Highway To Hell

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“European release with both the GEMA and the STEMRA rights society on the labels.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“© & ℗ J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd. Label variant and Specialty Records Corporation press. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. [r8864079] - with barcode. [r15366483] - without EAST embossed around the center spindle on side B.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Netherlands

“Glossy sleeve without [\\‘] non ink stamp (embossing) This sub has STEMRA label - the GEMA twin is here: [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1584030]1584030[/url] A different STEMRA release Made in Holland is here: [url=http://www.discogs.com/release/1748557]1748557[/url] Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. ALBERT PRODUCTIONS ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH - A Warner Communications Company. SD 19244 appears only within brackets at the rear cover”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Label variation: catalog number above the spindle hole, center aligned. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London. Stereo. Albert Productions. ℗© 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. Litho in Canada. (ER) Litho In Canada is printed on the spine. 'TLC-T' in runouts indicates master was cut using a [l337785] lacquer blank.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Netherlands

“Identical to [r=8365365], except for minor label detail. This copy reads "MADE IN HOLLAND" on the label (outer text rim, at the very right end, from the white background into the green).”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Netherlands

“This copy reads "Made in Germany by WEA Musik GMBH" on the label (inner text rim, in the orange part). On the back cover: Manufactured and Distributed by WEA Records BV - Hilversum/Holland. Licensee of WEA International Inc. A Warner Communications Company. Made in the Netherlands.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Litho in Canada. Similar version with QSD 19244 on front cover lower right hand here [r33014793]”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“"Printed and made in England". "Manufactured in the UK".”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“Catalog numbers on sleeve: ATL 50 628, SD 19224 Catalog number on labels: ATL 50 628 Fully glossy single sleeve with white/green/black Atlantic inner sleeve. [Back cover]: Warner logo non-ink stamp. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London. ALBERT PRODUCTIONS ATLANIC RECORDING CORPORATION 75 ROCKFELLER PLAZA,NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Belgique/België: Distributed by WEA Records S.A./N.V. Deutschland: Vertrieb durch WEA Musik GmbH England: Distributed by WEA Records Ltd. France: Distribué par WEA/Filipacchi Music, Paris Italia: Distributed by WEA Italiana S.P.A. Nederland: Distributed by WEA Records B.V. Österreich: Vertrieb durch WEA Music Ges.m.b.H. Sverige: Distributed by WEA Metronome Records AB Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf Ⓦ A Warner Communications Company [Labels] Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH Ⓦ A Warner Communications Company [Cover left spine]: ATL 50 628 (SD 19224) AC/DC/HIGHWAY TO HELL STEREO”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“Very similar to [r=5170523], this one has only GEMA on the labels. Embossed W on lower right side of back cover.”

Suzy / Atlantic

calendar_today1979Yugoslavia

Atlantic

calendar_today1979South Africa

“label is more dark orange than the labels on the Artone Press issue.”

Atlantic / Suzy

calendar_today1979Yugoslavia

“P 1979 Suzy Records Production.”

Atlantic / Suzy

calendar_today1979Yugoslavia

“Yugoslavian mispress containing AC/DC's entire album Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Identical to [r8192139] except: - that version's cover was printed by [l856208] (SPC logo on spine], and - this version's cover was printed by [l494244] (ER logo on spine). See image. "C" under catalog # on labels with large print inside white strip. On back cover: ℗© 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. / Fabriqué et distribué par WEA Musique du Canada, Ltée.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Netherlands

“Identical to [r8365365], except for minor label detail. This copy reads 'MADE IN HOLLAND' on the label (outer text rim, at the very right end, from the white background into the green), whereas [r8365365] reads 'MADE IN FRANCE'. On A-side label, the Producer's middle name is misspelled as: Johnn Please note: Lacquer Cut By, [a10185742] had a specific way of signing his work, using the initial A on one side and K on the other. Cat. no. 1 appears on back sleeve & spine. Cat. no. 2 appears on back sleeve, spine & labels. Cat. no. 3 appears on labels.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“Atlantic Red/White/Green labels. 1980's pressing with the tan and white Atlantic swirl inner sleeve that had rounded corners. (C) 1979 J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Catalog number (QSD 19244) appears under the Atlantic logo on the cover. Although the catalog numbers are the same, this version differs from [url=http://www.discogs.com/ACDC-Highway-To-Hell/release/1724113]this alternate Canadian pressing[/url], as it has an 'R' under the catalog number on both labels. The alternate versions have a 'Q' or no letter under the label catalog number. [Spine:] [Ever Reddy logo] Litho in Canada [Rear sleeve:] All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. Recorded at: Roundhouse Studios, London Mixed at: Basing Street Studios, London Albert Productions Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Manufactured and distributed by - WEA Music of Canaca, Ltd. / Fabriqué et Distribué par - WEA Musique du Canada, Ltée. / 1810 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough, Ont. A Warner Communications Campany [Warner 'W' logo]® [Labels:] ᴾ 1979 J Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd Manufactured and distributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. A Warner Communications Company [Warner 'W' logo]”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“On the spine: [Ever Reddy logo] Litho in Canada This version with QSD 19244 on front cover lower right corner.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“Identifiable by the RI suffix on the label matrix or the RI / PRC etchings in the runout as a PRC Richmond pressing.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“Made in Germany. © Ⓟ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Originally released in 1979. Embossed Warner-Logo on backcover.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“Made in Germany. © Ⓟ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Originally released in 1979. Early '80s reissue. Embossed bass clef on label side 2 for Sonopress, see picture. No embossed Warner-Logo on backcover.”

ATCO Records

calendar_today1979United States

“For similar release that does have a mould SID code, see [r=37098957]. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. Recorded at: Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at: Basing Street Studios, London. Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on July 30, 1979. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (PTY) Ltd.”

Sony Music / Epic / CP Digital

calendar_today1979Russia

“Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on August 3, 1979 © 1979, 2003, 2009 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. Distributed By Sony Music Entertainment. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. Reissue Booklet Design - SMAY Vision. 8-page booklet.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) Albert Productions ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd.”

ATCO Records

calendar_today1979United States

“The front of the disc on the right-hand side is labeled "Mfd. for BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. under License" and has the BMG code D 105829. But the back cover has the standard UPC code.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“Originally released in 1979 Made in Germany with catalog number for Europe: 250 628 ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Released in the US with catalog number SD 19244-2 The Music on this Compact Disc was originally recorded on analog equipment. German Gold CD Release Year is not designated 2-Page Booklet (some tray inlays with light blue others with dark blue text on spine, see pics)”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. CD made in USA by WEA Manufacturing Inc.”

Columbia

calendar_today1979United States

“Released 2008 or later This CD takes advantage of ConnecteD technology and will work as a key to unlock exclusive bonus music, videos, photos and more at www.acdcrocks.com.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“This release is similar to https://www.discogs.com/ACDC-Highway-To-Hell/release/6786617, but has a different graphics layout on inlay and different Atlantic catalog number (250 628 instead of 050 628). However, no barcodes etc. ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Printed in West Germany No Barcode in the back cover”

Epic / Albert Productions / Columbia

calendar_today1979United States

“[Spine]: EK 80206 Epic [Rear cover]: Manufactured by Epic, a division of Sony Music. ['Epic' logo] ['Albert Productions' logo] [16 page booklet]: Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London Manufactured by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. ['Columbia' logo] ['Albert Productions' logo] 69699 80206 2 [Disc face] ['Columbia' logo] ['Albert Productions' logo] 69699 80206 2 Printed durations <Track 7> 2:24 <Track 10> 6:13”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“Release in regular jewel case with black tray, includes 4-page booklet with tracklist and credits This version features the french price code "WE 835" in the top right corner of the rear inlay. There is a [url=https://www.discogs.com/release/8834378]nearly identical version[/url], which features the price code "CA 835" instead. The change from [l40396] (WE) to [l28549] (CA) may coincide with the acquisation of the latter by Warner in 1989/90. [printed in booklet:] © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. [printed on rear inlay:] ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. [printed on CD:] ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. [printed on rear inlay:] Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf - Pressé en Allemagne par Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf [printed on CD:] Made in Germany The catalog number 7567-81560-2 is printed on the rear inlay, the spines, the CD, and on the back of the booklet, while the second catalog number 19244-2 is only found on the CD. The duration of track 7 is incorrectly printed as 2:24”

ATCO Records

calendar_today1979United States

“This pressing has a mould SID code, no * before the mother/stamper code, and the inner pages of the 4-page insert are black with white text. See [r=3126163] for similar release with no mould SID code. All titles published by Edward B. Marks Music Corporation, BMI. Recorded at: Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at: Basing Street Studios, London. Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on July 30, 1979. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (PTY) Ltd.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“[Rear cover]: SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. [...] Printed in U.S.A. [Disc face]: 19244-2 Made in U.S.A. by PDO”

Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Epic

calendar_today1979Russia

“Licensed edition manufactured in Russia. Manufactured as a standard Jewel case with transparent tray and four-page booklet.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“(p) (c) 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Printed in U.S.A. Cat. # on cover - EUROPE: 050 628 Manufactured by JVC Disc America Co on disc”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Glass mastered on July 27, 1991.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. On Face CD - MADE IN U.S.A. BY PDO”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. CD made in USA by WEA Manufacturing Inc.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Originally released in 1979.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Similar to Canadian WEA release [r4532425], same barcode, but this one is Columbia House. Similar to Canadian Columbia House release [r4920133], except different barcode.”

Columbia

calendar_today1979Canada

“Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on August 3, 1979. © 1979, 2003 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) / Ltd. ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed in London. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. Photos courtesy of Albert Productions. Additional artifacts courtesy Albert Productions and Arnaud Durieux. Reissue Booklet Design - SMAY Vision Bob Alford and Steve Joester photos for Star File. Bob King, Fin Costello and Mike Prior photos for Redferns. GAB Archives photos for Shooting Star. Larry Hulst photos for Retna. Paul Canty photos for London Features. Made in the USA, distributed in Canada by Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc. This CD takes advantage of ConnectD technology and will work as a key to unlock exclusive bonus music, videos, photos and more at www.acdcrocks.com.”

Columbia / Sony BMG Music Entertainment / Albert Productions

calendar_today1979Brazil

“(*) Released NOT before 2003 Digipak with a 16-page booklet”

Epic / Albert Productions / Sony BMG

calendar_today1979Canada

“© 1979, 2003 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on August 3, 1979. Photography courtesy of Albert Productions. Additional artifacts courtesy of Albert Productions and Arnaud Durieux. Reissue Booklet Design - SMAY Vision Recorded at Roundhouse Studios, London. Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. This CD takes advantage of ConnectD technology and will work as a key to unlock exclusive bonus music, videos, photos and more at www.acdcrocks.com. Bob Alford and Steve Joester photography for Star File. Bob King, Fin Costello and Mike Prior photography for Redferns. GAB Archives photography for Shooting Star. Larry Hulst photography for Retna. Paul Canty photography for London Features.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“- There is NO barcode on the back cover - Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf printed on the front of the CD - CD has black printing only. [Rear cover]: Produced by Robert John Lange [Disc face]: Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“SD 19244-2 (Europe: 050 628) ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. CD made by WEA Manufacturing Inc.”

Albert Productions

calendar_today1979Australia

“Similar to this release - https://www.discogs.com/release/12892856-ACDC-Highway-To-Hell but text on cassette is dark blue. Possibly 1980 release. White with dark blue text.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“This release is similar to [r8224415], [r9831528] and [r10067965] but has slight differences in artwork (such as absence of Price Codes, absence of Rights Society etc.). Grey cassette with black print, printed directly on the cassette.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“"Manufactured by Columbia House under license" ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Made in U.S.A.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Germany

“Label number on cassette: ATL 4-50 628 Z Label number on inlay: 450 628 Orange cassette with orange paper labels and orange cassette sleeve back Inside insert is a misprint! Es war ein mal... Der Mensch Folge 3 Made in Germany”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“All titles published by Zomba Management & Publishers Ltd. Made in Germany different than [r5437905] Tape have one point in the timing window , shell is different”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979France

“Dolby”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United Kingdom

“Single panel J-card printed both sides. Grey cassette with red on-body print. An ATLANTIC Recording.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“℗© 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. This Canada version has just "Distributed by" in the courtesy statement on the J-card and the Logo is on the right side of the Label. For the Canada version with "Manufactured & Distributed by" in the courtesy statement on the J-card and the Logo on the left side of the Label, see [r6731997]”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“With the manufacturing information, "MADE IN U.S.A.", molded onto "SIDE 2" of the cassette tape. The insert is printed on one side only. With the "DOLBY" logo on the insert and on the cassette tape. Time information (Duration) on the cassette tape: Side 1 - (20:16) Side 2 - (20:58) Mounted sync track: |0''''5|0''''0| ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd.”

ATCO Records

calendar_today1979Canada

“Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on July 30, 1979”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“A Warner Communications company”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“On Cover: Mfd. by RCA Music Services under License 6550 East 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219 Front Label: S123986”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

“Slightly different J-card and cassette shell than others Canadian reissues.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“Black cassette shell printed on directly with silver text. 120 µs Dolby HX-pro B-NR cassette. Clear cassette case. Made in Germany. All titles published by Zomba Management & Publishers Ltd. A similar issue of [r=2862192] has "France WE 461" printed on spine.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Europe

“With 100-50-0”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“Hinged case with textured 'randomly shaped raised bumps' black backing case with molded ['W' logo]. Textured 'randomly shaped raised bumps' border on pure white cartridge shell faces. No manufacturing info molded on shell. The black J-card is printed on one side only. [Rear Cover]: ℗© 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty) Ltd. Printed in U.S.A. [Shell]: 1 (20:16) 2 (20:58)”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Greece

“Original Greek release Compact plastic shell variation, with light green lettering.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979France

“First cat# appears on shell, second on spine of j-card. Orange cassette and orange flap & spine of J-card like this one: [r7384521] Orange cassette shell with orange paper labels. Inlay looks exactly like this one: [r6213825] The cassette label are different, no french price code on labels, Warner-logo is on the right next to 'GmbH'. Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH”

Albert Productions

calendar_today1979Australia

“1st Reissue, 80's. Cassette color: white Label type: printed Label color: blank Text color: black”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979United States

“Time scale window has no numbers with 7 hatch marks”

Atlantic

calendar_today1979Canada

Warner Music Poland / ATCO Records

calendar_today1979Poland

Sky Blue Music

calendar_today2007Brazil

Wet Music

calendar_today2007Brazil

Masterplan

calendar_today2007Germany

“Total: 1:04:34 4 page booklet. Different disc image [r2147523]”

Masterplan

calendar_today2007Germany

Masterplan

calendar_today2007Germany

Masterplan

calendar_today2007Russia

Masterplan

calendar_today2007Argentina

Stejtex / Atticus Music Distribution Ltd

calendar_today2008Serbia

Wet Music

calendar_today2009Brazil

“It´s a second edition, since that we have AB0003500 Running time: 65 minutes”

Radar Records / Wet Music

calendar_today2009Brazil

Radar Records

calendar_today2009Brazil

Warner Strategic Marketing France

calendar_today2001France

“BOX: 2001 French only limited collectors edition deluxe box including: - Highway To Hell CD album - 'Disque De Platine' in perspex display plaque with stand CD (same as 1994 release [r1944933]) Originally released on July 30, 1979. Recorded at Roundhouse Studio, London. Mixed at Basing Street Studios, London. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. ℗ © 1979 J. Albert & Son (PTY) Ltd.”

Columbia

calendar_today2009Europe

“Originally released as Atlantic 19244 on August 3, 1979 © 1979, 2003, 2009 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. ℗ 1979 J. Albert & Son (Pty.) Ltd. Distributed By Sony Music Entertainment. Made in the EU. Digitally remastered from the original master tapes at Sterling Sound. Reissue Booklet Design - SMAY Vision This CD takes advantage of ConnecteD technology and will work as a key to unlock exclusive bonus music, videos, photos and more at www.acdcrocks.com Box contains: - Button - Sticker - Guitar pick - Keyfob - AC/DC-Logo as tattoo”