--- product_id: 1995892 title: "Chrysalis Years 1980 - 1984" brand: "michael schenker" price: "£151.00" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1995892-chrysalis-years-1980-1984 store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # Chrysalis Years 1980 - 1984 **Brand:** michael schenker **Price:** £151.00 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Chrysalis Years 1980 - 1984 by michael schenker - **How much does it cost?** £151.00 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1995892-chrysalis-years-1980-1984) ## Best For - michael schenker enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted michael schenker brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description UK five CD set from the guitar hero and former UFO and Scorpions member. After leaving UFO in 1978, legendary guitarist Michael Schenker decided to form his own group - settling on a name that left no confusion about the creative force in the group! Chrysalis Years 1980-1984 collects together all six of Schenker's albums recorded for Chrysalis Records including bonus live tracks and more. Features his eponymous 1980 debut featuring vocalist Gary Barden, 1981's MSG featuring Cozy Powell on drums and UFO's Paul Raymond on keyboards and guitar, and the legendary Japanese double live One Night at Budokan, recorded in Tokyo on MSG's 1981 tour. Released the same year, 1982's Assault Attack was the sole recording to feature former Rainbow vocalist Graham Bonnet, before Barden's return for 1983's Built to Destroy. This set is rounded off by MSG's second live album, Rock Will Never Die which effectively became the swan song for this era of the band. EMI. ## Images ![Chrysalis Years 1980 - 1984 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41ZTTJFwAnL.jpg) ![Chrysalis Years 1980 - 1984 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tlKF9OcvL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Be warned -- the mix is quite different, and songs fade out *by L***E on Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2013* Five stars because it's MSG and it's priced right.However, the songs are not mixed the same as what I had been used to hearing (remixed or not), and even some of the CD song listings are different (Built to Destroy). For a good example listen to Dogs of War -- after the first verse/chorus/solo, one of the main guitar parts is pulled way back and then completely drops out when the vocals start again (and after all we're buying this FOR the GUITAR to hear Michael Schenker, no?). The songs often prematurely fade out at the end during a solo we're used to hearing as well, cutting off some iconic and memorable guitar magic. I would not dump your existing versions of the MSG releases and rely on this to be your "keeper", you'd be missing out on too much of what makes MSG so good.Note: this release is an IMPORT -- so this may be the mix that was released in the UK, it may be different from what was released in the US, and i'm comparing what I've heard and have become used to hearing in Turk's basement while growing up in the US (on albums and then eventually CDs) to this set.I still highly recommend adding it to your collection, as well as the UFO Chrysalis Years Collection  The Chrysalis Years (1973-1979)  -- well worth it.Enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not A Bad Place To Start, But.... *by T***J on Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2012* For an introduction into Michael Schenker's early post-UFO career, this release is an excellent and economical place to start. But, due to the fact the live material is nothing special, buying the studio albums with more numerous bonus tracks, original artwork and packaging may be a better option for committed Schenker fans. If you can find the BGO remasters or want to drop the extra cash on the Japanese pressings, they are definitely the way to go.One last thing. The packaging is TERRIBLE! The cd case is specially designed to hold all 5 discs. It is the old fashioned "fat" double jewel case with 2 additional fold out trays; and it is poorly designed and extremely fragile (The UFO "Chrysalis Years" is the same way). If the case is damaged, good luck finding a replacement. My UFO case arrived with several cracks, but it was still functional. I ordered the Schenker box shown here from Amazon. The item was just placed in an oversized box without any packing material to protect it. The item was just banging around inside an oversized box during shipping. Consequently, every disc had come loose inside and the case was shattered in about 3-4 places. Be very careful where you purchase this and attempt to request an extra layer of protection. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MSG ! *by M***E on Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013* Pick it up if u are gettin in to MSG great tracks really surprised by the assault attack album with graham bonnet how killer it was almost worth the price and it is a total value overall if u want a bunch of bonus tracks and extended artwork get the individual remasters get it today mine came from overseas brand new and was cheap considering what's in this package! --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1995892-chrysalis-years-1980-1984](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/1995892-chrysalis-years-1980-1984) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*