979.
During these two shows (which share the same set list), the songs "Hell-Cat", "Catch Your Train" and the Japanese national anthem "Kimi ga yo" were also performed but were not included in the official album. In 2015, as part of Scorpions' 50th Anniversary, "Tokyo Tapes" was remastered and re-released as a double CD, with all omitted songs restored and including alternate version of several songs, originally found on the album.
This recording showcases the spectacular playing of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, who would soon leave the band for a misguided solo career, but displays some jaw-dropping technique here, most notably on the epic "We'll Burn the Sky." The rest of the band also puts in competent performances on such early standards as "In Trance", "Fly to the Rainbow", and "Speedy's Coming".
If you have any curiosity about the Scorpions' early material, "Tokyo Tapes" provides the perfect introduction!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, Double 180g heavy weight Yellow Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1978/2015/2023 (538881351). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side I
1. All Night Long 3:43
1. Pictured Life 3:13
2. Backstage Queen 3:40
3. Polar Nights 7:01
4. In Trance 5:27
Side II
1. We'll Burn The Sky 8:07
2. Suspender Love 3:41
3. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind 3:02
4. Fly To The Rainbow 9:38
Running time: 47:32 min.

Side III
1. He's A Woman, She's A Man 5:22
2. Speedy's Coming 3:39
3. Top Of The Bill 6:47
4. Hound Dog 1:14
5. Long Tall Sally 2:50
Side IV
1. Steamrock Fever 3:41
2. Dark Lady 4:38
3. Kōjō No Tsuki 3:18
4. Robot Man 5:49
Running time: 37:18 min.

Total playing time: 84:50 min.

Amazing show in Vienna, from Unbreakable World Tour 2004, by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
DVD features live concert, Rockumentary and video clip.
Dolby Digital 5.1; 2:0| PAL 4:3 | All | German, English, Spanish | 160 min. approx.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany), 2005. Bootleg.

Tracklist:
1. New Generation
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em
3. Bad Boys Running Wild
4. The Zoo
5. Deep And Dark
6. Coast To Coast
7. Holiday
8. Through My Eyes
9. Blackout
10. Blood Too Hot
11. Big City Nights
12. Still Loving You
13. Wind Of Change
14. Rock You Like A Hurricane

The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“.  Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland GmbH, 2004 (82876 56088 2). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. New Generation     5:51 
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em     4:03 
3. Deep And Dark     3:37 
4. Borderline     4:53     
5. Blood Too Hot     4:16 
6. Maybe I Maybe You     3:30 
7. Someday Is Now     3:24 
8. My City My Town     4:55 
9. Through My Eyes     5:23 
10. Can You Feel It     3:47 
11. This Time     3:34 
12. She Said     4:32 
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix)     4:24
Total playing time: 56:09

The fifteenth full-length album by the legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
In this album, Scorpions return to their original, rawer style of music after many concept albums and experimenting with different styles. After the bad “Eye To Eye“ the Scorpions finally try it with honest Hard Rock on “Unbreakable“.  Songs like the fast “Someday Is Now” will blows through your ears, “My City My Town” is perfect for relaxed cruising on the highway with its nice chorus and the good bridge, “Through My Eyes”, which alternates between acoustic guitars and hefty heavier riffs, only put you in a good mood. Especially the latter song should find its way into the Hanover based band’s live set, because it is closest to the old grenades of the 80s. But also with songs like the dramatic opener “New Generation”, the melancholic rocker “Deep And Dark” or the very energetic, but still very melodic “Borderline” they deliver the goods, depending on your mood.
The Scorpions have a very unique sound, and this album is an expansion on that wonderful sound. The riffs are new and fresh, and although they lost a bit of the metal feel they still have that old feel to them. They did add a modern feel to it with some more effects, which is very noticeable during the solo on "Can You Feel It". Speaking of solos they're great, a bit shorter than normal but still great on the ears!
This was the first album with Pawel Maciwoda on bass guitar.
Overall this album kicks ass! Go get it right now! If you’re a fan of the older Scorpions you won’t be disappointed. They've got some monster hits on this album and let’s just hope that they keep on coming. The scorpion has re-adjusted its poisonous sting!!
BMG Deutschland/BMG Russia, 2004 (14752). Special Russian Version. Made in Russia. First press.


Tracklist:
1. New Generation     5:51 
2. Love 'em Or Leave 'em     4:03 
3. Deep And Dark     3:37 
4. Borderline     4:53     
5. Blood Too Hot     4:16 
6. Maybe I Maybe You     3:30 
7. Someday Is Now     3:24 
8. My City My Town     4:55 
9. Through My Eyes     5:23 
10. Can You Feel It     3:47 
11. This Time     3:34 
12. She Said     4:32 
13. Remember The Good Times (Retro Garage Mix)     4:24
Total playing time: 56:09

The fourth re-release of the fourth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
It was the first album of the band to attract attention outside Europe.
The album was a step in the band's shift from Psychedelic music to Hard Rock. For the first time in the band's career, the line-up stayed the same, with Klaus Meine on vocals, Uli Jon Roth on lead guitar, Rudolf Schenker on rhythm guitar, Francis Buchholz on bass, and Rudy Lenners on drums. The nine tracks were laid down with Dieter Dierks producing.
The title is described as being a reference to time as the killer of innocence. The original cover featured a nude prepubescent ten-year-old girl with a shattered glass effect obscuring her genitalia, which stirred controversy in the UK, U.S. and elsewhere. As a result, the album was re-issued with a different cover in some countries.
The band is in top form and churns out some melodic yet blistering Heavy Rock. "Virgin Killer" is full of heavy songs and exceptionally fast, innovative guitar leads by Uli Jon Roth. These songs are infectious and Uli's guitar solo on the Jimi Hendrix inspired "Polar Nights" exhibits the thunder-heavy riffs and grooves that make it a classic.
"Virgin Killer" is a milestone. In every sense of the word, it wows the listener with a fresh, rocking sound and an all around tighter musical base. It lacks the Psychedelic noodling that we loved on "In Trance", but the songs are catchier, more polished and Klaus Meine’s vocals are the best they’d ever get in the 70s. His light, attitude-filled crooning sails deftly over the crisp guitar riffs and energetic drumming. This whole album is just really tailored to perfection all around. The songs are short and manageable.
The Hendrix comparisons are endless, "Virgin Killer" is simply essential listening. Truly one of the revolutionary, early Heavy Metal albums; a landmark album for the genre's development that made Uli Jon Roth a guitar legend.
Remastered From The Original Tapes By Mischa Janisch At Sunshine Mastering, one of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Blue Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1976/2023 (538875781). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Pictured Life 3:21
2. Catch Your Train 3:32
3. In Your Park 3:39
4. Backstage Queen 3:10
5. Virgin Killer 3:41

Side Two
1. Hell-Cat 2:54
2. Crying Days 4:36
3. Polar Nights 5:07
4. Yellow Raven 4:58

Total playing time: 34:55 min.

The second re-release of the second live album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The original audio was recorded live during the Love At First Sting Tour (January 23rd 1984 - February 7th 1985) and produced by Dieter Dierks. The shows were recorded at:
Bercy, Paris, France (1984-02-29);
The Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA (1984-04-24 & 1984-04-25);
Sports Arena, San Diego, CA, USA (1984-04-26);
Pacific Amphitheatre, Costa Mesa, CA, USA (1984-04-28);
Sporthalle, Cologne, West Germany (1984-11-17).
The album peaked at #17 in worldwide charts, and #4 in Germany. It got Platinum after selling 1.5 Million copies worldwide.
Since the Scorpions' career was at its peak, "World Wide Live" could not have been recorded at a better time. This 19-track album contains all of their early-80s hits and is the Scorpions' only worthwhile live album, and is a must for their fans!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, Double 180g heavy weight Orange Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve, including Poster.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1985/2015/2023 (538881301). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Countdown 0:41
2. Coming Home 3:17
3. Blackout 4:04
4. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:53
5. Loving You Sunday Morning 4:42
6. Make It Real 3:49
Side 2
1. Big City Nights 4:59
2. Coast To Coast 5:13
3. Holiday 3:23
4. Still Loving You 5:50
Playing time: 39:51 min.

Side 3
1. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:15
2. Can't Live Without You 5:33
3. Another Piece Of Meat 3:47
4. Dynamite 7:14
Side 4
1. The Zoo 5:56
2. No One Like You 4:09
3. Can't Get Enough, Pt. 1 2:17
4. Six String Sting 4:16
5. Can't Get Enough, Pt. 2 1:55
Playing time: 39:22 min.

Total playing time: 158:15 min.