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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 (88843019272). Made in Australia. 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.

Deluxe 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 Deluxe Edition Digibook features four bonus tracks!
RCA Deutschland/SevenOne Music/Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2015 (88875 05911 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
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
Total playing time: 62:22 min.

The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The band's first studio album with drummer Mikkey Dee (ex- Motörhead), who replaced James Kottak in 2016, and their first in seven years since "Return To Forever" (2015), making it their longest gap between studio albums.
The Rock icons revisit many of the sounds that fuelled their superstardom's peak. The level of energy and songcraft present though keep those tracks from feeling tired, and perhaps for the first time in several records, there are even a few anthems that hold up next to the classics we've been re-purchasing on multiple formats over the decades.
The album contains grandiose songs, each a lyrical short story, minimal poems in prose, presented in opulent sound, with the character of the Scorpions in the early 1980s, but in the fresh production coat of the 2020s. The resources of the career years have become an overflowing fund that bridges yesterday into tomorrow. "Rock Believer" has become perhaps the most characteristic album of the Scorpions. The work of a band at the peak of their musical art!
Comes with 16-page booklet, housed in Gatefold Digisleeve.
Vertigo/Universal Music GmbH, 2022 (0602438863518 | 3886351). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
01. Gas In The Tank 3:42
02. Roots In My Boots 3:18
03. Knock 'Em Dead 4:12
04. Rock Believer 3:57
05. Shining Of Your Soul 3:57
06. Seventh Sun 5:29
07. Hot And Cold 4:13
08. When I Lay My Bones To Rest 3:08
09. Peacemaker 2:57
10. Call Of The Wild 5:21
11. When You Know (Where You Come From) 4:22
Total playing time: 44:29 min.

The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
The band's first studio album with drummer Mikkey Dee (ex- Motörhead), who replaced James Kottak in 2016, and their first in seven years since "Return To Forever" (2015), making it their longest gap between studio albums.
The Rock icons revisit many of the sounds that fuelled their superstardom's peak. The level of energy and songcraft present though keep those tracks from feeling tired, and perhaps for the first time in several records, there are even a few anthems that hold up next to the classics we've been re-purchasing on multiple formats over the decades.
The album contains grandiose songs, each a lyrical short story, minimal poems in prose, presented in opulent sound, with the character of the Scorpions in the early 1980s, but in the fresh production coat of the 2020s. The resources of the career years have become an overflowing fund that bridges yesterday into tomorrow. "Rock Believer" has become perhaps the most characteristic album of the Scorpions. The work of a band at the peak of their musical art!
Deluxe Edition includes second disc with five extra tracks and 20-page booklet, housed in Trifold Digisleeve.
Vertigo/Universal Music GmbH, 2022 (0602438863563 | 3886356). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:

CD 1
01. Gas In The Tank 3:42
02. Roots In My Boots 3:18
03. Knock 'Em Dead 4:12
04. Rock Believer 3:57
05. Shining Of Your Soul 3:57
06. Seventh Sun 5:29
07. Hot And Cold 4:13
08. When I Lay My Bones To Rest 3:08
09. Peacemaker 2:57
10. Call Of The Wild 5:21
11. When You Know (Where You Come From) 4:22
Running time: 44:29 min.

CD 2
01. Shoot For Your Heart 4:02
02. When Tomorrow Comes 3:51
03. Unleash The Beast 4:18
04. Crossing Borders 3:38
05. When You Know (Where You Come From) (Acoustic Version) 3:45
Running time: 19:27 min.

Total playing time: 63:56 min.

The nineteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band. 
The band's first studio album with drummer Mikkey Dee (ex- Motörhead), who replaced James Kottak in 2016, and their first in seven years since "Return To Forever" (2015), making it their longest gap between studio albums.
The Rock icons revisit many of the sounds that fuelled their superstardom's peak. The level of energy and songcraft present though keep those tracks from feeling tired, and perhaps for the first time in several records, there are even a few anthems that hold up next to the classics we've been re-purchasing on multiple formats over the decades.
The album contains grandiose songs, each a lyrical short story, minimal poems in prose, presented in opulent sound, with the character of the Scorpions in the early 1980s, but in the fresh production coat of the 2020s. The resources of the career years have become an overflowing fund that bridges yesterday into tomorrow. "Rock Believer" has become perhaps the most characteristic album of the Scorpions. The work of a band at the peak of their musical art!
Deluxe Edition 180 g double black vinyl in gatefold cover.
Vertigo/Universal Music GmbH, 2022 (0602438808168). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
01. Gas In The Tank 3:40
02. Roots In My Boots 3:17
03. Knock 'em Dead 4:11
04. Rock Believer 3:57
Side B
05. Shining Of Your Soul 3:57
06. Seventh Sun 5:30
07. Hot And Cold 4:12
08. When I Lay My Bones To Rest 3:07
Running time: 31:51 min.

Side C
09. Peacemaker 2:56
10. Call Of The Wild 5:20
11. When You Know (Where You Come From) 4:22
12. Shoot For Your Heart 4:01
Side D
13. When Tomorrow Comes 3:47
14. Unleash The Beast 4:17
15. Crossing Borders 3:38
16. When You Know (Where You Come From) (Acoustic Version) 3:44
Running time: 32:05 min.

Total playing time: 63:56 min.

The first re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015 (538150201). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23
Running time: 37:41 min.


CD

1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09
6. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
7. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
8. Love On The Run 3:38
9. Believe In Love 5:23
Bonus Tracks:
10. Taste Of Love (Demo Song) 4:35
11. Edge Of Time (Demo Version) 3:40
12. Fast And Furious (Demo) 3:08
13. Dancing In The Moonlight (Demo Version Of "Dancing With The Moonlight") 3:07
14. Living For Tomorrow (Demo Song) 3:37
15. I Can't Explain 3:20
Running time: 59:08 min.

Total playing time: 96:49 min.

The tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
PolyGram Records, Inc./Mercury, 1988 (832 963-1). Made in Canada. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): NM-/NM-.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:03
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:47
3. Passion Rules The Game 3:58
4. Media Overkill 3:32
5. Walking On The Edge 5:05

Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:38
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:21
3. Love On The Run 3:35
4. Believe In Love 5:20

Total playing time: 37:33 min.

The second re-release of the tenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
The Scorpions' two previous releases, "Blackout" and "Love At First Sting", were mostly successful due to the band's ability to adjust with the times; with "Blackout", they used the classic Power Rock introduced by bands like Van Halen, and for "Love At First Sting" they used similar melodies, but with a harder, tighter sound akin to the work of such bands as Dokken and REO Speedwagon. With "Savage Amusement", the band's first studio recording in almost four years, the Scorpions experimented with more polished Hair Metal melodies that Def Leppard and the like had made popular. The end result is polished and often predictable music that, while good, on the whole fails to be as infectious as the music on their previous albums.
The album peaked at No. 5 in the US and was certified Platinum by the RIAA on June 20, 1988.
It was the last Scorpions record to be produced by Dieter Dierks.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight Light Blue Transparent Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1988/2015/2023 (538881291). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side One
1. Don`t Stop At The Top 4:04
2. Rhythm Of Love 3:50
3. Passion Rules The Game 4:00
4. Media Overkill 3:34
5. Walking On The Edge 5:09

Site Two
1. We Let It Rock… You Let It Rock 3:40
2. Every Minute Every Day 4:23
3. Love On The Run 3:38
4. Believe In Love 5:23

Total playing time: 37:41 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound to the sound of their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music".
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold, placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1.  The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH, 2010 (88697 59330 2). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:
1. Raised on Rock 4:00
2. Sting in The Tail 3:12
3. Slave Me 2:45
4. The Good Die Young 5:14
5. No Limit 3:22
6. Rock Zone 3:17
7. Lorelei 4:32
8. Turn You On 4:23
9. Let’s Rock! 3:20
10. Sly 05:16
11. Spirit of Rock 3:42
12. The Best Is Yet to Come 4:32
Total playing time: 47:47 min.

The seventeenth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band.
A tentative title for the album was "Humanity: Hour II", however this was eventually scrapped.
What makes this album so good? The simple fact that every single song on this album Rocks!
In an interview, Rudolf Schenker explained that their goal was to update their sound to the sound of their classic period in the 1980s. He explained: "If you take the best song elements from the '80s albums, and put these on one album, you come up with the “Sting In The Tail” album. So in this case we tried to re-invent the Scorpions sound from the '80s, using the same DNA after putting in a modern twist, to make it sound like today's music".
The album has a duet featuring the Finnish Symphonic Metal singer Tarja Turunen, in the song "The Good Die Young".
First week sales in the United States were 18.500 copies sold, placing it at No. 23 on the Billboard 200. In Germany, the album debuted at No. 2, in France at No. 16 and in Greece at No. 1.  The album also peaked at Number 2 on the Billboard Rock Charts.
Scorpions promised us a farewell album that would give the fans the same sound you would expect from the band on their prime, and they delivered it!
Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH/Columbia SevenOne Music, 2010 (88697 59330 1). Made in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Raised On Rock 04:00
2. Sting In The Tail 03:12
3. Slave Me 02:45
4. The Good Die Young 05:14
5. No Limit 03:22
6. Rock Zone 03:17

Side B
1. Lorelei 04:32
2. Turn You On 04:23
3. Let’s Rock! 3:20
4. Sly 05:16
5. Spirit Of Rock 03:42
6. The Best Is Yet To Come 04:32

Total playing time: 47:35 min.

The third re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition includes 180 g vinyl + CD with the original album and 5 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2015 (538150131 / 538159472). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
4. Suspender Love (Bonus Track) 3:21
Running time: 42:06 min.


CD
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. The Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08
6. Your Light 4:30
7. He's A Woman - She's A Man 3:14
8. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Tracks:
9. Suspender Love 3:21
10. Busy Guys (Demo) 4:24
11. Believe In Love (Demo) 3:42
12. Midnight Blues Jam (Demo) 4:08
13. Blue Dream (Unfinished) 4:09
14. Born To Touch Your Feelings (Demo) 5:03
Running time: 63:32 min.

Total playing time: 105:38 min.

The fourth re-release of the fifth full-length studio album by legendary German Hard’n’Heavy band.
"Taken By Force" was the last studio album with Uli Jon Roth and the first with the new drummer Herman Rarebell. The newcomer immediately introduced himself as a songwriter and contributed the lyrics to "He's A Woman - She's A Man". Roth left the band in 1978 following the end of the album's tour, and was at first replaced by Michael Schenker and later by Matthias Jabs.
"Taken By Force" features a number of songs that have since become classics. "Steamrock Fever" is one of those, a typical live smash that was an absolute crowd-pleaser for many years. Then we have "I've Got To Be Free", written by Uli Jon Roth; a high energy and Hard Rocking piece with great riffs and some guitar wizardry that once again demonstrates Roth's exceptional class. Ultra-heavy riffs and a catchy chorus, on the other hand, are the trademarks of the aforementioned "He's A Woman - She's A Man". A calibre all its own is the masterpiece "The Sails Of Charon", another song by Uli Jon Roth. The most unusual, and often criminally underrated track on the album, however, is "Your Light." A Funky bass introduces the track and the song grooves almost like a Motown production. "Your Light" is the perfect counterpart and balance to the more sombre and oppressive "The Sails Of Charon" or "The Riot Of Your Time". The ballad "Born To Touch Your Feelings" represents the romantic side of the Scorpions that has established them over the years as the 'Masters of Ballads'. The song is of the same class as the later monster hits "Still Loving You" or "Holiday". The lyrics to "We'll Burn the Sky" were initially a poem written by Monika Dannemann, the last girlfriend of Jimi Hendrix, as a tribute to him after he died.
Like at the previous two albums, the album cover photography was taken by Michael von Gimbut. And like their previous two albums, "Taken By Force" caused controversy with its cover art, which again resulted in the artwork being replaced in most markets with an alternative cover using photographs of the band members. This release contains original cover art of the album. In the same time, alternative cover art placed on innersleeve of the disc.
Although the musical differences between Uli Jon Roth and the other band members had already become apparent during the recording sessions, "Taken By Force" has become a fascinating album that does not have the slightest weak spot. It is the exquisite culmination of the era with Uli Jon Roth and at the same time a work that should have a significant impact on the future development of Heavy Metal.
Remaster 2015. One of the twelve albums of "Scorpions Colours Of Rock" Series, 180g heavy weight White Vinyl in Soft Touch cover sleeve. Release includes Bonus Track “Suspender Love”.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1977/2023 (538881361). Made in the EU.


Tracklist:

Side 1
1. Steamrock Fever 3:35
2. We'll Burn The Sky 6:27
3. I've Got To Be Free 4:00
4. Riot Of Your Time 4:10
5. The Sails Of Charon 5:08

Side 2
1. Your Light 4:30
2. He's A Woman, She's A Man 3:14
3. Born To Touch Your Feelings 7:41
Bonus Track:
4. Suspender Love 3:21

Total playing time: 37:40 min.

The third 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!
Remastered 2015, 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition re-release includes 2CD, featuring original tracklist + 7 previously unreleased tracks.
BMG Rights Management GmbH, 1978/2015 (538150141). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

LP

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.


CD
1. All Night Long 3:43
2. Pictured Life 3:13
3. Backstage Queen 3:40
4. Polar Nights 7:01
5. In Trance 5:27
6. We'll Burn The Sky 8:07
7. Suspender Love 3:41
8. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind 3:02
9. Fly To The Rainbow 9:38
10. He's A Woman, She's A Man 5:22
11. Speedy's Coming 3:39
12. Top Of The Bill 6:47
13. Hound Dog 1:14
14. Long Tall Sally 2:50
15. Steamrock Fever 3:41
16. Dark Lady 4:38
17. Kōjō No Tsuki 3:18
Running time: 79:01 min.

Bonus CD
1. Robot Man 5:49
Bonus Tracks
2. Hell-Cat 9:45
3. Catch Your Train 3:51
4. Kimi Ga Yo 1:30
5. Polar Nights 7:30
6. He's A Woman, She's A Man 6:04
7. Top Of The Bill 10:46
8. Robot Man 6:49
Running time: 52:04 min.

Total playing time: 131:05 min.

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/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 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 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.

The fourth full-length studio album by Italian Heavy Metal band.
Screaming Shadows draw just as much on traditional Heavy Metal as on Power Metal. In fact, the tunes on this release are perfectly balanced traditional Metal and Power Metal. First off, there are plenty of NWOBHM inspired twin guitar leads, and a lot of the riffage is reminiscent of the style of riffing heard on 80s classics by acts like Accept and Judas Priest. And these elements are seamlessly combined with Euro Power Metal elements such as the double bass drums and the sixteenth note guitar picking. On top of that, there are even some Progressive elements in the form of classical Spanish breakdowns in the middle of songs, surprising changes a-la Iron Maiden and other nice little details.
Speaking of Iron Maiden, the vocals seem very Bruce Dickinson-inspired at times, but we are not really dealing with a clone here, but just a vocalist that makes use of some of the same powerful vocal techniques, and there is nothing at all wrong with that.
"Night Keeper" is a powerful metal album that successfully combines Maiden-inspired traditional Metal and the best from Euro Power Metal, and is definitely recommended to those who are looking for some cheeseless Heavy/Power Metal!
Jolly Roger Records, 2011 (JRR028). Made in Italy. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Holy Knights 4:24
2. Planet X 5:25
3. Midnight 3:41
4. Who Dares Wins 3:10
5. In The Dawn Of Time 6:02
6. Black Rain 1:38
7. Night Keeper 3:57
8. Angel Of Darkness 1:05
9. Free Again 4:32
10. Lord Of The Sea 5:26
11. Cherokee Spirit 0:57
12. Wild Horses 6:35
Total playing time: 46:52 min.