General Information Artist: AC/DC Title: Back in Black Label: Atlantic Catalog number: SD 16018 Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Embossed Cover Year: 1980 Country: US Edition: Club Edition (Columbia House) Genre: Hard Rock Description Back in Black is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC, released on July 25, 1980. This landmark record was the band's first to feature vocalist Brian Johnson, who joined the group following the tragic death of their previous lead singer, Bon Scott. As a tribute to Scott, the album features an iconic all-black cover. Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, the album reached unprecedented commercial success, featuring legendary anthems such as "Hells Bells," "Shoot to Thrill," and "You Shook Me All Night Long." To this day, it remains one of the highest-selling albums of all time globally. Condition Vinyl: Excellent (EX) Cover: Near Mint Minus (NM) Retains original shrink wrap Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner sleeve included with band photos Notes for collectors This particular copy is a Columbia House Club Edition, a version distributed through the Columbia Record Club mail-order service. It is easily distinguished by the "CRC" printed on the labels (above the side markers) and the "Manufactured by Columbia House Under License" text found at the bottom of the back cover. While retail versions were widely available, "Club" pressings like this one often feature unique matrix etchings and are highly sought after by collectors specializing in pressing variations. This copy includes the original black-and-white inner sleeve featuring portraits of the band members. Matrix/Labels Label Details: Grey Atlantic labels with Rockefeller Plaza address and "ST-A-804517-SP" / "ST-A-804518-SP" text. Side 1 Matrix: T 1 ST-A-804517 CRC 1 Side 2 Matrix: STA 804518-1F T 2 COLUMBIA NY Manufacturer Markings: The "T" etching indicates this was pressed at the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Terre Haute; "COLUMBIA NY" indicates the mastering/processing origin.