Scorpions Love at First Sting Vinyl LP Mercury VG+ Rock You Like a Hurricane

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Scorpions Love at First Sting Vinyl LP - Mercury 422-814 981-1 M-1 VG+ First Pressing (1984) with Rock You Like a Hurricane, Still Loving You, and Big City Nights
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good + Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well throughout. Cover is fully intact with very light wear, and includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Inner sleeve has a split on one side, so a replacement is also included.
Love at First Sting is the ninth studio album by Scorpions. It was released in March 1984 on Mercury in the US. The album contains "Rock You Like a Hurricane", "Still Loving You", and "Big City Nights", three of their most famous songs. Love at First Sting is notable in that it was one of the first digitally recorded heavy metal records ever released.
It became the group's most successful album in the US, where it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1984, and went double-platinum by the end of the year, reaching triple-platinum status in 1995. 
Track listing
A1 Bad Boys Running Wild 3:53 A2 Rock You Like A Hurricane 4:10 A3 I'm Leaving You 4:10 A4 Coming Home 4:58 A5 The Same Thrill 3:30
B1 Big City Nights 4:02 B2 As Soon As The Good Times Roll 5:02 B3 Crossfire 4:33 B4 Still Loving You 6:27
Scorpions Klaus Meine – lead vocals, backing vocals Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitar, lead guitar on 6, 7 & 9, backing vocals Matthias Jabs – lead guitar, rhythm guitar on 6, 7 & 9, backing vocals Francis Buchholz – bass, Moog Taurus, backing vocals Herman Rarebell – drums, backing vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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