This is an AUTHENTIC HAND SIGNED ORIGINAL RARE VINTAGE Complete 12" Album cover, inner sleeve, and vinyl record of The  "SCORPIONS - BLACKOUT" featuring the autographs by Rudolf Schenker, Klaus Meine, and Matthias Jabs. Blackout is the eighth studio album by German rock band Scorpions, released in 1982 on EMI Records Germany and Mercury Records.

After losing his voice during the writing of the album, lead singer Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords and it was uncertain whether he would be able to record it. Demos of the material were recorded with singer Don Dokken as lead singer; however none of those recordings are featured on the album and Dokken is only credited with and can be heard on backing vocals on the album. In Kerrang! issue 12, dated 25 March - 7 April 1982, Rudolf Schenker said that he could not choose between his guitar solos on "China White", so the US and European releases differed in this small detail.

A self-portrait of artist Gottfried Helnwein is featured on the cover of the album. Rudolf Schenker portrays this character in the "No One Like You" music video. The RIAA certified Blackout Gold on 24 June 1982 and Platinum on 8 March 1984. "China White" was used as entrance music for the professional wrestling tag team The Skyscrapers in World Championship Wrestling. In 2017, Rolling Stone ranked Blackout as 73rd on their list of 'The 100 Greatest Metal Albums of All Time.'

This is an awesome autographed piece of entertainment memorabilia and will look great framed. This signed album comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. All of the autographed items I have listed are from my personal collection. They were either obtained by me personally from the celebrity(s) or through a reputable dealer. If not satisfied with this item you may return it within 10 days. This album is boldly signed and is in very good to xlt. condition. Any of the (LOGOS ON PICTURES ARE NOT ON ACTUAL PHOTO). Any flaws you might see in the picture other than mentioned are from my camera, not the photo itself! All albums are sent in archival acid free backer boards and clear plastic sleeves packed in stiff card board mailers. Shipping and handling is $12.00 U.S, $38.00 Canada, OVERSEAS- OUTSIDE OF CANADA PLEASE EMAIL FOR S/H QUOTE AS IT COULD BE MORE. Insurance is extra cost. Seller not responsible for uninsured items. WE WILL COMBINE ORDERS TO SAVE YOU COSTS FOR S/H. We do our very best to ship items within 24 hours of payment being received. Email us if you have any questions regarding this item.   10-21-14 COA+pics BOX#16-38  CHECK OUT OUR MANY OTHER GREAT ITEMS LISTED!