Scorpions - Lovedrive (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Scorpions – Lovedrive from 1979 is a key album for the band: Matthias Jabs makes his debut as permanent guitarist, while Michael Schenker guests on several tracks. Melodic hard rock with international polish, produced by Dieter Dierks, with a cover by Hipgnosis. Highlights are “Loving You Sunday Morning”, “Always Somewhere” and “Holiday”.

On offer is the 1979 German original pressing on Harvest / EMI Electrola (1C 064-45 275) in stereo, with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Harvest / EMI Electrola – 1C 064-45 275
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Hard Rock, Rock – more in Hardrock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

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 B

1. Can't Get Enough (2:35)
2. Is There Anybody There? (3:55)
3. Lovedrive (4:48)
4. Holiday (6:31)

Personnel

Dieter Dierks (Producer), Klaus Meine (Vocals), Rudolf Schenker (Guitar), Matthias Jabs (Guitar), Francis Buchholz (Bass Guitar), Herman Rarebell (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1979 German original pressing on Harvest / EMI Electrola, with the original inner sleeve.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “Loving You Sunday Morning”, “Always Somewhere”, “Holiday”, “Coast To Coast” and the title track “Lovedrive”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Hardrock collection.