{"product_id":"scorpions-lovedrive-vinyl","title":"Scorpions - Lovedrive Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Scorpions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Lovedrive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Harvest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: SHSP 4093\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1979\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1979 UK First Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLovedrive 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLoving You Sunday Morning\u003cbr\u003e\nAnother Piece Of Meat\u003cbr\u003e\nAlways Somewhere\u003cbr\u003e\nCoast To Coast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan't Get Enough\u003cbr\u003e\nIs There Anybody There?\u003cbr\u003e\nLovedrive\u003cbr\u003e\nHoliday\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: SHSP 4093 A-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: SHSP 4093 B-1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK first pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nHarvest Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SHSP 4093\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut A1 \/ B1 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Harvest labels\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Loving You Sunday Morning\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Always Somewhere, Holiday, Lovedrive, Another Piece Of Meat and Coast To Coast\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures guitar work by Matthias Jabs and Michael Schenker\u003cbr\u003e\nLandmark hard rock album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333263368565,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/74F2EC92-77CE-4DA1-9A3C-0575B4B76326.jpg?v=1782914530","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/scorpions-lovedrive-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}