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After losing his voice during the writing of the album lead singer Klaus Meine had to undergo surgery on his vocal cords and was uncertain as to whether or not he would be able to record. Demos of the material were recorded with singer Don Dokken
Rudolf Schenker said that he could not choose between his guitar solos on “China White” so the US and European releases differed in this 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