Scorpions - Lovedrive Vinyl

Artist: Scorpions

Title: Lovedrive

Label: Harvest

Catalogue Number: SHSP 4093

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1979

Pressing Year: 1979 UK First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Lovedrive is Scorpions' sixth studio album and the record that firmly established the band as an international hard rock force. Released in 1979, it marked the arrival of Matthias Jabs as lead guitarist while also featuring memorable guest performances from Michael Schenker. Combining thunderous riffs, soaring melodies and outstanding musicianship, the album includes classics such as Loving You Sunday Morning, Another Piece Of Meat, Always Somewhere, Holiday and the epic title track Lovedrive. Widely regarded as one of the defining hard rock albums of the late 1970s, it laid the foundations for the band's worldwide success throughout the following decade.

Pressing Notes

Original 1979 UK first pressing on Harvest Records, catalogue number SHSP 4093. This copy features the desirable A1/B1 first-cut matrix combination, confirming it as a genuine first UK pressing from the album's original production run.

Pressed by EMI on high-quality UK vinyl, first pressings are renowned for their powerful analogue sound, exceptional dynamics and detailed mastering. Complete examples with the original picture sleeve are increasingly sought after by collectors of classic hard rock and heavy metal.

Track Listing

Side One

Loving You Sunday Morning
Another Piece Of Meat
Always Somewhere
Coast To Coast

Side Two

Can't Get Enough
Is There Anybody There?
Lovedrive
Holiday
Matrix / Runout

Side One: SHSP 4093 A-1

Side Two: SHSP 4093 B-1

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Harvest Records
Catalogue number SHSP 4093
First-cut A1 / B1 matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Original Harvest labels
Features Loving You Sunday Morning
Includes Always Somewhere, Holiday, Lovedrive, Another Piece Of Meat and Coast To Coast
Features guitar work by Matthias Jabs and Michael Schenker
Landmark hard rock album
Highly collectible UK analogue pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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