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AC/DC: The Australian Albums

June 30, 2018July 12, 2018 Green and Black Musicac/dc dirty deeds done dirt cheap, ac/dc high voltage, ac/dc t.n.t., rare ac/dc1 Comment

AC/DC released several albums in their home country before breaking worldwide. These Australian pressings contain different art and exclusive music. For American and European fans, the Australian records provide a fascinating glimpse into the early years of AC/DC. HIGH VOLTAGE AC/DC released their debut album on February 17, 1975. The original High Voltage was released in Australia only and bears little resemblance to the international version. Legions of fans accustomed to seeing Angus grace High Voltage immediately notice the different artwork. The true shocker is the track list. “She’s Got Balls”…

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AC/DC: The Dave Evans Era

June 6, 2018June 6, 2018 Green and Black Musicac/dc can I sit next to you girl, ac/dc rockin' in the parlour3 Comments

AC/DC had a revolving door of musicians before finding the right line-up. Although Bon Scott is often cited as the original singer, he wasn’t the first vocalist to front the iconic Aussie band. That distinction belongs to Dave Evans. In 1974, AC/DC entered EMI recording studio to record a single for the Albert Productions record label. With Evans behind the microphone, the band recorded an early version of “Can I Sit Next To You, Girl.” To fuel sales of the 7-inch record, a promotional video was filmed. The line-up was…