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The first remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy Heavy Metal ("Dynamite", "No One Like You"). Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs.
After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead vocalist Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords, and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with Don Dokken as vocalist; however none of those recordings are featured on the album. Rudolf Schenker could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.
A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video.
The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on June 24, 1982 and Platinum on March 8, 1984.
"Blackout" has arguably been called the Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust - it has more energy than anything else they have ever released!
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1982/1997 (314 534 786-2). Made in USA.


Tracklist:
1. Blackout 3:48
2. Can't Live Without You 3:47
3. No One Like You 3:57
4. You Give Me All I Need 3:38
5. Now! 2:35
6. Dynamite 4:12
7. Arizona 3:56
8. China White 6:58
9. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:50
Total playing time: 36:41 min.

Remastered re-release of the eighth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Blackout" was the Scorpions' first majorly successful album, due to its clever balance of Pop/Rock (the title track), power ballads ("When the Smoke Is Going Down"), and catchy Heavy Metal ("Dynamite", "No One Like You"). Vocalist Klaus Meine had a throat operation prior to the record's release, and surprisingly, his voice sounds more melodic and lively than ever. The rest of the band sounds great as well, and the album is highlighted by the fast-paced performances of guitarists Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs.
After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead vocalist Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords, and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with Don Dokken as vocalist; however none of those recordings are featured on the album. Rudolf Schenker could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.
A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video.
The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on June 24, 1982 and Platinum on March 8, 1984.
"Blackout" has arguably been called the Scorpions' best record ever, and that statement is not unjust - it has more energy than anything else they have ever released!
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Crystal Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1982/2015/2023 (538881321). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Blackout 3:49
2. Can't Live Without You 3:47
3. No One Like You 3:58
4. You Give Me All I Need 3:40
5. Now! 2:35

Side 2
1. Dynamite 4:13
2. Arizona 3:55
3. China White 6:58
4. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:51

Total playing time: 36:41 min.

The second cover-album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The album includes new, completely rerecorded versions of their greatest hits, as well as cover songs of other bands, that have hugely influenced Scorpions down the years. The half of the album features re-recorded versions of their own classic songs and the other half cover versions of 1960s and early 1970s popular Rock songs.
Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album, “Sting In The Tail”, and promoted it with what was billed as their Farewell World Tour, they have a new package combining newly-recorded productions of some of their classic songs, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You", with covers of songs previously recorded by Soft Cell, T. Rex, The Beatles, Small Faces, The Kinks, and Rolling Stones.
During its first week on sale in the US, "Comeblack" sold about 5000 copies, debuting at number 90 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2011 (88697 99067 1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

LP1 – Side A
1. Rhythm of Love (New Version) 3:40 
2. No One Like You (New Version) 4:06 
3. The Zoo (New Version) 5:37
LP1 – Side B
1. Rock You Like a Hurricane (New Version) 4:15
2. Blackout (New Version) 3:48
3. Wind of Change (New Version) 5:08
Running time: 26:34 min.

LP2 – Side A
1. Still Loving You (New Version) 6:43
2. Tainted Love (Gloria Jones cover) 3:21
3. Children of The Revolution (T. Rex cover) 3:32
LP2 – Side B
1. Across the Universe (The Beatles cover) 3:17 
2. Tin Soldier (Small Faces cover) 3:13 
3. All Day and All of The Night (The Kinks cover) 3:15 
4. Ruby Tuesday (Rolling Stones cover) 3:54
Running time: 27:15 min.

Total playing time: 53:49 min.

The second cover-album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The album includes new, completely rerecorded versions of their greatest hits, as well as cover songs of other bands, that have hugely influenced Scorpions down the years. The half of the album features re-recorded versions of their own classic songs and the other half cover versions of 1960s and early 1970s popular Rock songs.
Twenty months after Scorpions released what was announced as their last album, “Sting In The Tail”, and promoted it with what was billed as their Farewell World Tour, they have a new package combining newly-recorded productions of some of their classic songs, including "Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You", with covers of songs previously recorded by Soft Cell, T. Rex, The Beatles, Small Faces, The Kinks, and Rolling Stones.
During its first week on sale in the US, "Comeblack" sold about 5000 copies, debuting at number 90 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbhH, 2011 (88697 83074 2). Made in UK. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Rhythm of Love (New Version) 3:40 
2. No One Like You (New Version) 4:06 
3. The Zoo (New Version) 5:37
4. Rock You Like a Hurricane (New Version) 4:15
5. Blackout (New Version) 3:48
6. Wind of Change (New Version) 5:08
7. Still Loving You (New Version) 6:43
8. Tainted Love (Gloria Jones cover) 3:21
9. Children of The Revolution (T. Rex cover) 3:32
10. Across the Universe (The Beatles cover) 3:17 
11. Tin Soldier (Small Faces cover) 3:13 
12. All Day and All of The Night (The Kinks cover) 3:15 
13. Ruby Tuesday (Rolling Stones cover) 3:54
Total playing time: 53:49 min.

The eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to feature the "Lovedrive" - era lineup, with bassist Francis Buchholz leaving the band in January 1992.
After the release of "Savage Amusement" in 1988, the Scorpions expressed disdain toward the album, feeling that it was too polished when compared to their other work. Their longtime producer, Dieter Dierks, was replaced with well-known Rock producer Keith Olsen, who would produce "Crazy World" and assist in making it one of the Scorpions' greatest recordings. Their music had certainly changed since "Savage Amusement", sounding a little bit heavier and less glamorous. But even with the Metal sound, the songs remain melodic and catchy. The power ballads on the album, "Wind of Change" and "Send Me an Angel", are arguably two of the band's greatest slow numbers, boasting soothing harmony and lyrics. 
"Crazy World" peaked at number 21 on Billboard 200 Chart in 1991. The song "Wind of Change" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and "Send Me an Angel" reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it remains the only Scorpions album to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in November 1991. In the United States, it is the band's second best-selling album to 1984's "Love At First Sting", and their last one to be certified at least Gold by the RIAA.
"Crazy World" remains the Scorpions' finest '90s album and is sure to please its listeners!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury, 1990 (846 908-2). Made in Germany. First press. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:
1. Tease Me Please Me 04:46
2. Don't Believe Her 04:56
3. To Be With You In Heaven 04:51
4. Wind Of Change 05:13
5. Restless Nights 05:48
6. Lust Or Love 04:23
7. Kicks After Six 03:50
8. Hit Between 04:34
9. Money And Fame 05:08
10. Crazy World 05:09
11. Send Me An Angel 04:33
Total playing time: 53:13 min.

Re-release of the eleventh full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The band's first album in a decade and a half to not be produced by Dieter Dierks and is widely considered to be the last "classic" Scorpions album. It was the last studio album to feature the "Lovedrive" - era lineup, with bassist Francis Buchholz leaving the band in January 1992.
After the release of "Savage Amusement" in 1988, the Scorpions expressed disdain toward the album, feeling that it was too polished when compared to their other work. Their longtime producer, Dieter Dierks, was replaced with well-known Rock producer Keith Olsen, who would produce "Crazy World" and assist in making it one of the Scorpions' greatest recordings. Their music had certainly changed since "Savage Amusement", sounding a little bit heavier and less glamorous. But even with the Metal sound, the songs remain melodic and catchy. The power ballads on the album, "Wind of Change" and "Send Me an Angel", are arguably two of the band's greatest slow numbers, boasting soothing harmony and lyrics. 
"Crazy World" peaked at number 21 on Billboard 200 Chart in 1991. The song "Wind of Change" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1991, and "Send Me an Angel" reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. In the UK, it remains the only Scorpions album to attain Silver certification (60,000 units sold) by the British Phonographic Industry, achieving this in November 1991. In the United States, it is the band's second best-selling album to 1984's "Love At First Sting", and their last one to be certified at least Gold by the RIAA.
"Crazy World" remains the Scorpions' finest '90s album and is sure to please its listeners!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury, 1990 (846 908-2). Made in Germany. Re-press.


Tracklist:
1. Tease Me Please Me 04:46
2. Don't Believe Her 04:56
3. To Be With You In Heaven 04:51
4. Wind Of Change 05:13
5. Restless Nights 05:48
6. Lust Or Love 04:23
7. Kicks After Six 03:50
8. Hit Between 04:34
9. Money And Fame 05:08
10. Crazy World 05:09
11. Send Me An Angel 04:33
Total playing time: 53:13 min.

The twelfth full-length album by the legendary German Melodic Hard Rock band.
Scorpions' 12th studio album in 21 years, tried to pick up where "Crazy World" had left off, continuing to pursue a harder and more dynamic sound. Probably a bit influenced by Seattle's emerging Grunge scene, Scorpions turned to an even more Heavy guitar-based sound and even louder drumming in its mix, in an attempt to follow music trends of that time. Unfortunately, however, "Face The Heat" doesn't manage to be as consistent as its predecessor: after a very heavy and positive start, it starts to deteriorate and it doesn't seem able to pick itself up and match that initial promising start. It's an album that presents some very good tracks and a considerable amount of inspired moments, but its inconsistency often keeps it from achieving its full potential. Certainly, it's a decent album, but judging from its opening 5 or 6 tracks, it could've been a lot better.
This album marked band's status as a sort of political band with the song "Alien Nation", which was about the re-unification of Germany. Album had a contemporary touch to it, as the band were then going with the current trends, before later returning to their original style in "Unbreakable" in 2004.
This is also the last album to feature drummer Herman Rarebell, and the first with Ralph Rieckermann on bass guitar.
The song "Under the Same Sun" was played during the ending credits of the 1994 film "On Deadly Ground".
Still a nice addition to Scorpions' long discography!
PolyGram Records Inc./Mercury/Universal, 1993 (518 280-2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:
1. Alien Nation 5:44
2. No Pain No Gain 3:55
3. Someone To Touch 4:28
4. Under The Same Sun 4:53
5. Unholy Alliance 5:17
6. Woman 5:56
7. Hate To Be Nice 3:33
8. Taxman Woman 4:30
9. Ship Of Fools 4:15
10. Nightmare Avenue 3:54
11. Lonely Nights 4:50
Bonus Tracks:
12. Destin 3:17
13. Daddy's Girl 4:17
Total playing time: 58:49

The second full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
The band's first release with guitarist Uli Jon Roth and bassist Francis Buchholz, and the only one to include drummer Jürgen Rosenthal.
In support of the "Lonesome Crow" album, Scorpions toured as the opening act for the British Rock band UFO. At the end of the tour, Scorpions lead guitarist Michael Schenker was asked to fill an open position as UFO's guitarist and accepted the position. Schenker's departure temporarily resulted in the breakup of the band, but Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine ultimately merged with the band Dawn Road. The new band consisted of guitarist Uli Jon Roth, replacing Michael, as well as drummer Jürgen Rosenthal, keyboardist Achim Kirschnig and bass guitarist Francis Buchholz. The new line-up assumed the Scorpions name and recorded "Fly To The Rainbow". Three songs on the album were co-written with departing guitarist Michael Schenker, as part of his agreement on leaving the band.
This album is very diverse in its sound and song structures, probably due to the new members' influences from Uli's band Dawn Road, and the band looking for material to fill an album as much as musical direction. The album was created as two bands came together: two members from Scorpions, who had recorded "Lonesome Crow", and three members from Dawn Road. To make matters a bit more complicated, the keyboardist, who wasn't actually a full member, also came from Dawn Road, and some songs were co-written by a former Scorpions member, Rudolf's brother Michael. The result is somewhat eclectic, and it is feasible to discern which elements are from the Roth/Dawn Road camp and which ones are from the Scorpions camp (and with or without Michael).
There are elements on this album which Scorpions never tried before or after; such as the Spanish-like chord Progression on "They Need a Million" (Therion would rather copy that on "Melez"; it also became the staple of a song like Amorphis' "Nightfall"; though probably indirectly influenced by Kingston Wall's "Another Piece of Cake"). There are also some major Hippie moments, aside of the lyrics and album cover, such as the tripping section at the beginning of "Far Away", which can't really be found on any other Scorpions album. Overall, this is also the Scorpions' album, with the most acoustic guitars on it. There are no Jazz elements or Psychedelic influences, and the Black Sabbath like guitar tone is gone. Most of this record consists of more drawn out songs with a peaceful texture. One of the important aspects of Scorpions is revealed here too and that is conveying emotion.
The drum production is courtesy of engineer Mack, who is also responsible for the superb live drum sound on Black Sabbath's "Dehumanizer" recorded 18 years after and to the drum sound on Deep Purple's "Stormbringer", recorded just a few months later in the same studio. In retrospect, Jürgen Rosenthal, who plays on this album, was the most promising of all three drummers who played in Scorpions while Roth was there. His style is very energetic, and little things like the cowbell at the end of the "Speedy's Coming" chorus are nice touches. Too bad he was drafted in the army… but his stuff with Eloy is pretty good too. More line-up changes were in store for the band throughout the decade, but it must be noted this was their first collaboration with bassist Francis Bucholtz, one of the members of the band's most successful era.
"Fly To The Rainbow" is a strong sophomore effort from the German lads. The peaceful and tranquil tone of the album accompanied by Meine’s majestic vocals and Roth’s inspiring guitar playing is very satisfying. Even though this is not what about Scorpions are known, this is still an enjoyable record, and they would keep on getting better!
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 Violet Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1974/2023 (538875761). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Speedy's Coming 3:32
2. They Need A Million 4:47
3. Drifting Sun 7:39
4. Fly People Fly 4:59

Side 2
1. This Is My Song 4:06
2. Far Away 5:35
3. Fly To The Rainbow 9:51

Total playing time: 40:09 min.

The fourth re-release of the third full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock band.
The music on this album was a departure from the Progressive rock of the two previous albums, to Hard Rock sound of shorter and tighter arrangements, with which the band would achieve their global success and fame. This was the first of two studio albums to feature drummer Rudy Lenners, as well as their first collaboration with producer Dieter Dierks, who would go on to help the band release a long streak of internationally successful albums up until the 1980s.
After the recordings of "Lonesome Crow", the band went on tour, during which they served as the warm-up act for the British band "UFO". "UFO" vocalist Phil Mogg was very impressed by Michael Schenker's guitar playing and charismatic performance, so he offered him to join the band. Michael agreed and left "Scorpions" in 1973, even before the band started recording "Fly to the Rainbow". This departure proved to be decisive, not only because Michael Schenker developed his sound and guitar playing technic, eventually becoming famous as one of the greatest guitarists in his field, but also because of the addition of Uli Jon Roth into the band, a guitarist who helped shape the sound of "Scorpions" on the following four studio albums and the masterful live album "Tokyo Tapes".  Roth, whose style was greatly influenced by Jimi Hendrix, brought power and strength on the one hand and a mystical and classical aura on the other hand, which became the driving force behind the band, together with Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine. The first album of the new line-up, "Fly To The Rainbow", was released in 1974, when Uli Jon Roth was already part of the band. However, Roth's contribution was limited to writing two songs, only one of them on his own, compared to five songs written by Rudolf Schenker and Klaus Meine, three of them in collaboration with Michael Schenker, as part of his deal with Scorpions, before he left them in favour of UFO.
This was also the band's first album to feature the band's name written in the now-familiar font, used on nearly all subsequent album covers. The original version of the album cover was censored for clearly showing the cover model's exposed breast hanging down towards the guitar. Later releases blacked out the breast so that it is not visible. This is the first of many Scorpions album covers to have been censored. The White Stratocaster shown on the cover belonged to Roth, and he can be seen playing the same guitar on the cover of the Electric Sun album "Fire Wind". This is the guitar that Roth used on all subsequent Scorpions and Electric Sun albums on which he played.
Scorpions are known for their amazing ability to combine melancholic and sweet ballads with Heavy Metal crunch riffs, and all these started here, in this album. "In Trance" was the first album in which Scorpions designed their unique sound, and it only got better on the next albums. Excellent singing and powerful music make this the best Scorpions recording working with Uli Jon Roth.
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 Clear Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1975/2023 (538875771). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Dark Lady 3:25
2. In Trance 4:42
3. Life's Like A River 3:50
4. Top Of The Bill 3:22
5. Living And Dying 3:18

Side 2
1. Robot Man 2:42
2. Evening Wind 5:02
3. Sun In My Hand 4:20
4. Longing For Fire 2:42
5. Night Lights 3:14

Total playing time: 36:37 min.

The first re-release of a live DVD by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
"Live At Wacken Open Air 2006 (A Night To Remember / A Journey Through Time) was supposed to be released on 18 December 2007, but was delayed till 12 February 2008 for reasons undisclosed to the public.
The set list was decided through a vote on the Scorpions official website, as explained by the band: "Wacken 2006 was a very special concert for us, exciting and challenging and, most important of all, a family reunion. We wanted our fans to participate, so in summer 2006 we put a set of 50 songs on our homepage for the community to vote. Many of the songs chosen we had on our set-list anyway, but there were also many surprises. Together with Michael Schenker, Uli Jon Roth and Herman Rarebell, this show at Wacken gave us a great platform to journey through time — 35 years of Scorpions history", - Scorpions.
Special Guests:
Uli Jon Roth on tracks 6, 7, 8, 22, 23, 24;
Michael Schenker on tracks 12, 13, 14, 15, 22, 23, 24;
Herman Rarebell on tracks 17, 18, 24;
Tyson Schenker on track 24.
DVD 9 | PAL | Dolby Digital Stereo | 5.1 Surround Sound | PCM Stereo | 16:9 | Reg. 0 | 139 min.
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH/Sony Music Entertainment Czech Republic s.r.o., 2007/2010 (8869745570296). Made in Czech.


Tracklist:
1. Coming Home 3:31
2. Bad Boys Running Wild 5:10
3. The Zoo 6:20
4. Loving You Sunday Morning 3:53
5. Make It Real 5:20
6. Pictured Life 3:27
7. Speedy's Coming 3:57
8. We'll Burn The Sky 8:43
9. Love 'em Or Leave 'em 4:37
10. Don't Believe Her 4:42
11. Tease Me Please Me 5:43
12. Coast To Coast 6:15
13. Holiday 6:41
14. Lovedrive 5:08
15. Another Piece Of Meat 3:54
16. Kottak Attack 7:52
17. Blackout 4:31
18. No One Like You 4:49
19. Six String Sting 3:48
20. Big City Nights 5:41
21. Can't Get Enough 5:08
22. Still Loving You 7:05
23. In Trance 5:04
24. Bolero (cover of Maurice Ravel’s Boléro) 6:12
25. Ready To Sting 2:01
26. Rock You Like A Hurricane 9:24
Running time: 138:56 min.

Released on Blu-Ray Disc only, this is the one of the first concert videos in 3D format.
It was recorded at Saarbrücken, Germany, April 15, 2011.
Now available on DVD-R!
Bootleg, 2011. Used (cover/disc): NM/NM.


Tracklist:
1. Intro 1:48
2. Sting In The Tail 3:27
3. Make It Real 3:37
4. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:51
5. The Zoo 5:50
6. Coast To Coast 5:12
7. Loving You Sunday Morning 4:03
8. The Best Is Yet To Come 5:48
9. Send Me An Angel 3:50
10. Holiday 6:22
11. Raised On Rock 4:03
12. Tease Me, Please Me 5:23
13. Dynamite 4:00
14. Kottak Attack 6:49
15. Blackout 3:52
16. Six String Sting 3:00
17. Big City Nights 7:04
18. Still Loving You 6:02
19. Wind Of Change 5:05
20. Rock You Like A Hurricane 6:47
21. When The Smoke Is Going Down 3:00
Total running time: 98:53 min.

The first remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1984/1997 (314 534 787-2). Made in USA.


Tracklist:
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:53
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:10
3. I'm Leaving You 4:13
4. Coming Home 4:58
5. The Same Thrill 3:30
6. Big City Nights 4:02
7. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:02
8. Crossfire 4:33
9. Still Loving You 6:27
Total playing time: 40:48 min.

Remastered re-release of the ninth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Although the Scorpions had already achieved fame after 1982's "Blackout", "Love At First Sting" brought them their biggest Single of the decade, the slick anthem "Rock You Like A Hurricane," with some greatly underrated songs to back it up.
The album opens with the hair-raising "Bad Boys Running Wild" and continues with songs such as the memorable "Big City Nights" and the half-ballad, half-powerhouse rocker "Coming Home". The record also contains what just may be the band's best ballad ever, the tear-jerking "Still Loving You".
“Love At First Sting” became the most successful album of the band in the USA, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984 and went triple Platinum. The song "Rock You Like a Hurricane" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the same year; "Still Loving You" reached number 64 on the same chart, number 14 in Germany, number 2 in the French and Swiss Top 50.
Considering the fact that the album has some of their best-ever Singles, "Love At First Sting" is definitely a must for all fans of the Scorpions. This album is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded Heavy Metal albums ever released.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Silver Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1984/2015/2023 (538881311). Made in the EU.


Tracklist: 


Side A 
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:13
3. I'm Leaving You 4:16
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:33

Side B
6. Big City Nights 4:08
7. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
8. Crossfire 4:32
9. Still Loving You 6:28

Total playing time: 41:10 min.

The first remastered re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Mercury Records/PolyGram, 1979/1997 (314 534 784-2). Made in USA.


Tracklist: 
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:39
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:31
3. Always Somewhere 4:58
4. Coast To Coast 4:43
5. Can't Get Enough 2:38
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:59
7. Lovedrive 4:52
8. Holiday 6:32
Total playing time: 36:52 min.

Sixth full-length album by the German Hard’n’Heavy legend.
“Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This is the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" lineup.
Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI/Breeze Music, 1979/1984 (54 1452754). Made in Italy. Used: NM/NM.

Tracklist:
1. Loving You Sunday Morning
2. Another Piece Of Meat
3. Always Somewhere
4. Coast To Coast
5. Can't Get Enough
6. Is There Anybody There ?
7. Lovedrive
8. Holiday

The first re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979/1983 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40

Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31

Total playing time: 36:28 min.

The sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Harvest/EMI Records Holland BV, 1979 (5C 062-45 275). Made in Holland. First press. Used (cover/disc): VG+/EX+.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40

Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31

Total playing time: 36:28 min.

The fourth re-release of the sixth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
Being the band’s first album to be released by Harvest/EMI, following the band's departure from RCA label, “Lovedrive” was a major evolution of the band's sound, which exhibited their classic style that would be later developed over their next few albums.
Prior to "Lovedrive" recording, the Scorpions' line-up had a major change when their lead guitarist, Uli Jon Roth, quit the band. Michael Schenker, younger brother of rhythm guitarist Rudolf Schenker, performed lead guitar on 3 songs. This was also the first album to feature Matthias Jabs on lead guitar, and by extent, first to feature the band's "classic" line-up. With this in mind, the band not only highlighted the album with the licks and riffs of three guitarists (Rudolf Schenker, Michael Schenker, Matthias Jabs), but they also dramatically changed their style to sound more like that of Van Halen. This change is quite welcome; not only are the performances more unpredictable, but the lyrics and melodies are better written. In fact, some of the Scorpions' best songs, such as "Loving You Sunday Morning", "Holiday" and "Coast to Coast" are found here, making it one of their finest!
"Lovedrive" reached No. 55 on the US charts, demonstrating that the band was gathering an international following. Album certified as Gold on 28 May 1986 by the RIAA and ranked 25 on IGN's list of the top 25 Metal Albums.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Red Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1979/2023 (538881341). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Loving You Sunday Morning 5:35
2. Another Piece Of Meat 3:30
3. Always Somewhere 4:54
4. Coast To Coast 4:40

Side 2
5. Can't Get Enough 2:35
6. Is There Anybody There? 3:55
7. Lovedrive 4:48
8. Holiday 6:31

Total playing time: 36:28 min.

Limited Tour Edition of the eighteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
German Heavy Metal icons Scorpions hit the 50-year mark in 2015, being initially conceived all the way back in 1965 by a 16-year-old Rudolf Schenker as a beat band very much in line with the trends of the time, and slowly evolving into a Hard Rock force to contend with by the end of the '70s. Multi-Platinum-selling singles and omnipresent commercial success peaked out for the Scorpions sometime in the early '80s, but they kept the flame alive for a dedicated army of followers for decades to come.
"Sting In The Tail" was a declarative return to the radio Metal roots of the band's most popular work from the '80s. "Return To Forever" follows suit very much, with the 12 new songs here embodying the same over the top celebration and hedonistic revelry of a much younger Scorpions. Production handled by longtime Scorpions collaborators Mikael Nord Andersson and Martin Hansen replaces some of the thin production choices of the '80s with smarter arrangements and better sound on radio-ready Pop-metal jams like "Rollin' Home" and more introspective tunes like "Eye of the Storm." The songwriting here is on par with some of the band's best work, which figures, as they've been working in a field they helped originate for decades.
Fans of the band's best-loved material will immediately connect with the fun-loving party burners and soft-edged power balladry of the album, all leaning just enough on the band's own storied past for influence but inspired enough to avoid dipping into self-parody. They pretty much wrote the book on sleazy FM radio Metal, so in the case of revisiting their glory days on "Return To Forever", who's to blame the Scorpions for taking a few pages from the book they wrote themselves?
"Return To Forever" is classic Scorpions. They have come up with an album that oozes 1980s and it is just what their fans want from them! The soaring guitars, Meine’s accent cutting through; it will take the listener right back to when Rock was king, beautifully nostalgic. Return to Forever does not break new ground, but it certainly proves the Scorpions have a lot of life left in them and they are not ready to hang up the guitars just yet!!
The album marks the final release of the band with longtime drummer James Kottak, who was replaced in 2016 by former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee.
Limited Tour Edition release features seven Bonus Tracks and two Bonus DVDs with two live performances in 2015, music videos and interviews.
DVDs include two complete concerts from the 2015 tour: The open-air gig at the French Hellfest festival, where Scorpions headlined, and their show at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York featuring an impressive guest performance on "No One Like You" by twelve-year-old guitarist Brandon Niederauer.
The brand-new fifteen-minute video documentary "On The Road In America" by Dennis Dirksen gets to the heart of the matter that the Scorpions are able to consistently attract new generations of fans, who are delighted by their songs, sound, and shows. Shot during the current world tour in California and Las Vegas, it gives a voice to fans spanning from teenagers to rock 'n' roll veterans. The film impressively shows how popular the Scorpions are in the U.S., and it's touching to see fans burst into tears while taking photos with the musicians. One highlight is the story of the Ukrainian woman who at the time used "Wind Of Change" as an impetus to immigrate to the U.S., and has been a dedicated follower of the band ever since.
In an extensive track-by-track interview, Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker and Matthias Jabs offer a sneak peek into the band's musical universe with anecdotes about the origin and meaning of the songs on "Return To Forever".
2x DVD 9 | Dolby Digital 2.0 | NTSC | 16:9 | Reg: 0 | Duration: 180 Min. (DVD 1), 170 Min. (DVD 2) | DVD COPY CONTROL
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015/2016 (88875 19329 2). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

CD (“Return To Forever - Tour Edition”)
1. Going Out With A Bang 3:46
2. We Built This House 3:53
3. Rock My Car 3:20
4. House Of Cards 5:05
5. All For One 2:58
6. Rock 'n' Roll Band 3:55
7. Catch Your Luck And Play 3:33
8. Rollin' Home 4:03
9. Hard Rockin' The Place 4:06
10. Eye Of The Storm 4:28
11. The Scratch 3:41
12. Gypsy Life 4:52
Bonus Tracks:
13. The World We Used To Know 3:51
14. Dancing With The Moonlight 3:42
15. When The Truth Is A Lie 4:27
16. Who We Are 2:33
17. Crazy Ride 4:21
18. One And One Is Three 4:22
19. Delirious 2:56
Total playing time: 74:01 min.

DVD 1 (Live in Brooklyn, NY - September 12, 2015)
1. Going Out with a Bang 04:24
2. Make It Real 03:58
3. The Zoo 06:03
4. Coast to Coast 06:47
5. 70’s Medley: Top of the Bill / Steamrock Fever / Speedy's Coming / Catch Your Train 08:46
6. We Built This House 03:52
7. Delicate Dance 05:43
8. Acoustic Medley: Always Somewhere / Eye of the Storm / Send Me an Angel 08:57
9. Wind of Change 05:33
10. Rock ’N’ Roll Band 04:09
11. Dynamite 03:57
12. In the Line of Fire 01:10
13. Kottack Attack 06:15
14. Blackout 05:16
15. No One like You (feat. Brandon Niederauer) 04:44
16. Big City Nights 09:12
17. Still Loving You 06:34
18. Rock You Like a Hurricane 05:51
Documentary Video:
19. On the Road in America 14:56
Music Videos:
20. We Built This House 03:54
21. Going Out with a Bang 03:47
Lyric Videos:
22. We Built This House 03:57
23. Eye of the Storm 03:24
Track-by-Track Interviews:
24. Return to Forever  (English) 22:48
25. Return to Forever  (German) 22:48
Running time: 153:57 min.

DVD2 (Live at Hellfest, France - June 20, 2015)
1. Going Out with a Bang 04:20
2. Make It Real 04:00
3. The Zoo 05:49
4. Coast to Coast 06:25
5. 70s Medley: Top of the Bill / Steamrock Fever / Speedy's Coming / Catch Your Train 08:16
6. We Built This House 03:49
7. Delicate Dance 05:32
8. Acoustic Medley: Always Somewhere / Eye Of The Storm / Send Me An Angel 09:02
9. Wind of Change 05:31
10. Big City Nights 05:30
11. Dynamite 03:52
12. In the Line of Fire 01:10
13. Kottack Attack 05:18
14. Crazy World 04:22
15. Kottack Attack 04:02
16. Blackout 06:48
17. Still Loving You 06:36
18. Rock You Like a Hurricane 07:07
Generic Interviews:
19. Return To Forever (English) 31:37
20. Return To Forever (German) 31:37
Running time: 129:06 min.

Total playing time: 423:49 min.

The eighteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
German Heavy Metal icons Scorpions hit the 50-year mark in 2015, being initially conceived all the way back in 1965 by a 16-year-old Rudolf Schenker as a beat band very much in line with the trends of the time, and slowly evolving into a Hard Rock force to contend with by the end of the '70s. Multi-Platinum-selling singles and omnipresent commercial success peaked out for the Scorpions sometime in the early '80s, but they kept the flame alive for a dedicated army of followers for decades to come.
"Sting In The Tail" was a declarative return to the radio Metal roots of the band's most popular work from the '80s. "Return To Forever" follows suit very much, with the 12 new songs here embodying the same over the top celebration and hedonistic revelry of a much younger Scorpions. Production handled by longtime Scorpions collaborators Mikael Nord Andersson and Martin Hansen replaces some of the thin production choices of the '80s with smarter arrangements and better sound on radio-ready Pop-metal jams like "Rollin' Home" and more introspective tunes like "Eye of the Storm." The songwriting here is on par with some of the band's best work, which figures, as they've been working in a field they helped originate for decades.
Fans of the band's best-loved material will immediately connect with the fun-loving party burners and soft-edged power balladry of the album, all leaning just enough on the band's own storied past for influence but inspired enough to avoid dipping into self-parody. They pretty much wrote the book on sleazy FM radio Metal, so in the case of revisiting their glory days on "Return To Forever", who's to blame the Scorpions for taking a few pages from the book they wrote themselves?
"Return To Forever" is classic Scorpions. They have come up with an album that oozes 1980s and it is just what their fans want from them! The soaring guitars, Meine’s accent cutting through; it will take the listener right back to when Rock was king, beautifully nostalgic. Return to Forever does not break new ground, but it certainly proves the Scorpions have a lot of life left in them and they are not ready to hang up the guitars just yet!!
The album marks the final release of the band with longtime drummer James Kottak, who was replaced in 2016 by former Motörhead drummer Mikkey Dee.
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88843 01927 2). Made in EU. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Going Out With A Bang 3:46
2. We Built This House 3:53
3. Rock My Car 3:20
4. House Of Cards 5:05
5. All For One 2:58
6. Rock 'n' Roll Band 3:55
7. Catch Your Luck And Play 3:33
8. Rollin' Home 4:03
9. Hard Rockin' The Place 4:06
10. Eye Of The Storm 4:28
11. The Scratch 3:41
12. Gypsy Life 4:52
Total playing time: 47:47 min.