{"product_id":"scorpions-blackout-1982-vinyl-lp-record","title":"Scorpions – Blackout (1982) Vinyl LP Record","description":"\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlbum Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGerman rock band Scorpions deliver a powerful combination of sharp riffs, soaring vocals and melodic songwriting on Blackout. Released in 1982, the album features Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker, Matthias Jabs, Francis Buchholz and Herman Rarebell, with production by Dieter Dierks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the explosive title track to the melodic “No One Like You”, the record balances heavy guitar work with memorable choruses. “Dynamite” pushes the energy higher, while “When the Smoke Is Going Down” closes proceedings with a more atmospheric, reflective approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe photographed copy is the Harvest issue, catalogue number SHVL 823, with yellow-and-green labels and a printed lyric and live-photo inner sleeve. Gottfried Helnwein’s striking cover image provides an unmistakable visual counterpart to the music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStand-Out Tracks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tightly wound guitar riff launches the album with immediate force. Meine’s urgent vocal and the punchy rhythm section establish the combination of precision and intensity that runs throughout the record.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan’t Live Without You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn insistent groove and a chant-like chorus give this track a strong audience-participation feel. The guitars keep the arrangement muscular without crowding out its melodic hooks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo One Like You\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive lead-guitar introduction opens into one of the album’s most accessible songs. Its balance of expressive guitar work, yearning vocals and a memorable chorus captures Scorpions’ melodic hard-rock appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynamite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast, forceful and driven by relentless rhythmic momentum, this is one of the record’s most energetic performances. The clipped riffs and emphatic refrain make it a natural contrast to the album’s gentler closing track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen the Smoke Is Going Down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClean guitar textures and a restrained vocal bring the album to a reflective close. The spacious arrangement highlights the band’s ability to create atmosphere as effectively as they deliver full-throttle rock.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"_ul_1thwv_191\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist: Scorpions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle: Blackout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear: 1982\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Harvest \/ EMI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalogue No.: SHVL 823\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP, stereo, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing: UK Harvest issue; exact pressing variant unconfirmed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecade: 1980s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracks: 9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarcode: None shown on the photographed sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProducer: Dieter Dierks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCover Artwork: Gottfried Helnwein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes: Printed lyric and live-photo inner sleeve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: VG+\/VG+, see our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/pages\/condition-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCondition Grading Guide\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_p_1thwv_144\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrowse our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/1980s-vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e1980s Vinyl\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e collection, our full \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/vinyl\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eVinyl Records\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, or our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-is-on-page=\"false\"\u003e\u003ca role=\"link\" class=\"link tone-auto\" href=\"\/collections\/compact-discs\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003eCompact Discs\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scorpions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59530976133468,"sku":"SHVL 823","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1002\/1938\/8252\/files\/Scorpions_Blackout_1982_Vinyl_LP_Record.jpg?v=1792153359","url":"https:\/\/www.groovejunkievinyl.co.uk\/products\/scorpions-blackout-1982-vinyl-lp-record","provider":"Groove Junkie Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}