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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 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.
Harvest/EMI Services Benelux B.V., 1984 (064 2400071). Made in Holland. First press. OIS. Used (cover/disc): EX+/VG+.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Bad Boys Running Wild 3:56
2. Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:12
3. I'm Leaving You 4:17
4. Coming Home 4:59
5. The Same Thrill 3:31

Side B
1. Big City Nights 4:09
2. As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:03
3. Crossfire 4:36
4. Still Loving You 6:27

Total playing time: 41:10 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 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.

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/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.

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.

For the first time on vinyl, the Expanded Edition of the fourth compilation album by legendary Swedish Synth-Pop band.
Originally released in 2000 as "Top Secret" on CD only, the album includes the most popular hits of Secret Service, who gained international fame thanks to hits such as "Oh Susie", "Flash in the Night" and other tunes that have become classics of Synth-Pop.
Limited to 500 copies Expanded Edition on Blue Vinyl, includes two re-recorded hits (A2, B6), three non-albums tracks (B4, C3, C4) and two bonus tracks (D4, D5).
Magic Stars Ltd., 2024 (32562389). Made in Estonia. Pressed in Germany. First press.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Oh Susie 4:11
2. The Dancer 3:34
3. Ten O'CIock Postman 3:38
4. Cry Softly (Time Is Mourning) 3:34
5. Flash In The Night 3:38
6. Let Us Dance Just A Little Bit More 4:13

Side B
1. Ye-Si-Ca 3:10
2. If I Try 4:10
3. Fire Into Ice 3:43
4. Destiny Of Love 4:10
5. Night City (Remix) 4:12
6. Rainy Day Memories 3:11

Side C
1. L.A. Goodbye 3:18
2. When The Night Closes In 4:07
3. The Sound Of The Rain 3:52
4. Bring Heaven Down 3:41
5. Like A Morning Song 3:02

Side D
1. Dancing In Madness 2:54
2. Jo-Anne Jo-Anne 3:21
3. I'm So I'm So I'm So (I'm So In Love With You) 4:05
4. Satellites 3:44
5. Different 3:32

The first re-release of the third live album by legendary Brazilian Groove/Thrash Metal band.
Sepultura are one of the most successful acts ever to come out of Brazil with global album sales in excess of 30 million and are one of the most important and influential Metal acts of their generation. Celebrating their 30 years of rocking around the world, Sepultura returned to their native Brazil to celebrate and produce their 30 Years Anniversary live album.
In a spectacular performance that finds Sepultura accompanied throughout by the French Industrial percussion group Les Tambours Du Bronx, notorious for beating 225-liter barrels with beech wood bats or even axe handles, the show was recorded from the band’s main stage appearance at the legendary Rock In Rio Festival, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 19, 2013. Featuring Sepultura’s most revered tunes, including “Refuse/Resist”, “Territory” and “Roots Bloody Roots”, which sees the audience chanting the entire cut from beginning to end, the sheer volume of sound, percussive enormity and powerful presentation sets, this release apart from any previous Sepultura concert offering to date. By adding the pounding of fourteen drums from Les Tambours Du Bronx, Sepultura’s music is increasingly technical, undoubtedly forcing both bands to remain focused through the entirety of the set. Les Tambours Du Bronx’s tribal intensity proves to be vital, when performing with Sepultura, and provides them an additional aspect to their music.
Musthave to every fan of Sepultura!
Limited Edition to 3000 copies worldwide, Deluxe numbered Double White & Red Vinyl in gatefold cover.
MZA Música E Produções, Ltd./Rock World S.A./Eagle Rock Entertainment Ltd./Ear Music Classics, 2014/2019 (0213877EMX). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Kaiowas 2:43
2. Spectrum 4:08
3. Refuse/Resist 4:02
4. Sepulnation 4:38

Side B
5. Delirium 3:17
6. Fever 4:03
7. We've Lost You 4:22
8. Firestarter 4:52
Running time: 32:05 min.

Side C
9. Requiem 3:45
10. Structure Violence 4:45
11. Territory 5:25

Side D
12. Big Hands 7:57
13. Roots Bloody Roots 5:50
Running time: 27:42 min.

Total playing time: 59:47 min.

First re-release of the fifth full-length album by the legendary Brazilian Death/Thrash Metal band.
This album can be considered very innovative looking back the other releases before it. Comparing this album with the others, it is totally different. The music here is heavily influenced by Discharge but it can be considered a big mix of Hardcore, Thrash, Tribal music and Death Metal. Well, the true Death Metal has a bit (a lot) gone away but some influences can be found in some riffs spread in the album. The tribal influences started with Arise album where were used only for the intros, but here we have the explosion of these ones. The atmosphere on this song is strange, in some parts is ritualistic…like early Brazilian music, made by the natives….in this case we can really see what would have been the band's style in the future. Its starts the Sepultura groove period that continued with the following, boring and too tribal influenced “Roots”. “Chaos A.D.” is probably the most mosh-worthy album in the history of Metal. Almost every track here is laden with brutal yet simple pit grooves that are nearly irresistible.
This is the last great Sepultura’s album. Like its two predecessors, “Chaos A.D.” received very positive reviews from music critics, with many commending the album's experimentation and sense of the band coming into their own. AllMusic declared it one of the best heavy metal albums of all time. The album was also a commercial success, debuting at #32 on The Billboard 200 and eventually being certified Gold for sales of more than 500,000 copies in the United States.
The original version included a hidden bonus at the end of "Clenched Fist" in the form of laughter outtakes from "We Who Are Not As Others", increasing the length of track 12 to 8:01. An American pressing on Epic separates the laughter outtakes to a 13th track lasting 2:01.
180 gram vinyl. Includes a black/white printed inner sleeve featuring album artwork and lyrics. Credits are included on a separate double sided black/white printed insert with a band photograph on one side, as well as thanks list and album credits printed on the reverse.
Roadrunner Records/Cargo Records, 1993/2007 (RRCAR 9000-1). Made in Germany.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Refuse/Resist 03:20
2. Territory 04:47
3. Slave New World 02:55
4. Amen 04:27
5. Kaiowas 03:43
6. Propaganda 03:33

Side B
7. Biotech Is Godzilla 01:52
8. Nomad 04:59
9. We Who Are Not As Others 03:42
10. Manifest 04:49
11. The Hunt 03:59
12. Clenched Fist 04:57

Total playing time: 47:03 min.