"Love at First Sting" album. This banned cover, which was only released in France, features a photograph of a couple embracing on a beach, with the woman's breasts partially exposed. The album was later reissued with a different cover for other markets. This is the original album cover, an alternate cover showing a photo of the band members is used in several department store chains since they refused to carry the original album cover art.
Album Production Information: This album "Love at First Sting" includes the original custom inner sleeve with album details, complete lyrics of all songs by and photos of Scorpions. The identity of the models on the banned cover of the Scorpions' "Love at First Sting" album is not widely known or officially disclosed. The album cover was controversial and caused some outrage when it was released, and the models' identities were never revealed to the public. Therefore, it is unclear who the models on the cover of the album are. |
Music Genre: German Heavy Metal |
Album Production information: The album: "Love at First Sting" was produced by: Dieter Dierks for Breeze Music Switzerland. 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. Photos by Helmut Newton |
Record Label Information: Harvest 2400071 |
Media Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+LP) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1984 Made in France |
Band Members and Musicians on: Scorpions Love at First Sting |
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Track Listing of: "Love at First Sting" |
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Album cover photos of : Scorpions Love at First Sting |
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Back Cover Photo of "Love at First Sting" Album |
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Photo of Scorpions on the Inner Cover of "Love at First Sting" Album |
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash. |
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.
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