SCORPIONS - ANIMAL MAGNETISM ( European Release ) 12" LP VINYL

- The front cover of the European release of Animal Magnetism on 12" LP vinyl features a woman on her knees with a large metallic belt around her waist and a dog.

Album cover of Scorpions’ Animal Magnetism (1980). Features a beach scene with a woman seated on the sand looking up at a standing man holding a beer can, with a Doberman dog also gazing upward. The band’s name and album title are displayed at the top in bold, metallic-styled text

  The album cover was created by Storm Thorgerson of the design firm Hipgnosis and, as with earlier Scorpions album sleeves, courted controversy. However unlike several of their previous album sleeves the controversy did not result in the cover being replaced with an alternate sleeve. Recalling the cover photo with the guy drinking the beer and the girl with the dog, Storm remarked "That one was funny. I don't think we figured it out. We just knew there was something rude somewhere." Scorpions bassist at the time, Francis Buchholz, recalls that, "Herman came up with the title for the album Animal Magnetism and we all liked it because it's an interesting title. So we had this guy Storm who was doing album covers for Pink Floyd, I think he did the one with the guy with the flames. So Storm came up with idea for the Animal Magnetism cover, I personally didn't like it, but the rest of the band loved it. I liked the dog though."

SCORPIONS - ANIMAL MAGNETISM
Album Description:

The Scorpions are a German rock band known for their hard rock and heavy metal sound. Their eighth studio album, Animal Magnetism, released in 1980, is considered a classic in their discography.

The front cover of the European release of Animal Magnetism on 12" LP vinyl features a woman on her knees with a large metallic belt around her waist and a dog. The cover art is still provocative and has been controversial.

The album consists of nine tracks, including some of the band's most well-known songs. The first side of the LP opens with the hit single "Make It Real," followed by "Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep)," and "Hold Me Tight." The second side includes the title track "Animal Magnetism," "The Zoo," "Lady Starlight," and "Falling in Love",

Animal Magnetism is considered one of the Scorpions' best albums and showcases their talent for writing hard-hitting rock songs with catchy hooks. The album features a mix of ballads and faster-paced tracks, showcasing the band's versatility.

"Scorpions' *Animal Magnetism*: The Controversial Cover That Sparked Debate and Defined an Era"
Album Cover Description:

The controversy surrounding the Scorpions' Animal Magnetism 12" Vinyl LP album, released on 31 March 1980, primarily revolves around its provocative cover art. The album cover, designed by photographer Hipgnosis, features an image of a woman kneeling in front of a man, whose face is not visible, while she gazes upwards towards a dog standing next to him. The imagery was considered highly suggestive and sexually charged, leading to accusations of sexism and objectification.

At the time of its release, the cover sparked debates about its appropriateness, with some critics and listeners finding it offensive and degrading towards women. The controversy highlighted the tension between artistic expression and societal norms, with the Scorpions often defending the cover as a form of art intended to provoke thought and discussion. Despite the backlash, or perhaps partly because of it, the album garnered significant attention and achieved commercial success, contributing to the band's growing international fame.

Musically, Animal Magnetism is noted for its combination of hard rock and melodic elements, which set it apart from some of the band's earlier, more straightforward rock efforts. Tracks like "The Zoo" and "Make It Real" became fan favourites, with the former becoming one of the band's signature songs. The album’s success was bolstered by the controversy, which may have drawn more attention to the music itself, creating a lasting impact on the Scorpions' career.

Music Genre:

German Hard Rock, Heavy Metal 

Album Production information:

The album: "SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism (NL) " was produced by: Dieter Dierks for Breeze Music

Dieter Dierks, a renowned German record producer and sound engineer, shaped the careers of iconic bands like the Scorpions and Accept. His innovative studio in Stommeln became the hub for ‘Krautrock’ and hard rock in the 1970s and 80s. Learn more about his remarkable contributions in this Dieter Dierks biography

This album was recorded at: Dierks Studios, Cologne, Germany and Manta Sound Studios, Toronto, Canada

Howie "Iron" Weinberg - Mastering Engineer

Howie Weinberg is a renowned mastering engineer whose work has defined the sound of countless legendary albums. With over 200 Gold and Platinum records, he has mastered classics from Metallica, Nirvana, and Slayer, shaping the sonic landscape of rock and metal. His expertise continues to influence generations of musicians. Learn more in the full biography.

Album cover design and Photograohy: Hipgnosis

Hipgnosis, the legendary British art design group, revolutionized album cover art for rock music. Explore their iconic visual creations on our website, featuring a vast collection of their innovative designs for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and many more. Here is the web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis

Album Color Prints: Maintide

Record Label & Catalognr:

Breeze Music Harvest 1A 062-45933

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record

Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1980 Made in Holland
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism (NL)
Complete Track-listing of the album "SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism (NL) "

The detailed tracklist of this record "SCORPIONS Animal Magnetism (NL) " is:

    Track-listing:
  1. Make It Real (Schenker/Rarebell) 3:49
  2. Don't Make No Promises (Your Body Can't Keep) (Jabs/Rarebell) 2:55
  3. Hold Me Tight (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) 3:53
  4. Twentieth Century Man (Schenker/Meine) 3:00
  5. Lady Starlight (Schenker/Meine) 6:11
  6. Falling in Love (Rarebell) 4:09
  7. Only a Man (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) 3:32
  8. The Zoo (Schenker/Meine) 5:28
  9. Animal Magnetism (Schenker/Meine/Rarebell) 5:56

Album Front Cover Photo

Animal Magnetism front cover photo https://vinyl-records.nl

The image is the front cover of the Scorpions’ album Animal Magnetism, released in 1980. It features a striking and provocative visual design, typical of the band’s album covers during this era.

The artwork depicts a scene set on a beach at sunset. In the foreground, a seated woman gazes upward at a standing man, whose back is to the viewer. The man holds a can of beer in one hand and is dressed casually in jeans and a shirt. Beside the woman, a Doberman dog also looks up, creating a sense of curiosity or tension. The title Animal Magnetism and the band’s name are prominently displayed at the top in bold, metallic-styled typography.

This cover, designed by Hipgnosis, reflects the band’s penchant for edgy and controversial imagery, often sparking debate upon release.

Album Back Cover Photo

Back cover of Scorpions’ Animal Magnetism (1980) album. Features the same beach scene as the front cover, with a woman seated on the sand looking up at a man, now wearing a red jacket and holding a beer can. A Doberman dog stands beside her. The left side includes the tracklist for both album sides, along with recording credits and production details. Logos and publishing information are displayed at the botto

The back cover of Scorpions’ Animal Magnetism album maintains the provocative and striking visual style of the front cover, but with some noticeable differences in details and layout:

Differences and Features:

Wardrobe Change:

The standing man’s shirt has been replaced with a red jacket, creating a slight shift in tone and color emphasis.

Credits and Production Details:

Below the tracklist, there are credits for recording, production, and design, including acknowledgments for Dieter Dierks as the producer and Hipgnosis for the cover photography.

Label and Markings:

The back cover includes logos and publishing details, such as the EMI logo and country of printing (‘Printed in Holland’).

Image Similarities:

The central composition remains unchanged with the woman, the man, and the Doberman dog, all set against the same beach backdrop at sunset.

The beer can held by the man is still visible, adding continuity between the front and back covers.

Overall Tone: The red jacket and additional text elements create a slightly warmer, more grounded visual tone compared to the cleaner, more mysterious front cover.

These subtle changes and additions transform the back cover into an informative counterpart to the iconic and minimalistic front design.

Close up of Side One record's label

Close up of Side One record's label Animal Magnetism

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The album cover was created by Storm Thorgerson of the design firm Hipgnosis and, as with earlier Scorpions album sleeves, courted controversy. However unlike several of their previous album sleeves the controversy did not result in the cover being replaced with an alternate sleeve.

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