AC/DC – Back In Black (LP)

AC/DC – Back In Black
LP, Album | Atlantic Records | Cat. No. SD 16018 | US | 1980

One of the best-selling albums in rock history — and this is one of the most collectible US pressings. Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) pressing, identified by “SP” in the runout etch and “EAST” embossed around the centre hole on both labels. Mastered and lacquer cut by Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk — widely considered the premier US pressing of Back In Black for both sonics and collectibility. Embossed cover with grey print on front, rear, and spine. Recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, April–May 1980. Produced by Robert John “Mutt” Lange; engineered by Tony Platt; mixed by Brad Samuelsohn. The first AC/DC album with Brian Johnson on vocals, recorded after the death of Bon Scott. Art direction by Bob Defrin; photography by Robert Ellis. Both record and sleeve present very cleanly — NM-/VG+.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — near mint; plays very cleanly
• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — near mint; embossed cover in excellent shape

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Hells Bells (5:09)
A2. Shoot To Thrill (5:14)
A3. What Do You Do For Money Honey (3:33)
A4. Given The Dog A Bone (3:30)
A5. Let Me Put My Love Into You (4:12)

Side B
B1. Back In Black (4:13)
B2. You Shook Me All Night Long (3:28)
B3. Have A Drink On Me (3:57)
B4. Shake A Leg (4:03)
B5. Rock And Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution (4:12)

Credits
Produced By: Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Engineered By: Tony Platt
Assistant Engineers: Benjamin Armbrister, Jack Nuber
Mixed By: Brad Samuelsohn
Mastered & Lacquer Cut By: Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk
Art Direction: Bob Defrin | Photography: Robert Ellis
Management: Peter Mensch
Recorded at Compass Point Studios, Nassau, April–May 1980

Details

• Format: LP, Album
• Label: Atlantic Records (SD 16018)
• Country: US
• Released: 1980
• Weight: 230 g
• Pressing: Specialty Records Corporation (SRC) — “SP” in runout; “EAST” embossed around centre hole
• Mastering: Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk
• Embossed cover with grey print
• Style: Hard Rock, Classic Rock

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.