Krokus

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	Alive And Screamin' Used - LP - AL 8445 1986 Original Recorded Live During Their North American Tour. Custom Inner Sleeve And Still In Shrink Wrap. Saw Cut. more
	Alive And Screamin' New - LP - AL 8445 Sealed 1986 RCA Music Club Issue. Recorded During Their North American Tour. more
	Ballroom Blitz New Import - ARIST 12 579 Sealed Three-Track 45rpm 12" Single In Picture Sleeve. Cover Has Minor Corner Ding. more
	Ballroom Blitz / Ready To Rock / Out Of Control Used - 12 - ARIST 12 579 1984 Three-Track 45rpm 12" Single In Picture Sleeve. Appears Unplayed. more
	Blitz New - LP - AL8-8243 Sealed 1984 Original. more
	Change Of Address New - LP - AL8-8402 Sealed, Hard To Find 1986 Vinyl. more
	Change Of Address New - LP - AL8-8402 Sealed 1986 Original With Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Saw Cut. more
	Hardware New - LP - AL5-8147 Sealed 1981 Original With Saw Cut. Small Tear (Less Than An Inch) On Back Cover's Open Edge more
	Hardware New - LP - OL 1508 Sealed 1981 Original. Cut Corner. more
	Headhunter Used - LP - AL8-8005 1983 Original in shrink with custom inner sleeve. "Headhunter," the seventh studio album by Swiss hard rock band Krokus, showcases the group's most commercially successful foray into the heavy metal arena. Released in 1983, the album marks a significant turning point in the band's career, with its raw energy and edgier sound. Produced by Tom Allom, known for his work with Judas Priest, "Headhunter" is a carefully crafted blend of hard-hitting riffs, thunderous percussion, and Marc Storace's piercing vocal delivery. The album opens with the title track, a relentless anthem that sets the tone with its aggressive guitar work and pulsating rhythm. This is followed by "Eat the Rich," which continues the high-octane momentum with its catchy hooks and biting social commentary. The band's ability to merge melodic sensibilities with a heavier sonic palette is particularly evident in tracks like "Screaming in the Night," a power ballad that became one of the album's standout hits. The commercial success of "Headhunter" can be attributed not only to its high-caliber musicianship but also to its strategic market positioning, aligning Krokus with the burgeoning heavy metal movement of the early '80s. The album's production is crisp, emphasizing both the clean precision of the lead guitars and the robust undercurrent of the rhythm section. With "Headhunter," Krokus managed to capture the essence of the era's metal scene while infusing their distinctive hard rock flair. The album's reception was bolstered by its strong presence on the U.S. charts, ultimately becoming Krokus's first album to earn a Gold certification in the United States. Tracks like "Night Wolf" and "Stayed Awake All Night" further exemplify the band's versatility, demonstrating their ability to shift seamlessly from fast-paced rockers to more groove-oriented compositions. Overall, "Headhunter" stands as a testament to Krokus's enduring appeal and serves as a high point in their discography, reflecting both their growth as artists and their keen understanding of the musical zeitgeist of the time. more
	Headhunter Used - LP - AL 8 8005 1983 Original. more
	Headhunter Used - LP - AL 9623 1983 Original With Custom Song Sticker On The Shrink Wrap And Custom Inner Sleeve. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. A2/B2 Stampers Cut At Sterling. more
	Headhunter Used - LP - AL 9623 1983 Original With Custom Song Sticker On The Shrink Wrap And Custom Inner Sleeve. Cut Corner. Record Appears Glossy, Unplayed. A2/A1 Stampers Cut At Sterling. more
	Heart Attack New - LP - 42087 Sealed 1988 Original With Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Small Cut Out Hole. more
	Krokus Used - LP - 6326928 Stunning, Deadly Rare 1975 Swiss Original. Must Be Impossible To Find In This Condition - Jacket Is Near Mint And Vinyl Is Mint. "Quite A Far Cry From The AC/DC-Inspired Hard Rock Sound They'd Eventually Ride To Moderate Success A Whole Decade Later, Krokus' Eponymous Debut Album From 1976 Featured An Artsy Brand Of Prog Rock, And Was Recorded By An Almost Entirely Different Crew Of Musicians. In Fact, Neither Of The Group's Most Recognizable Future Members, Vocalist Marc Storace And Guitarist Fernando Von Arb, Had Joined As Of Yet, And Since Guitarist Hansi Droz, Bassist Remo Spadino, And Guest Vocalist Peter Richard Would Never Be Heard From Again, The Only Names That May Ring A Bell Are Those Of Vocalist/Guitarist Tommy Kiefer And Drummer (Later Vocalist And Bassist) Chris Von Rohr, Who Had Founded The Band Almost Two Years Earlier. Obviously, They'd Had Very Little Luck Finding Their Identity In The Time Since, As This Album's Confusing Mishmash Of Styles Included Everything From The Tripped-Out Funk-Rock Of "Angela, Pt. 1" And Folksy Flutes Of "Energy" To The Country-Ish Slide Guitars Of "No Way Out," And From The Aimless Soft Rock Of "Freak Dream" And Poor Man's Jazz Fusion Of "Mostsaphin" To The Santana-Style Latino Rock Of "Jumpin' In" — And Don't Even Try To Categorize Von Rohr's Piano Interlude, "Eventide Clockworks." Perhaps Experimenting Was Exactly What Krokus Needed To Do In Order To Identify Their Hard Rock Strengths, And There Were Indeed A Few Moderately Heavy Guitar-Focused Numbers Here, Like Boogie-Happy Album Opener "Majale," Mildly Glam-Oriented Closer "Just Like Everyday," And Certain Portions Of Jammy Instrumental Showcase "Insalata Mysta." Grouped Together, It's Not Inconceivable That These Tracks May Have Helped Show Krokus The Way Forward After All, Beginning With Their Somewhat Less Scattered 1977 Sophomore Album, To You All.” - Eduardo Rivadavia, All Music Guide. more
	Limited Edition 5 Vinyl Set Colored Vinyl - BOBV422LP Sealed 2015 Limited Edition 180gm Colored Vinyl 5LP Set, All LP's Are Housed In Gatefold Covers And Are Sealed Together In A Loose Baggy. more
	Metal Rendez-Vous New - LP - OL 1502 Sealed 1980 Original. Cut Corner. more
	Metal Rendez-Vous Used - LP - ARL 5056 Mint 1980 UK Original. more
	Metal Rendez-Vous New - LP - OL-1502 / AL8-8053 Sealed 1980 LP With Second Catalog Number (AL8-8053) Sticker On Spine. Saw Cut. more
	One Vice At A Time Used - LP - AL8 8038 Beautiful 1982 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Shrink Still Intact With Custom Hype Sticker. more
	One Vice At A Time Used - LP - AL 9591 1982 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And Hype Sticker On The Cover. Cut Corner. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Gold Promo Stamp On Back Cover. more
	One Vice At A Time New Import - BOBV317LP Sealed 2012 limited edition 180gm orange vinyl pressing. "Why does an MC go from preaching a positive, uplifting message of African-American pride to celebrating drugs and promiscuity? Why does a serious jazz saxophonist suddenly give up hard bop and start emulating Kenny G? And why does a gutsy, risk-taking alternative country artist end up playing it safe and turning into yet another Shania Twain or Garth Brooks clone? It's simple -- the artist gets sick of struggling, takes a look at the marketplace and decides to go with what is profitable instead of sticking to his/her creative guns. Krokus was a lot like that. The Swiss headbangers didn't start out as headbangers; they were originally a progressive rock outfit along the lines of Yes, Genesis, and ELP. But when the band didn't get anywhere commercially, it decided to cash in on metal's popularity and started emulating AC/DC. Krokus' detractors would argue that One Vice at a Time is the work of a poor man's AC/DC -- and, to be sure, this 1982 LP is formulaic and contrived. But while Krokus wasn't easy to respect or admire, it was easy to like. AC/DC-minded tunes like "Save Me" and "Long Stick Goes Boom" aren't very imaginative, but they're infectious and enjoyable nonetheless. From Krokus' own songs to a cover of the Guess Who's "American Woman," everything on this album is catchy. Is One Vice at a Time derivative and shamelessly unoriginal? Yes. But it's still a fun record and ends up being a very guilty pleasure." All Music Guide - Alex Henderson more
	Painkiller Used - LP - 6326 800 Beautiful 1978 Dutch Pressing. Appears Unplayed. more
	Pay It In Metal Used - LP - 6367 012 Beautiful 1978 German Original. Appears Unplayed. more
	The Blitz Used - LP - AL 8-8243 1984 Original. CC. KSE Marked On Cover. more
	To You All Used - LP - 6326934 Rare 1977 Swiss Original. Jacket Is VG, With A Top Centre Seam Split And Small Top Right Corner Crease, Vinyl Is Mint. more