High Voltage (international album)
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| Studio album by AC/DC | ||
| Released | 14 May, 1976 | |
| Recorded | 1974 - 1975 | |
| Genre | Hard rock | |
| Length | 44:37 | |
| Label | Atlantic Records | |
| Producer(s) | Harry Vanda, George Young |
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| AC/DC chronology | ||
| T.N.T. (1975) |
High Voltage (1976) |
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976) |
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High Voltage is the first internationally-released album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in May 1976. Eight of the album's nine songs were written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. "Can I Sit Next to You Girl" was written by Young & Young.
Originally released on Atlantic Records, this edition of High Voltage has proven popular, selling 3 million units in the United States alone. However, the album was panned by some critics upon its release, including a review by Rolling Stone magazine that called it in "all-time low" for the hard rock genre. It was re-released in 2003 as part of the AC/DC Remasters series.
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[edit] Overview
The international version of High Voltage bears almost no relation to the Australian release. It is a compilation of songs from AC/DC's first two Australian studio albums, with only two tracks from the original High Voltage (released February 1975) and seven from T.N.T. (released December 1975).
This edition of High Voltage also has a strikingly different cover than the original, marking the first AC/DC album cover to prominently feature Angus Young. Additionally, a third cover (see image) was used on the international version's original European release.
[edit] Track listing
- "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)" – 5:01 (vinyl), 5:15 (CD)
- "Rock 'n' Roll Singer" – 5:05
- "The Jack" – 5:55
- "Live Wire" – 5:52
- "T.N.T." – 3:36
- "Can I Sit Next to You Girl" (Young / Young) – 4:14
- "Little Lover" – 5:41
- "She's Got Balls" – 4:53
- "High Voltage" – 4:14
- All songs composed by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott, except noted.
- Tracks 1-6 & 9 originally released on T.N.T in December 1975.
- Tracks 7 & 8 originally released on High Voltage in February 1975.
- Vinyl releases of High Voltage included an edited version of "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)", CD releases include the original. (Note: the 2003 AC/DC Remasters CD also contains the edited version).
[edit] Personnel
- Bon Scott - lead vocals
- Angus Young - lead guitar
- Malcolm Young - rhythm guitar, backing vocals
- Mark Evans - bass
- George Young - bass on "She's Got Balls" and "Little Lover"
- Phil Rudd - drums
- Tony Currenti - drums on "She's Got Balls" and "Little Lover"
[edit] Production
- Producers: Harry Vanda, George Young
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- Lyrics on AC/DC's official website
