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Scorpion: In Trance

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On September 17, 1975, “RCA” label released “In Trance”, the third Scorpions studio album. It was recorded in 1975, at “Dierks Studios” in Stommein, Germany, and was produced by Dieter Dierks.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine – vocals
  • Ulrich Roth – vocals, lead and slide guitar
  • Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitar
  • Francis Buchholz – bass
  • Rudy Lenners – drums
  • Achim Kirschning – keyboards
  • Dieter Dierks – engineer, mixing
  • Michael von Gimbut – photography

Track listing:

All track by Ulrich Roth, except where noted.

  1. Dark Lady
  2. In Trance – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  3. Life’s Like a River – Ulrich Roth, Rudolf Schenker, Corina Fortmann
  4. Top of the Bill – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  5. Living and Dying – Rudolf Schenker
  6. Robot Man – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  7. Evening Wind
  8. Sun in My Hand
  9. Longing for Fire – Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine
  10. Night Lights

Scorpions: Taken By Force

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On December 4, 1977, “RCA” label released “Taken by Force”, the fifth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded June – October 1977, at “Dierks Studios” in Stommeinn, Germany, and was produced by Dieter Dierks.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine – lead and backing vocals
  • Ulrich Roth – lead guitar
  • Rudolf Schenker – rhythm guitar
  • Francis Buchholz – bass guitar
  • Herman Rarebell – drums, percussion
  • Dieter Dierks – engineer, mixing
  • Michael von Gimbut – cover photography

Track listing:

  1. Steamrock Fever – Rudolph Schenker, Klaus Meine
  2. We’ll Burn the Sky – Rudolph Schenker, Monika Dannemann
  3. I’ve Got to Be Free – Ulrich Roth
  4. The Riot of Your Time – Rudolph Schenker, Klaus Meine
  5. The Sails of Charon – Ulrich Roth
  6. Your Light – Ulrich Roth
  7. He’s a Woman-She’s a Man – Rudolph Schenker, Herman Rarebell
  8. Born to Touch Your Feelings – Rudolph Schenker, Klaus Meine

Scorpions: Virgin Killer

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On October 9, 1976, “RCA” label released “Virgin Killer”, the fourth Scorpions studio album. It was recorded in 1976, at “Dierks Studios” in Stommeln, Germany, and was produced by Dieter Dierks.

Personnel:

  • Klaus Meine– lead vocals
  • Ulrich Roth– lead guitar, lead and backing vocals
  • Rudolf Schenker– rhythm guitar, backing vocals
  • Francis Buchholz– bass, backing vocals
  • Rudy Lenners– drums, percussion
  • Achim Kirschning– synthesizer, keyboards
  • Dieter Dierks– arrangement
  • Steffan Böhle – cover art, design
  • Michael von Gimbut – photography

Track listing:

  1. Pictured Life – Klaus Meine, Ulrich Roth, Rudolf Schenker
  2. Catch Your Train – Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker
  3. In Your Park – Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker
  4. Backstage Queen – Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker
  5. Virgin Killer – Ulrich Roth
  6. Hell – Cat – Ulrich Roth
  7. Crying Days – Klaus Meine, Rudolf Schenker
  8. Polar Nights – Ulrich Roth
  9. Yellow Raven – Ulrich Roth