Scorpions – Love At First Sting (Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 1984, Mercury 422-814 981-1 M-1)

Why This Record Matters
Love At First Sting is one of the defining hard rock albums of the 1980s. Featuring "Rock You Like A Hurricane," "Big City Nights," and "Still Loving You," it helped establish Scorpions as arena rock superstars worldwide. The album remains a staple of classic hard rock collections.

Collector Note
1984 US Hauppauge pressing on Mercury Records, catalog number 422-814 981-1 M-1. Original US pressings continue to attract strong interest due to the album's enduring popularity and iconic hit singles.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of play and handling
Sleeve: VG with visible ring wear, light edge wear, and corner wear, includes original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, 53 - Hauppauge Pressing
Label: Mercury – 422-814 981-1 M-1
Country: US
Released: 1984
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Arena Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: 422-814981-1 AS HRM1 B-5 ↔ TD
Side B: 422-814981-1 BS HRM A-82 ↔ AM

Tracklist
Side A
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

Side B
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

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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