China - "China" self-titled structured cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

 

CHINA - Self-Titled Structured Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

Description / Collector's info:  This album includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by China and photos of the band-members

Music Genre:

 
Swiss Hard Rock/Glamrock, Hairstyle Rock Music , Hair Metal
Album  Production information:

Produced by Dirk Steffens for Soundhaus Productions

Dirk Steffens is a notable figure in the German music industry as a record producer. He has worked with several prominent bands and artists, particularly in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. Here are some details about Dirk Steffens and the artists and recordings he has produced:

1. Accept: Dirk Steffens collaborated with the German heavy metal band Accept, which rose to fame in the 1980s. He produced their albums "Breaker" (1981) and "Restless and Wild" (1982). These albums are considered influential in the development of the speed metal and power metal genres.

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2. Running Wild: Dirk Steffens worked with the German pirate metal band Running Wild. He produced their album "Branded and Exiled" (1985), which is known for its energetic and aggressive sound.

3. Pink Cream 69: Dirk Steffens collaborated with the German hard rock band Pink Cream 69. He produced their self-titled debut album "Pink Cream 69" (1989), which helped establish the band's melodic hard rock sound.

4. Sinner: Sinner is a German heavy metal band, and Dirk Steffens has produced some of their albums. While I couldn't find specific details about the albums he produced for Sinner, his involvement likely contributed to the band's sound and production quality.

5. Zed Yago: Dirk Steffens also worked with the German heavy metal band Zed Yago.

It's worth noting that Dirk Steffens' production work was mainly active during the late 1970s and onwards, as you mentioned. He played a significant role in shaping the sound of various German heavy metal and hard rock acts during that era.


Recorded at Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany.
Mixed at Chateau Du Pape, Hamburg, Germany.
Hair & Makeup: Justina Catregn for Derby Salon
Photography: Felix Eidenbenz

Record Label & Catalognr:

 
Vertigo 834 179 / AA 834 179-1.1Y / LC 1633

Media Format:

 
12" Vinyl LP  Gramophone Record
Album weight: 200 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1988 Made in West Germany for export to Holland and Belgium
Band Members and Musicians on: China - "China" self-titled
    China's Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Math Shiverow - Vocals
  • Freddy Laurence - Guitars
  • John Dommen - Drums
  • Claudio Matteo - Guitars,
  • Marc Lynn - Bass
Track Listing of: China - "China" self-titled
    The Song/tracks on "China's Self-titled album" are:
  • Intro
  • Shout It Out
  • Back to You
  • The Fight is On
  • Wild Jealousy
  • Rock City
  • Hot Lovin' Night
  • Living on the Stage
  • I Need Your Love
  • One Shot to the Heart
  • Staying Alive

 

Front Cover Photo Of CHINA - Self-Titled Structured Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

 

CHINA - Self-Titled Structured Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album front cover https://vinyl-records.nl

 Note: The photos on this page are taken from albums in my personal collection. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. Images can be zoomed in/out ( eg pinch with your fingers on a tablet or smartphone ).

Photo Of The Back Cover CHINA - Self-Titled Structured Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

Five individual photos of the China band-members

Five individual photos of the China band-members

Close up of Side One record's label CHINA - Self-Titled Structured Cover 12" Vinyl LP Album

"China" Orange to Yellow Gradient Colours Vertigo Record Label Details: VERTIGO 834 179 , Madei in West-Germany ℗ 1988 Phonogram GMBH, Hamburg Sound Copyright

"China" Orange to Yellow Gradient Colours Vertigo Record Label Details: VERTIGO 834 179 , Madei in West-Germany ℗ 1988 Phonogram GMBH, Hamburg Sound Copyright