Back in Black
AC/DC
200 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 5694764 |
| Excel File Row | 384 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:13:20 |
| Pressing Year | 1980 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | Atlantic |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | K 50735 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | W-5KD K50735 A1 STRAWBERRY ("Atlantic 2nd Catalog Number SD 16018""33⅓ RPM") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | W-14KD K 50735 B1 STRAWBERRY |
| Sleeve Condition | EX |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | VG+ |
| Genre | Hard Rock & Heavy Metal |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
This first pressing from 1980 of *Back in Black* encapsulates the story of one of rock's most legendary rebirths. AC/DC found themselves at a crossroads in February 1980, devastated by the tragic and premature death of charismatic frontman Bon Scott, which occurred precisely while the album's demos were in pre-production. Despite the searing pain and the temptation to disband, the band, at the insistence of Bon's family, decided to carry on, recruiting the talented Brian Johnson at Scott's own suggestion.
Recording took place in a surreal setting in Nassau, Bahamas, where the paradisiacal climate starkly contrasted with the atmosphere of mourning and the fierce determination to honour their fallen comrade. Producer Robert "Mutt" Lange was the sixth man, shaping a powerful and crystal-clear sound. The legendary black cover, an idea by Angus Young, was not just a bold stylistic choice, but a direct tribute, a true funeral memorial to Bon Scott, initially even refusing to show the members' names for emphasis. This copy is a sonic monument to resilience, born from pain but forged for eternity.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Hells Bells (5:10)
- A2 - Shoot To Thrill (5:17)
- A3 - What Do You Do For Money Honey (3:36)
- A4 - Given The Dog A Bone (3:31)
- A5 - Let Me Put My Love Into You (4:12)
- B1 - Back In Black (4:17)
- B2 - You Shook Me All Night Long (3:29)
- B3 - Have A Drink On Me (4:01)
- B4 - Shake A Leg (4:04)
- B5 - Rock And Roll Ain't Noise Pollution (4:12)
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