Highway to Hell
AC/DC
115 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 5641165 |
| Excel File Row | 176 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:01:00 |
| Pressing Year | 1979 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | Netherlands |
| Record Label | ATLANTIC |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | ATL 50 628 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | 50628-A-1 ("STEMRA"Olanda press""A1 mother 1") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | 50628-B XX |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | EX+ |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Hard Rock & Heavy Metal |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing from 1979 of "Highway to Hell" encapsulates a crucial and bittersweet moment in AC/DC's history. It was their first album produced by the legendary Robert "Mutt" Lange, whose skilled touch refined the band's raw sound, making it more polished and "arena-ready" without sacrificing its visceral energy. Lange helped elevate their rock 'n' roll to an unprecedented level of global commercial success, laying the groundwork for their imminent world domination.
Tragically, this work also represents the last, electrifying legacy of charismatic frontman Bon Scott, whose iconic voice and sagacious lyrics defined the band's rebellious essence. Just months before his untimely passing, this vinyl immortalised Scott at the peak of his expressive power, making every groove a tribute to his genius in an edition that captures the zenith of an era.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Highway To Hell (3:26)
- A2 - Girls Got Rhythm (3:23)
- A3 - Walk All Over You (5:08)
- A4 - Touch Too Much (4:24)
- A5 - Beating Around The Bush (3:55)
- B1 - Shot Down In Flames (3:21)
- B2 - Get It Hot (2:24)
- B3 - If You Want Blood (You've Got It) (4:32)
- B4 - Love Hungry Man (4:14)
- B5 - Night Prowler (6:13)
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