Scorpions – Tokyo Tapes (Vinyl 2LP | DE Reissue | RCA)

Scorpions – Tokyo Tapes is the Hanover band's legendary live double album, recorded in April 1978 at Sun Plaza Hall in Tokyo. It documents the line-up with Uli Jon Roth on lead guitar at the peak of their early hard rock power, produced by Dieter Dierks. It features “In Trance”, “We'll Burn The Sky”, “Fly To The Rainbow”, “He's A Woman, She's A Man” and rock 'n' roll classics like “Hound Dog” and “Long Tall Sally”.

On offer is a German reissue on RCA (CL 2833) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: RCA – CL 2833
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Live Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Genre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal – more in Hardrock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (edge wear, light bent corner)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. All Night Long (2:55)
2. Pictured Life (3:04)
3. Backstage Queen (3:30)
4. Polar Nights (6:43)
5. In Trance (5:22)

Side B

1. We'll Burn The Sky (8:16)
2. Suspender Love (3:28)
3. In Search Of The Peace Of Mind (3:00)
4. Fly To The Rainbow (9:23)

Side C

1. He's A Woman, She's A Man (5:22)
2. Speedy's Coming (3:21)
3. Top Of The Bill (6:39)
4. Hound Dog (1:16)
5. Long Tall Sally (2:09)

Side D

1. Steamrock Fever (3:35)
2. Dark Lady (3:34)
3. Kojo No Tsuki (3:09)
4. Robot Man (5:33)

Personnel

Klaus Meine (Vocals), Ulrich Roth (Lead Guitar), Rudolf Schenker (Rhythm Guitar), Francis Buchholz (Bass Guitar), Herman Rarebell (Drums), Dieter Dierks (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue on RCA. The album was originally released in 1978.

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others “In Trance”, “We'll Burn The Sky”, “Speedy's Coming”, “Fly To The Rainbow” and “He's A Woman, She's A Man”.

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.