SCORPIONS Love At First Sting LP G+/G+ Original 1984 Mercury Rock Vinyl
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Description
Released in 1984 on Mercury Records, Love At First Sting is one of the definitive hard rock albums of the 1980s and the commercial breakthrough that made Scorpions a global arena act. This album represents the band at their peak, combining aggressive guitar-driven rock with polished production and strong melodic hooks that dominated rock radio and MTV throughout the decade.
Recorded during a period when Scorpions were transitioning from European hard rock veterans into international superstars, this album delivered some of the most recognizable rock songs of the era. Tracks such as Rock You Like A Hurricane, Still Loving You, Big City Nights, Bad Boys Running Wild, Crossfire, and Coming Home became staples of classic rock programming and remain core entries in the band’s catalog.
The production on Love At First Sting is tight and punchy, balancing heavy riffs with layered vocals and melodic arrangements that helped define the sound of mainstream 1980s hard rock. It is widely regarded as one of Scorpions’ strongest and most influential releases and remains highly collectible decades later.
This copy is an original 1984 Mercury / PolyGram vinyl pressing. The printed inner lyric sleeve is present, featuring full lyrics and period photography, an important component that is often missing from surviving copies.
Condition reflects regular use and long-term ownership:
The vinyl is graded G+, showing visible surface marks and play wear consistent with this grade. Playback will include audible surface noise, typical for a well-played record of this era, with no major skips noted.
The jacket is graded G+, with noticeable edge wear, corner bumps, and surface scuffing on both front and back. The structure remains intact and the iconic cover imagery is still clearly displayed.
The inner lyric sleeve is included and shows handling and storage wear, with all text and imagery legible.
This is a solid, original example of a landmark 1980s hard rock album, well suited for listeners, collectors filling gaps, or fans seeking an authentic vintage copy from the era when this record dominated rock charts worldwide.
Please refer to all photos for detailed visuals of the vinyl, jacket, and sleeve, as collectors have varying standards for grading criteria.
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