Scorpions 1979 Lovedrive | red vinyl | 12 inch single

Scorpions – Lovedrive | 1979 UK Red Vinyl 12" Single | Harvest Records | 12 HAR 5188

An eye-catching 1979 UK pressing of Lovedrive by German hard rock legends Scorpions, released on Harvest Records as a limited-edition 12-inch RED VINYL single, backed with the instrumental Coast to Coast.

Taken from the band's acclaimed 1979 album Lovedrive, this release captures Scorpions during their rise to international prominence, combining powerful guitar riffs, melodic hard rock and the unmistakable sound that would establish them as one of Europe's most successful rock bands.

Pressed on striking translucent red vinyl, this collectable UK release features the distinctive Scorpions artwork and original Harvest labels. An appealing addition to any Scorpions, classic rock or coloured vinyl collection.

Release Details

Artist: Scorpions

Title: Lovedrive

B-Side: Coast to Coast

Label: Harvest Records

Catalogue Number: 12 HAR 5188

Year: 1979

Country: United Kingdom

Format: 12" Single

Vinyl Colour: Translucent Red

Genre: Hard Rock / Heavy Metal

Track Listing

Side A:

Lovedrive

Side B:

Coast to Coast

Matrix / Runout Details

Side A: 12 SHAR 5188 – A1 / ABBEY ROAD OUT NICK . W

Side B: 12 SHAR 5188 – B1

The Side A runout includes an Abbey Road inscription and Nick W marking, providing additional identifying details for this UK pressing.

Condition

Vinyl: Very Good Plus (VG+) – Visually graded. A well-preserved example of this distinctive red vinyl pressing.

Outer Sleeve: Good Plus (G+) – Original picture sleeve showing noticeable age-related wear and handling marks, consistent with the assigned grade.

Important: This is a pre-owned vintage record. The vinyl has been visually graded in accordance with Goldmine grading standards and has not been play-tested. The photographs show the actual item offered for sale, including its condition.

All records are professionally cleaned before dispatch and carefully packaged in protective vinyl record mailers.

A distinctive 1979 Scorpions release combining classic hard rock with the added collector appeal of an original UK red vinyl pressing.