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Product Details
- Genre / Style Rock / Hard Rock / Classic Rock / Arena Rock
- UPC 0696998020610
- Record Label Columbia Records
- Format LP
- Disc Quantity 1
- Vinyl Color Black
- Vinyl Size 12"
- Vinyl Weight Heavy, 180g
- Additional Info Remastered 2003
- Release Date 10/14/2003
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AC/DC's Highway To Hell marked the band's final studio album with legendary vocalist Bon Scott and their breakthrough into mainstream rock stardom. This 180-gram black vinyl album reissue, originally released in 1979, captures the Australian rockers at a crucial turning point, showcasing their raw power refined by producer Robert John "Mutt" Lange's polished approach without sacrificing the primal energy that made them underground heroes. The album represented AC/DC's most accessible work to date while maintaining their uncompromising hard rock edge, setting the stage for their global domination and serving as both a commercial triumph and a fitting testament to Scott's charismatic vocal presence. The album's sound strikes the perfect balance between AC/DC's street-level grit and arena-ready production values, creating anthems that feel both intimate and massive. Standout tracks include the immortal title track "Highway to Hell," the driving rocker "Shot Down in Flames," and the swaggering "Touch Too Much," each highlighting Scott's distinctive vocal delivery and the Young brothers' masterful guitar interplay. Lange's production brings clarity to the band's trademark crunch while preserving the rough edges that gave their music its dangerous appeal, resulting in songs that became instant classics and remain staples of rock radio decades later. This 180-gram vinyl pressing provides the substantial weight and enhanced fidelity that this landmark album deserves, with the heavier vinyl stock delivering improved tracking and reduced resonance for optimal sound quality. The pressing captures the full impact of Phil Rudd's thunderous drumming and Cliff Williams' driving bass lines, while the guitar tones of Angus and Malcolm Young cut through with exceptional definition and power. The packaging maintains the original artwork and design, preserving the visual identity of this seminal release while offering collectors a premium physical format that matches the album's enduring musical significance.
This heavyweight pressing honors both Bon Scott's legacy and one of hard rock's most essential albums with audiophile-quality sound reproduction.
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