SCORPIONS ANIMAL MAGNETISM FAME 12" LP VINYL ALBUM

  This is the FAME Records release of "Animal Magnetism" by the German Heavy Metal band "Scorpions". It can be identified by the FAME logo in the upper right corner of the album front cover. It should also come with the FAME custom inner sleeve showing a catalog of albums available in their catalog.

  This album "SCORPIONS - Animal Magnetism FAME" includes the original FAME Company inner sleeve

This web page has photos of album covers, inner sleeves, record labels together with production details, musicians and track-listing.

 

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Album Description & Collectors information:

 

"Animal Magnetism" is the seventh studio album by the German heavy metal band Scorpions, released in 1980.

 

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."

Music Genre:

 
German Heavy Metal / Hard Rock 

Album Production information:

 

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

  Dieter Dierks Dieter Dierks is a German record producer and sound engineer, best known for his work in the music industry. He was born on 19 June 1944, in Stollberg, Germany.

  Dierks is a highly regarded figure in the German music scene, and has been involved in the production and engineering of many successful albums and songs. He has worked with a wide range of artists and genres, including rock, pop, folk, and electronic music.

 One of his most famous collaborations was with the hard rock band Scorpions, for whom he produced and engineered several albums in the 1970s and 1980s, including "Taken by Force," "Lovedrive," and "Animal Magnetism." These albums helped establish Scorpions as one of the leading hard rock bands of the era, and are widely regarded as classic examples of the genre.

 In addition to his work as a producer and engineer, Dierks is also known for his contributions to the field of recording technology. He has been involved in the development of several new recording techniques and technologies, and has been recognized for his contributions to the industry.

 Overall, Dieter Dierks is a talented and influential figure in the world of music production and engineering, who has made a significant impact on the German and international music scenes.

 

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

 Dieter Dierks Studios is a recording studio located in Stommeln, Germany. It was founded by Dieter Dierks, a German record producer and sound engineer, in the 1970s. The studio has been used by a variety of artists, including Scorpions, Accept , and Udo Lindenberg. It is known for its state-of-the-art equipment and for its rock and metal-oriented sound.

Album cover design: Hipgnosis

  Hipgnosis was an English art group founded in 1968 by Storm Thorgerson, Aubrey Powell, and Peter Christopherson. The group was known for their innovative and creative album covers, which became iconic in the music industry. Hipgnosis worked with some of the most influential musicians of their time, including Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Yes.

 The group's name, "Hipgnosis," was a play on the words "hypnosis" and "hip." They believed that their art had the power to hypnotize people and transport them to another world, which was reflected in their album covers. The group's style was surreal and often incorporated elements of fantasy, science fiction, and the occult. Their designs were highly detailed and often required extensive planning and preparation.

 One of the group's most famous album covers was for Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon." The cover featured a prism refracting light into a rainbow, which became one of the most recognizable images in rock history. The design was so successful that it became synonymous with the band and their music. Another iconic design was for Led Zeppelin's "Houses of the Holy," which featured a group of naked children climbing on a rock formation. The image was highly controversial but helped to solidify the band's rebellious image.

 Hipgnosis also worked with a number of other influential musicians, including Peter Gabriel, Black Sabbath, and Genesis. They designed the cover for Peter Gabriel's first solo album, which featured a photograph of Gabriel wearing a mask with only his eyes visible. The image became another iconic design and was later referenced in Gabriel's music video for "Sledgehammer."

 The group's success continued into the 1980s, with designs for bands such as Scorpions and Styx. However, the rise of digital technology and the decline of album sales led to the group's decline. Hipgnosis disbanded in 1983, but their legacy lives on in the countless album covers they created.

 Hipgnosis was not just an art group, but a collective of artists who had a significant impact on the music industry. Their innovative designs helped to define the visual style of rock music in the 1970s and 1980s. Their work was not just a complement to the music, but an essential part of the overall experience. They created a world that fans could enter into and lose themselves in, just like the music they were listening to.

Here is a web-page with a gallery of album covers created by Hipgnosis

Album cover photography: Maintide

Record Label Information:

 
HARVEST 1C 038 1575441

Media Format:

 
12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

 
1980 Made in Germany

Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: SCORPIONS - Animal Magnetism FAME

    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Klaus Meine - Vocals

    Klaus Meine a German singer and was born 1948, Hannover, Germany. He has been lead singer with the German Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band "Scorpions" since 1969. Meine is considered one of the greatest rock singers of all time and has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

    He co-wrote many of the band's most famous songs, including "Wind of Change" and "Still Loving You". He is considered one of the most distinctive and powerful singers in the hard rock and heavy metal genres, and is known for his high-pitched tenor voice. Meine joined the Scorpions in 1969 and has been the band's lead singer ever since. He has also been involved in various solo projects and collaborations with other musicians throughout his career.

    Meine made a guest-appearance on Michael Schenker's album "Rock Will Never Die".

  • Rudolf Schenker - Guitars

    Rudolf Schenker - Founder and Guitarist with the German Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band "Scorpions" and founder of the rock band Scorpions. He was born on 31 August 1948 in Hildesheim, Germany. He formed Scorpions in 1965, and has been a member of the band ever since. In addition to playing guitar, Schenker is also a songwriter and occasional vocalist for the band. He is known for his distinctive guitar style, which combines elements of hard rock, heavy metal, and classical music. He is considered one of the most important figures in the German hard rock and heavy metal scene. He has been inducted into the Guitar World Hall of Fame in 2014.

    Rudolf is brother of Michael Schenker and Barbara Schenker. He uses guitar made by the German guitar maker Dommenget.

    See also Michael Schenker

  • Matthias Jabs - Guitars

      Matthias Jabs guitarist, and a member of the hard rock band Scorpions. He was born on 25 October 1955, in Hannover, Germany.

     Jabs joined Scorpions in 1978, and quickly established himself as one of the band's signature guitarists. Over the years, he has contributed to many of Scorpions' most famous songs, including "Rock You Like a Hurricane," "Still Loving You," and "Wind of Change." With his distinctive playing style, Jabs has helped Scorpions become one of the biggest and most influential hard rock bands of all time.

     In addition to his work with Scorpions, Jabs has also collaborated with other musicians and released several solo albums. He has been recognized for his musical skills with several awards and honors, including being ranked among the top 100 greatest guitarists of all time by various music magazines and websites.

     Outside of music, Jabs is known for his passion for aviation, and he holds a private pilot's license. He is also a trained helicopter pilot, and has used his skills to support various charitable causes.

     Overall, Matthias Jabs is a highly regarded musician and guitarist, who has left a lasting impact on the world of hard rock and heavy metal.

  • Francis Buchholz - bass

    Francis Buchholz - Bass guitar player from Hannover, Germany and was born in 1954. Buchholz started his musical career , together with Ulrich Roth and Hans-Jurgen Rosenthal, during 1972 in a band called "Dawn Road". "Dawn Road" dismantled around 1974 and members joined "Scorpions". Buchholz performed with the Scorpions from 1973 until 1992. Playing on many of their most popular albums, including "Lovedrive" (1979), "Blackout" (1982), and "Love at First Sting" (1984). Buchholz is regarded as one of the best bass guitarists in heavy metal and his playing style, characterized by its melodic phrasing and rhythmic drive, has been a major influence on many other musicians in the genre.

  • Herman Rarebell - Drums

      Herman Rarebell (Real-name: Hermann Josef Erbel) a German drummer, ands a member of the hard rock band Scorpions. He was born on November 11, 1949, in Frankfurt, Germany.

      Rarebell joined Scorpions in 1977, and played with the band until 1995. During his time with Scorpions, he contributed to several of the band's most famous albums, including "Taken by Force," "Lovedrive," and "Animal Magnetism." With his powerful drumming style, Rarebell helped define Scorpions' sound and establish them as one of the leading hard rock bands of the 1970s and 1980s.

      In addition to his work with Scorpions, Rarebell has also collaborated with other musicians and released several solo albums. He is also known for his contributions to the world of drumming, and has been recognized for his musical skills with several awards and honors.

      After leaving Scorpions, Rarebell continued to perform and record music, and remains active in the music industry to this day. He is widely regarded as one of the best drummers in the history of hard rock and heavy metal, and is admired by fans and fellow musicians alike.

      Overall, Herman Rarebell is a talented musician and drummer, who has left a lasting impact on the world of hard rock and heavy metal.

Complete Track-listing of the album "SCORPIONS - Animal Magnetism FAME"

The detailed tracklist of this record "SCORPIONS - Animal Magnetism FAME" 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

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  Scorpions is a German rock band that was formed in 1965 in Hanover, Germany. The band's original lineup consisted of Klaus Meine (vocals), Rudolf Schenker (guitar), Matthias Jabs (guitar), Francis Buchholz (bass), and Herman Rarebell (drums). The band's early years were spent playing in clubs and bars in Germany, and they released their first album, "Lonesome Crow," in 1972.

 In the following years, Scorpions released several successful albums, including "Fly to the Rainbow" (1974), "In Trance" (1975), and "Taken by Force" (1977). The band gained international fame in the 1980s with the release of the albums "Animal" (1982) and "Blackout" (1982). These albums produced several hit songs, including "No One Like You," "Rock You Like a Hurricane," and "Still Loving You."

 In the 1990s, Scorpions released several more successful albums, including "Crazy World" (1990) and "Face the Heat" (1993). The band also gained a new generation of fans with the release of their power ballad "Wind of Change," which became a hit in many countries and was written by Scorpions lead singer Klaus Meine.

 In 2015 Scorpions announced that their 17th studio album "Return to Forever" would be their last one, and that they would retire from touring after the album's release. However, in 2018 the band announced a new album, "Born to Touch Your Feelings - Best of Rock Ballads" and a world tour.

 Throughout their career, Scorpions has sold over 100 million records worldwide and has received numerous awards and accolades for their contributions to the music industry. They are considered one of the most successful German rock bands of all time.