The Scorpions : All 12 Coloured Vinyl Remastered Reissues Reviewed - Colours of Rock 

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And, 10 months later, I have enough pennies to buy the collection. Thank you, Phil, for bringing the reissued albums to my attention and enthusing me to buy them. Saw them live in 79, in Warrington !

Another great review from Phil. I love the Scorpions, especially the Uli Jon Roth era. I'm happy that they are releasing these again in vinyl. When I saw this I began dreaming of Deep Purple reissues of 1968-1975 albums. 🙂

Best 5 for me 1. Blackout 2. Love At First Sting 3. Lovedrive 4. Taken By Force 5. Virgin Killer

Thanks for the post Phil! Dieter Dierks was the 6th member of the Scorpions. While I'd love to hear some of these new releases; and I do take your word for it Phil, in the old days I used a trick. I was called Mr. LED derogatorily by some but it worked. I'd listen to it and watch the LED. Some recordings just sucked. But even those done by Dieter Dierks were different. LSS, I'd take the Treble and turn it past zero and the bass also. And this, in and of itself would give a great recording a fuller, warmer sound. And you could see the LED just go into the RED. Now, the only thing one could do, (Unless you were going to record the whole LP) was put a high-quality tape, (I preferred Maxell) and put the needle down and watch the LED. I screwed around with some where people wondered if they were high but in general I did it to balance the sound quality and have it lifted up. And when you've got a high-quality tube amp-receiver you could really hear the difference. My only regret Phil? Somehow, I wish I found the money for a Blaupunkt? The German brand receiver which had a superior quality sound. My Sherwood, which was made in Canada was a damned good poor mans version though. I have a recording of the end of the Beatles Day in the Life where I make the tube amps whistle. No kidding. And when I got my workman's comp settlement? One of the 1st things I did was by 2 needles from Shure which was down the street from me. Man, that $200 diamond needle cleanly went over old jagged spots and played on. Amazing. Tell the kids about needles. My other one was $100. Both of which I paid 40% for. Where I live now it would all be useless though as the place is too small. Believe it or not I still have a pair of speakers which were made by a friends brother in 1975, (My pair of Bose are not hooked up) and when I play my 1st tape, (A Maxwell METAL-Only one I ever bought -90 mn edition I recorded in January 1983) which holds the greatest guitarists from that time....and put on my AKG headphones... if I am not blasting those 75' speakers? It would blow your mind. But your whole thing here on the Scorpions and UFO were fantastic bro. Fantastic. A whole new generation is seeking for great hard rock music as we did. Me in the U.S. and you in the U.K. Rock on and stay healthy. As Ringo said, "Peace and Love." Windrose....somewhere too close to the border in Texas. Jesus Christ blesses you too man. Amen.

Couldn't agree more physical product proper music fans yeah. Sick of people saying oh not enough space etc etc. Memories everytime

Thanks for turning us on to these. I’ve been a Scorpions fan since my high school days in the 70s and have all the otiginal vinyl. Now, I’ll have all the coloured ones as well. Rock and roll.

Savage Amusement my first Scorps purchase..it is polished but still a great album. I have ordered Lovedrive red vinyl and hope i will not be disappointed.

Awesome video, Philo!! My favorite part is where you rave about China White, which I’ve been calling the sleeper classic Scorps song for decades! The guitar solo is so unorthodox and never fails to give me chills! Rudolf is obviously known as the composer and rhythm guitarist, but that solo holds its own with anyone, IMO. It’s completely unique and has an atmosphere that just sends you to some exotic place in your mind! Amazing stuff! Love your channel, man and love Scorps!! Cheers!

Jeez Phil seemed stupidly happy to vacillate the various releases. As always it's a blast to see Phil's erudition and glee. I may have to expand my vinyl just a bit and discern the sounds. As always thanks to Phil and rock on!

Thank You Phil for a nice feedback of the albums! Taken by Force is my #1 Scorpions album!🤘☀️🤘

I got In Trance Fly to the rainbow Virgin killer Taken by force I didn’t get Tokyo Tapes because I already have an Original pressing of that🤷🏻‍♂️ I’ve got it on CD as 2015 remaster so I think I’m alright. Excellent video Phil

Great. Very informative. Thanks.

Great to see these covered at last. I’ve had Love Drive, Blackout and Love At First Sting in my Amazon basket the last few days. I’m gonna snap them up. Thanks for the upload.

Fantastic review. Thank you Phil. These are on my list to collect and I now know where to start!

Great Video Again ! The UK Blackout had a glossy inner sleeve , the band must have got a bit dusty rolling about on The Stage. Great Video Again !

Damn you! I'm off to the record store.

I'm a young Scorps fan. Heard much of their discography. Even Hey You with Rudy on vocals. Love that track. With that said, Humanity Hour 1 is my favorite Scorpions record. Been a fan before that record came out and didn't know how impactful it would be on me. We Were Born to Fly is my favorite Scorps song. Sure Hurricane, Crazy World, Media Overkill, The Zoo, Sails of Charon, etc. I was really let down a few years later when they released Sting in The Tail.

Should be a marvelous investment. I loved their animal magnetism album way back in 1980. Also spare a thought for Astrud Gilberto who passed on a few days ago. Her sexy bossa nova songs are some of my earliest musical memories as a child. RIP.

Catching up on your shows. This one is epic. Great reviews, well done. I have to get at least a couple of those. Thanks, Phil

I actually got to the Scorpions in the Chicagoland area because of UFO and Michael Schenker. As far as bands? They are #1 with me. The Uli Jon Roth period into Lovedrive and through their Herman Rarebell period, Not that they are bad now. But Holy smoke man,,,,Black Out tour and 88 at Monsters of Rock and then finally for me the Crazy World Tour. Amazing. Alice Cooper called them a well oiled machine. Yeah.....with feeling! I had Bernie Torme's Crimson Album and the Moody Blues Octave in Blue Marble Vinyl. Great stuff.

Fantastic selection of albums, I've the 50th anniversary deluxe editons of Blackout, Animal Magnetism & Love At First Sting vinyl pressings from 2015, which all came with a cd version of the album which included bonus tracks, and also a live cd came with Love At First Sting, the hype stickers on these indicated analog/digitally remasterd, 180g heavyweight vinyl, direct metal mastering vinyl cutting, all black vinyl, I wonder how they sound compared with these new pressings...🤔seen them way back in 1991 in London during their Crazy World album tour, fantasic live band, good times!

Just ordered Love Drive and Savage Amusement, after watching your review. Thanks Phil.

Great video! I really enjoy unboxings and comparisons like these. I have gone and picked up 6 of the 12, they should arrive anyday now. Of course I got curious about the bonus DVDs on the 2015’s, now that you mentioned them, but I guess that will be in the future for me.

I saw The Scorpions for the first time back in 1979 when they headlined Reading Festival at short notice after Thin Lizzy pulled out - I have been a fan of them ever since BUT I really never go beyond "Crazy World" now when I listen to their stuff - even that album is one I find difficult to play, "Winds of Change" really is one of those songs that I never need to hear again. I have tried the later albums, I own most of them but they are a bit like AC/DC for me now when, after a certain point in their catalogue, each album probably has two or three good tracks and that's it. The 1970's will always be the absolute best decade for me for music and all of the music from that era is timeless to my ears - but I think "Video Killed The Radio Star" in the 1980's for me and I just find that when video was added to music, something died that has never fully returned. For me, the Scorpions peaked with "Lovedrive" and there was a slow decline at that point. I was lucky enough to see Uli Jon Roth do a "Scorpions Revisited" gig in Germany back in 2015 and that early Scorpions stuff is truly timeless, and whilst I can appreciate "Blackout" was a phenomenal heavy metal album back in 1982, even that just sounds a bit dated now - albeit I still stick it on occasionally for some nostalgia.

Thanks Phil! Great video. Scorpions are one of my all time favorites and I will be looking at buying some of these for sure. I have all of the new CD reissues, old CD releases, cassettes and some older vinyl. This video will really help me sort out which ones to buy first. I wonder why they skipped Crazy World.

Phil, really good and informative show. I really appreciated the comments over the differences between the mediums/issues. World Wide Live (among others) kept me entertained yesterday during the 3 plus hour delays on the M5/M42 coming back home from Cornwall so this video was quite timely! Kind regards

I bought some of these a few years back. They are in black vinyl but I think they are the same masters. They also came with a CD version with extra tracks too. The world wide live also contained the tour poster. Great video Phil thanks

Thank you, Phil! This was extremely helpful and informative. You’ve sent me down a new rabbit hole, as I will absolutely be aiming to pick up most, if not all of these. They look great and to hear you rave about the sound and packaging puts it over the top for me. Great review.

Just received Fly to the Rainbow today, thank you Amazon for the crease in the corner, next purchase will be In Trance as the only 2 Scorpions I have not got either cd or vinyl, will have to see whether I continue, Blackout always my favourite and first album I got after buying the picture disc single of No one like you,I Remember having a Scorpions vinyl album called Starlight, of early recordings, brought in WHSmith sale in Bedford , offloaded many years ago, probably appreciate it bit more know. The Whsmith branch in Bedford was a quality source of Rock albums, probably due ti Dave Lewis being the manager of the record department, Dave is known to be a Led Zeppelin writer and specialist, the sales were excellent, I remember going through them with my father picking up loads of stuff, while a WHSmith hierarchy seemed to be going bonkers seeing all the knock down vinyl and asking an assistant where the manager was, anyway Phil, great analysis of the reissues.

Wonderful video Phil, thanks. My favorite Scorpions by far is Lonesome Crow, and then Lovedrive and Animal Magnetism. About a year ago I picked up the first 9 on black vinyl minus Lonesome Crow. They all came with a cd in a slip case. After watching this I gotta go listen to some of them.

I think Id either opt for the Lovedrive, Blackout or Animal Magnetism albums, three of my favorite Scorps records. My Animal Magnetism is on Fame which I have since 1989 so that's certainly due an upgrade

I absolutely love your channel. Those records look amazing !! Thanks for showing them off and the recommendation. Cheers.

For sure on china white, I have a pressing that has a different lead solo, I have two of the same album, animal magnetism love that album,

I have lonesome crow, excellent yellow raven

Great review Phil. I have most of the scorps catalog on cd or vinyl. U have me intrigued. I’m interested in getting some early stuff first. Big scorps fan. I see u are too. Ty.

Some of the original copies of Lovedrive had a printed inner sleeve, Phil - for info (mine didn’t). I still have the LP and the non-DVD remastered CD version, which I assume is the same remaster and both sound superb to me - if the new version is better, it must be absolutely incredible! Great review :)

Great review Phil good to hear your thoughts. I bought several Scorpions albums on vinyl and cd not so long ago but I am very tempted as these sound very promising. Think I`ll buy one at first and take it from there!

Good review Phil! Wonder why rhey skipped Face the Heat and Eye 2 Eye? Humanity Hour 1 is really good. But the price of vinyl and the fact that i got rid of my player years ago means i will settle for cd versions. Was never interested in Uli era but may now seek out Tokyo Tapes

Lovedrive always sounded flat to me. Looking forward to the remaster

Gracias 🙏

I agree about Tokyo Tapes being one of the greatest live albums and that's the one I would definitely get out of the twelve. I also agree with your take about "The Zoo." I thought that song was "just ok" when I first heard it, but then "Classic Rock Radio" played it to death (which didn't take long) like it does with a lot of songs. Great review of all twelve along with the CD's.

in my local record shop i bought fly and virgin both £10 and i don't know how i didn't get onto this but when i got home and started looking behind virgin was in trance and it was selling for £20 and i got it for free by accident🤣 and they are all original and in very good condition im a very happy 19 year old hahahah

Hi Phil, le premier album n'était il pas " lonesome crow" grand groupe allemand à ses débuts, j'ai décroché a la fin des 70' s,un titre et que j'ai usé " still rock fever", i like ULI JON ROTH TOO VERY GOOD GUITARIST😊 THANKS ❤

Blackout was 1st Scorps lp I bought. Classic. Also really like Savage Amusement. Regular of UK Sea of Tranqulity so found u guesting on that show and now watching your videos. Have u done show about how many original members r needed for band to keep using original name ? Would like your thoughts and suggestions for this. Enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work. Rock will never die !

Great review! One thing we wanted to know is, why are some inner sleeves poly lined and some aren’t in this series of albums?🎧

Great review, Phil. Love theses comps. Question to the community: Does anyone know if these are the same remasters as published in 2015?

I don't have the "In Trance" album in vinyl and in CD

"In Trance" is my favorite Scorpions album, and they have many great albums. I have the original German press. Great cover too. Blackout is heavy too, I love it. I can't stand the cover of Tokyo Tapes. It looks like Rudolf is trying to perform something kinky on his bandmates groin upside down. Was that on purpose? I don't know.

Hi Phil, nice run through. However I was concerned when you mentioned soft touch sleeves. I am worried about the rise of these types of sleeves. I hate the feel of them (but that's my problem / personal preference). What I'm more interested in is their longevity. What will they be like after a few years? As I see it it's a plastic coating onto card and I fear it will not stand the test of time due to marking or deforming. Some of my books I have like this are starting to show wear. Any thoughts? Maybe a campaign alongside polylined to ban these sleeves...That said I'm tempted to get world Wide Live as I got rid of my vinyl copy. Any idea why Lonesome Crow hasn't been reissued? Probably licensing but it's the one I'm really after...cheers Dale

Phil, one of the things that some companies do wrong when it comes to reissues is the quality of the sleeve's print. Sometimes they look like bad photocopies, blurry, faded, or even with a "screen" effect to them. How do you compare these new versions to the originals? Also, I have Blackout in several editions, the original vinyl, original CD, and the Audio Fidelity 24K Gold version, and all of them sound exactly the same, very thin, no punch at all. How does this new version sound, did they improve the sound?

Are these vinyls yours?

Way beyond my wallet unfortunately.

No lonesome crow?

The sound on the 2015 reissues is poor. These are the same remasters on colored wax.

Have to disagree over the 2015 CD's . They are nuked to high heaven. Crushed within an inch of their lives. Sounds to me all these new vinyl releases are just digital versions cut to wax.