Scorpions Taken By Force LP 1977 RCA First Press Uli Jon Roth Sails Of Charon
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One of the greatest albums of the Uli Jon Roth era, Taken By Force finds the Scorpions firing on every cylinder. From the explosive opener “Steamrock Fever” to the legendary “The Sails of Charon,” this album captures the band at the peak of its classic 1970s lineup and remains an essential cornerstone of hard rock history.


This is an original 1978 U.S. first pressing manufactured at the RCA Indianapolis plant, identified by the stamped “I” pressing plant mark in the runout. It also carries the original first pressing matrix designations APL1-2628-A and APL1-2628-B, confirming an authentic early Indianapolis pressing from the album’s initial U.S. release.


Original U.S. pressings like this continue to be sought after for their warm, dynamic analog presentation and historical significance, making them a favorite among serious Scorpions collectors and fans of Uli Jon Roth’s groundbreaking guitar work.


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