AC/DC - Back in Black - Vinyl record - 1st Pressing - 1980
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AC/DC, Back in Black, first US pressing from Atlantic (SD 16018), released in 1980 in the United States, with mint and sealed cover and mint vinyl, featuring embossed lettering on the front and a promo hole in the upper right corner.
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General Information
Artist: AC/DC
Album: Back in Black
Release Date: 1980
Label: Atlantic (SD 16018)
Country: USA
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Edition: First US Pressing. This is the authentic 1980 original release featuring the iconic embossed (raised) lettering for both the "AC/DC" logo and the "Back in Black" title on the front cover.
Description
History: Released as a tribute to the band's late frontman Bon Scott, this was the first album featuring Brian Johnson. It became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the best-selling albums in music history. The minimalist black cover was chosen by the band as a sign of mourning.
Key Features: Unlike later flat-printed reissues, this original pressing has a textured, embossed sleeve.
Condition
Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened. Promo hole in the upper right corner. The delicate matte black cover is well-preserved. There is light shelf wear and minor creasing around the edges, but the embossing remains sharp and prominent.
Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Notes for collectors
First Pressing Identification: This version is identified by the SD 16018 catalog number and the raised texture of the sleeve.
Value: Original 1980 copies in sealed condition are increasingly sought after by collectors and very hard to find.
Differences: Later reissues often dropped the embossing to save on production costs or moved to different catalog sequences (like the E1 series).
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
General Information
Artist: AC/DC
Album: Back in Black
Release Date: 1980
Label: Atlantic (SD 16018)
Country: USA
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Edition: First US Pressing. This is the authentic 1980 original release featuring the iconic embossed (raised) lettering for both the "AC/DC" logo and the "Back in Black" title on the front cover.
Description
History: Released as a tribute to the band's late frontman Bon Scott, this was the first album featuring Brian Johnson. It became a cultural phenomenon and remains one of the best-selling albums in music history. The minimalist black cover was chosen by the band as a sign of mourning.
Key Features: Unlike later flat-printed reissues, this original pressing has a textured, embossed sleeve.
Condition
Cover: Factory-sealed, never opened. Promo hole in the upper right corner. The delicate matte black cover is well-preserved. There is light shelf wear and minor creasing around the edges, but the embossing remains sharp and prominent.
Vinyl: Presumed MINT (unplayed)
Notes for collectors
First Pressing Identification: This version is identified by the SD 16018 catalog number and the raised texture of the sleeve.
Value: Original 1980 copies in sealed condition are increasingly sought after by collectors and very hard to find.
Differences: Later reissues often dropped the embossing to save on production costs or moved to different catalog sequences (like the E1 series).
Seller's Story
Hello, I sell my big private collection of vinyl, 8-track tapes, audio cassettes, CD's and more. I provide free worldwide shipping with tracking number and full insurance.
Details
Multiple titles
No
Era
1900-2000
More than 3 artists/bands
No
Artist/band (max 3)
AC/DC
Record title
Back in Black
Number of objects
1
Release country
United States
Release year (oldest)
1980
Case/sleeve condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Pressing
1st Pressing
Media condition
Mint & Sealed (M&S)
Genre
Rock
Includes
Pin hole
Record label
Atlantic
Record label number
SD 16018
Autographed by a famous person
No
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