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The album cover of "Lovedrive" has often featured in 'worst album covers ever' lists, this bizarre sleeve was replaced in some countries with a more sensible black sleeve featuring a blue scorpion. The album's artwork was named "Best album sleeve of 1979″ by Playboy magazine.
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Album description: "Lovedrive" is the sixth studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in 1979. It is considered by many critics and fans to be one of the band's best albums, and it is considered a classic of the hard rock genre. The album features the hit single "Loving You Sunday Morning", which reached the top 10 in several countries, and the song "Another Piece of Meat" was also a hit. "Lovedrive" was produced by Dieter Dierks and the band and was recorded in 1978 in the studio in Germany. The album features a more polished sound than the band's previous albums, with a greater emphasis on melody and songwriting. It also features a more complex and sophisticated approach to music, with a fusion of different styles and influences. Overall, "Lovedrive" is considered a milestone in the band's career and a classic of hard rock music. Some debate and confusion over the years about the identity of the model on the front cover of the "Lovedrive" LP by The Scorpions. Some sources have identified the model as Caroline Munro, while others have identified her as Lenka or Lena Nitro. |
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Music Genre: German Hard Rock/Heavy Metal |
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Album & Production information: Produced by Dieter Dierks, Recorded at Dierks Studios, Cologne, Germany. September-December 1978. Album 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
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
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Record Label & Catalognr: EMI Harvest SHSP 4097 / Breeze Music |
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Media Format: 12" Vinyl LP |
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Year & Country: 1979 Made in Gt Britain |
Band Members and Musicians on: Scorpions - Lovedrive |
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Complete Track Listing of: Scorpions - Lovedrive |
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Album Cover Photo Gallery of: Scorpions - Lovedrive |
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This back cover is from Lovedrive, the 1979 album by Scorpions. It features a provocative and humorous image in line with the controversial themes of the original album art. Here’s a detailed description:
Main Visual: The image shows a man in a suit and a topless woman sitting in the backseat of a car, smiling mischievously. The woman holds a framed photo of the Scorpions band members, including Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz, and Herman Rarebell, all dressed in black leather jackets, presenting a classic late-’70s hard rock aesthetic.
Album Credits: The top-left lists the tracks for Side 1, while the top-right lists the tracks for Side 2. The credits include the band lineup and mention Michael Schenker for his lead guitar contributions on some tracks.
Design Details: The album’s design and photography are credited to Hipgnosis, known for their iconic and often surreal album art.
Production Notes: Produced by Dieter Dierks for Breeze-Music, it also notes the recording at Dierks Studios in Cologne from September to December 1978.
Label and Logo: At the bottom, EMI Records Ltd. is credited along with other production details. There’s also a sticker reading ‘Back to Mono DISQUES IMPORT.’
The overall presentation is playful, edgy, and reflective of the hard rock genre and the Scorpions’ identity during this era. The provocative imagery and bold design contributed to the album’s lasting impression.
This image shows the record label for Lovedrive by the Scorpions, released under EMI’s Harvest label. The label design features Harvest’s signature yellow background with green lettering and a stylized logo of a circular figure with a curved outline. The text includes:
The band name ‘SCORPIONS’ prominently displayed near the top.
The album title, ‘LOVEDRIVE,’ in uppercase.
Label information, including ‘EMI RECORDS LTD.’ and the catalogue number ‘SHSP 4097.’
Copyright information indicating the release year, 1979, and publishing by Breeze Music.
Manufacturing and broadcasting restrictions printed along the edge of the label.
The side designation ‘SIDE 1’ clearly marked.
The clean layout and contrasting colours make this a classic example of 1970s EMI/Harvest label design. |
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.
Animal Magnetism (Netherlands Release) Animal Magnetism (France Fame Release)
RCA Victor AFL1-5085 , 1984 , USA
SCORPIONS "Best Of SCORPIONS Vol 2" is a 12" LP vinyl album released in 1984, showcasing the German rock band's captivating music. This record, featuring tracks from various eras
Best Of Scorpions Vol 2 12" Vinyl LP
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Blackout (Germany) Blackout (France) Blackout (USA)
Polygram Gong SLPXL 37497 , 1990 , Hungary
The Scorpions' "Crazy World" Hungarian release 12" Vinyl LP, born in the era of Eastern European upheaval, encapsulates the band's pivotal 1990 album. Reflecting the winds of change during the end of the Cold War, the vinyl's rarity, featuring limited edition nuances, elevates its significance as a sought-after collector's gem.
Crazy World 12" Vinyl LP
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"SCORPIONS - Fly to the Rainbow" is a 12" vinyl LP album that showcases the German rock band's evolving sound and artistic vision. Released in 1974, this album captures the band's transition from their psychedelic rock roots to a more refined hard rock sound.
Fly to the Rainbow 12" Vinyl LP
Released in 1984, the SCORPIONS' "Gold Ballads" 12" Mini-LP Vinyl showcases the band's mastery in ballads. This Spanish release features five of their finest ballads, encapsulating the essence of their emotional and melodic prowess. A testament to the band's contribution to the music scene during that era, the album stands as a timeless collection of soul-stirring ballads, leaving an indelible mark on the musical landscape.
Gold Ballads (France) 12" Mini-LP Gold Ballads (Spain) 12" Mini-LP
"In Trance" is the 1976 album by German hard rock band Scorpions. The album cover shows a woman smashing a guitar, with one of her breasts exposed. This album cover gained controversy and has since been changed so that the breast is covered up. This is the original version of the album cover clearly showed the cover model's bare breast hanging down towards the guitar. Later releases have the breast blacked out so that it is not visible. This is the first of many Scorpions album covers that have been censored.
In Trance (Uncensored, England) 12" Vinyl LP In Trance (Uncensored, Black Label) 12" Vinyl LP In Trance (Uncensored, Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
Harvest 2400071 , 1984 , France
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.
Love at First Sting 12" Vinyl LP
The album cover of "Lovedrive" has often featured in 'worst album covers ever' lists, this bizarre sleeve was replaced in some countries with a more sensible black sleeve featuring a blue scorpion. The album's artwork was named "Best album sleeve of 1979″ by Playboy magazine.
Lovedrive (UK) 12" Vinyl LP Lovedrive (Original Album Cover) 12" Vinyl LP Lovedrive (FAME) 12" Vinyl LP
EMI Electrola Harvest 064 7 47 794 / Breeze Music , 1988 , EEC
"Scorpions - Savage Amusement" is a powerful 1988 12" vinyl LP album that showcases the band's ability to craft memorable hard rock anthems. With their European release, the Scorpions deliver a collection of energetic and melodic tracks that captivate listeners from start to finish.
Savage Amusement 12" Vinyl LP
RCA Victor NL 70615 C , 1975 , France
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The Scorpion 12" 3LP Box-Set
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Still Loving You 7" Single Still Loving You 12" Maxi-Single
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Taken by Force (Germany) 12" Vinyl LP Taken by Force (Italy) 12" Vinyl LP
RCA Extra CL 28331-1 , 1978 , Germany
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Tokyo Tapes 12" Vinyl LP
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Virgin Killer Uncensored First German pressing 12" Vinyl LP Virgin Kiler (Italy) 12" Vinyl LP Virgin Kiler (Best Buy Series) 12" Vinyl LP
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World Wide Live (Europe) 12" Vinyl LP World Wide Live (Germany) 12" Vinyl LP
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