AC/DC - Back In Black - レコード盤 - 1st Stereo pressing - 1980

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: First US Pressing (Specialty Records Corporation, RL Masterdisk Cut)
Genre: Hard Rock

Description

Released in July 1980, "Back in Black" is the seventh studio album by Australian hard rock icons AC/DC and their first following the tragic death of frontman Bon Scott. Featuring new lead vocalist Brian Johnson, the album was recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas with producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange. Conceived as a tribute to Scott, the distinctive all-black cover served as a symbol of mourning. Packed with legendary rock anthems including "Hells Bells", "You Shook Me All Night Long", and the iconic title track, "Back in Black" became an instant classic, going on to sell over 50 million copies worldwide and securing its status as one of the greatest and best-selling rock records of all time.

Condition

Vinyl: Excellent (EX)
Cover: Very Good Plus (VG+) with two bumped corners and tears on seams (see pics)

Notes for collectors

This is the original 1980 US pressing, identified by the "SP" suffix on the center labels indicating a pressing by Specialty Records Corporation. Crucially, this release features the legendary "RL" cut etched in the deadwax, mastered by renowned audio engineer Bob Ludwig at Masterdisk. The "RL" mastering of Back in Black is famed among audiophiles for its superior dynamic punch, tight low-end, and uncompressed acoustic energy, making it widely considered the definitive sound presentation of this album. Features the original textured/embossed logo cover and includes the original printed band photo inner sleeve.

Matrix/Labels

Matrix / Runout (Side A Etched/Stamped): ST-A-804517-A MASTERDISK RL O-1 SM2-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B Etched/Stamped): ST-A-804518-B MASTERDISK RL O-2 SM3-5
Pressing Plant Code: SP (Specialty Records Corporation, Olyphant, PA)
Mastering: MASTERDISK (Stamped), RL (Etched)
Label Details: Atlantic grey/silver custom labels with 75 Rockefeller Plaza address, Warner "W" logo in rim text, ST-A-804517-SP / ST-A-804518-SP matrix text.