No.1's

Scorpions | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 25, 2006)
• Number of Discs: 2
• ASIN: B000F9T6HY
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #845,459 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Wind of Change

2. Under the Same Sun

3. No One Like You

4. Holiday

5. Coast to Coat [Instrumental]

6. Moment of Glory

7. Still Loving You

8. What You Give You Get Back

9. White Dove

10. Here in My Heart

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Rock You Like a Hurricane

2. You and I

3. Alien Nation

4. Is There Anybody There?

5. Always Somewhere

6. Living for Tomorrow

7. Big City Nights

8. Loving You Sunday Morning

9. Walking on the Edge

10. I'm Leaving You

See all 16 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews

Stunning import only 32-track 24-bit digitally remastered two CD set featuring all the biggest hits by this German hard rock outfit. Although they achieved international success in the '80s during the early years of MTV, they originally formed in 1969 and achieved success in their homeland a decade before breaking through in America and elsewhere. Includes 'Rock You Like A Hurricane', 'Winds Of Change', 'Still Loving You', 'Big City Night' and many more. More than any other Scorpions compilation on the market, No. 1's is the best of the best and the perfect introduction to the band's vast repertoire. EMI. 2006. --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good because it's different, July 4, 2006

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J. Navleris (Lynn, MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No. 1's (Audio CD)

Scorpions "No. 1's" raised my suspicions a bit as this is yet another of the many compilations released in recent history. However, these suspicions went by the wayside as I scanned the track listings of this 2-disc CD set.

What a breath of fresh air it was to see tracks that hardly appear on the standard Scorpions "greatest hits" releases. The tracks I am particularly happy to see here are: "Lady Starlight", "China White", "When The Smoke Is Going Down", "Coast To Coast (Live)" and the vastly-underrated "I'm Leaving You" among others. The other standard Scorpions fare that you expect to see is also here, like "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and "No One Like You." And even though they probably weren't "No. 1's", it's a bit disconcerting not to see "The Zoo", "Make It Real" or "Bad Boys Running Wild" not be part of a Scorpions collection.

My final analysis? Pick up this CD if you have at least one other Scorpions compilation in your collection, like the 3-disc "Box Of Scorpions". You won't be disappointed.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent 24-Bit Digital Remastering!, September 25, 2006

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Jason W. Bellenger (Byron Center, Michigan, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No. 1's (Audio CD)

I can't believe how good these tracks sound! After hearing the disappointing mastering from the Universal label U.S. 2006 'Gold' 2-CD release I was quite happy to hear that EMI had issued a similar 2-CD release in 2006 as well. Thankfully, EMI got it right... at least when it comes to audio quality. The sparkling sound is clear right from the first track on disc 1, "Wind Of Change". Although this recording is only 16 years old (recorded in 1990) I never imagined that it could sound so heavy and full. Previous masters and releases have left me wanting more from the music. The drums are punchy, the bass is grinding, and the vocals soar! Flash back to 1982 when Scorpions scored their very first U.S. Hot 100 chart entry. That track was "No One Like You" and again, like "Change", the song has benefited hugely from this new 24-bit remastering! The sound is wide and full. Compare these masters to those masters on any other releases and the striking difference will be heard. No. 1's is the winner!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great mix of Scorpions songs - but don't buy based on the title, May 2, 2007

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R. Gorham "RCG2" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: No. 1's (Audio CD)

THE BAND: Klaus Meine (vocals, guitar), Matthias Jabs (guitars), Rudolf Schenker (guitars) have appeared on all albums... past and present band members include Ulrich Roth (guitars), Michael Schenker (guitars), Francis Buchholz (bass), Ralph Rieckermann (bass), Jurgen Rosenthal (drums), Herman Rarebell (drums), and James Kottak (drums). Hailing from Hannover, Germany.

THE DISCS: (2006) 32 tracks on 2 discs clocking in at approximately 156 total minutes (Disc-1 at 79 minutes, Disc-2 at 77). Included with the discs is an 18-page booklet containing song titles/credits, song lyrics, 2-pages containing all album covers and a band photo. This compilation follows the band from 1979-2000. 24-bit digitally remastered sound. (Import) Label - EMI International.

ALBUM REPRESENTATION: I've identified 25 of the 32 tracks and the albums they come from - Lovedrive (5 songs), Animal Magnetism (1), Blackout (5), Love At First Sting (5), Savage Amusement (3), Crazy World (2), Face The Heat (2), Moment Of Glory (2). Leaving 7 tracks either unreleased or B-sides, or...?

COMMENTS: There's a handful of Scorpions compilations out there on the market. I researched many and finally settled on the 2-disc "Gold" (with 34 tracks, and much better coverage of their 70's material). And, within a few weeks I just happened to stumble across this "No.1's" package. I compared the track listings and they were vastly different. Between "Gold" and "No.1's" there are 19 different songs that are on one, but not the other. So, for the Scorpions fan, there's easily room for both of these in your collection. The title of this release is a misnomer - this is not strictly the band's #1 songs (if it were, this disc would be a heck of a lot shorter). THE GOOD: Most of the standards are here - "Wind Of Change", "No One Like You", "Holiday", "Still Loving You", "Rhythm Of Love", ""Rock You Like A Hurricane", "Big City Nights", "Blackout", "Loving You Sunday Morning", etc. There are some quality other picks here as well - "I'm Leaving You", "You And I", "China White", "Always Somewhere", "White Dove", "Coming Home", etc. Interesting package - it stands a good half an inch taller than the standard CD case. The front cover artwork is cool and the tri-fold cardboard is thick and sturdy (however, the booklet is awkwardly glued to the center portion of the case). The remastered sound is crystal clear. The track listing is downright off the wall - good for some, but perhaps not for those looking (only) for their more radio-friendly hits. That's what makes this release a must have - there are so many deep album cuts and non-hits here. THE BAD: The booklet is severely lacking - I like knowing what songs came from which albums, year released, perhaps even the song/album chart success, and a historical footnote (however long or short) on the band. This "No.1's" gives you the song lyrics, and the year it was remastered (relevance?) and that's about it. In general, this mix leans toward their 80's and 90's material... so much of the early and mid 70's was passed on. "Animal Magnetism" once again is snubbed with only one song (though an amazing choice with "Lady Starlight"). I gravitate toward the compilations that go in chronological order - this "No.1's" is not presented in album order. Several key songs are missing ("The Zoo", "Lovedrive", "Arizona", "Dynamite", "Tease Me Please Me", "Bad Boys Running Wild"), but I feel perhaps that's the beauty of this release. Also, if you're looking for a compilation featuring a broad overview of Scorpions albums, you will find several releases here with no representation at all - "Fly To The Rainbow", "In Trance", "Virgin Killer", "Lonesome Crow", "Taken By Force", "Unbreakable", and understandably "Eye II Eye". Too bad - I really feel some of the great songs from "Unbreakable" (2004) belong on a Scorpions mix somewhere, and this "No.1's" seemed like the perfect fit. OVERVIEW: I'm a Scorpions fan from the late 70's... I have most of their albums on disc (old and new)... and along with "Gold", there's still room for this "No.1's" on my shelf (4+ stars).