Back in Black

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Ecuador

“NO COLOR DISC”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Germany

“Embossed sleeve. Club Edition ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. Tracklist on Back-cover is listed in wrong order.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980. Contains printed inner sleeve. Misprinted: Side 1 label is blank. Track listing on back cover lists songs in the following order: BACK IN BLACK HELLS BELLS SHOOT TO THRILL GIVEN THE DOG ...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Germany

“Inner sleeve with photographs, credits etc. - Embossed band logo, title, and "W" (Warner logo) on sleeve. - "Produced by Robert John Lange" credit on labels. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April - May 1980. Lacquer Cut and mastering...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Spain

“Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980. Embossed, fully laminated cover.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Europe

“℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation [Warner Logo] A Warner Communications Company Made in Germany by WEA Musik GmbH. Produced by Albert Productions and with only a french Price Code on backsleeve. Prin...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980France

“Almost the same as AC/DC – Back In Black, but inner sleeve has full black print without the white border and no cut top corners. Tracklisting on backcover does not show the actual order of the tracks. Printed on label, on back cover an...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“"PR" in runouts denotes a Presswell pressing. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April - May 1980 All songs published by J. Albert Ltd. / Marks Music, BMI. Albert Productions ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corpo...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Spain

“Very close to Back in Black but with some differences on labels: little box for S.G.A.E., less compact titles. Labels also mention the spanish title of the songs. Includes insert with band photos on one side and credits on the other. ...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“This release does not have "SP" printed with the label matrix. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980. Lettering on Front Cover is Embossed.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

“Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980. Version with no title on the front cover.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980France

“Printed on label, on back cover and on inner sleeve: MADE IN GERMANY BY WEA MUSIK GMBH Comes with printed inner sleeve”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

“Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Portugal

“Recorded at Compass Point Studios April-May 1980 Can be read on vinyl: Manufactured in Portugal by F.P.D. Can be read on sleeve: Manufactured and distributed in Portugal by Rádio Triunfo, Lda. ℗ & © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Japan

“Sleeve has a slightly different embossment of the AC/DC logo and has blueish color outline. Comes with an obi and a 4 page insert with liner notes by Masa Itoh and English lyrics transcribed by Stanley. The outer pages are parallel to t...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Embossed cover with grey outline. No pressing plant identification on either the label matrix or runout matrix. 2.5" pressing ring. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April - May 1980 All songs published by J. Albert Ltd. / Marks Music,...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“RCA Music Service club edition.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“"AR" in label matrix = Allied pressing All runouts etched, except for "MASTERDISK", which is stamped Promos of this release have stock labels with jackets that have gold promotional stamp at top right front corner and a timing strip gl...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“SRC Club Edition pressing with MASTERDISK & RL on both sides. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April - May 1980 All songs published by J. Albert Ltd. / Marks Music, BMI. Albert Productions ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlant...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“"MO" in label matrix denotes a Monarch Record Mfg. Co. pressing. This release differs from Back In Black by the white outline on the embossed letters on front sleeve. ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. All songs published by J. Albert Lt...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

“Grey labels Released with embossed cover and inner photo/credit sleeve. ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. / © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation. Printed in Canada. Recorded at Compass Point Studios April - May 1980. Management for C.C.C...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Italy

“Label Side A: Similar to Back In Black but with AC/DC in a different position. (slightly below) Label Side B: misprint - There is the label of side A of the release Dave Brubeck Band logo and album title are embossed on front cover. Com...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Netherlands

“Embossed cover with the band's name in white-framed black letters and the album title printed in black letters. Printed inner sleeve, with pictures and credits. Black/grey Atlantic labels. Side A contains the songs from side A of 8562....”

Atlantic

calendar_today1985Japan

“White sticker style obi (シール帯).”

Atlantic

“2 page booklet contains track list, credits, CD handling instructions & "Manufactured by PolyGram in Hanover, West Germany". CD Info: Made in West Germany by Polygram Disc has completely silver center hub. Rear Tray Info: No barcode ℗ ...”

Albert Productions / EMI Group

calendar_todayAug 19, 1985Australia

“Originally released in 1980. No barcode. First AC/DC CD ever issued in Australia. Disc and artwork made in Japan. Subsequent issues with this catalog number had artwork printed in Australia”

Atlantic

calendar_today1986United States

“CD made in Japan”

Atlantic

“Two page insert contains track list and credits. There is no barcode on this release CD Info: Made in U.S.A. Rear Cover: ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Printed in U.S.A. Cat. numbers - US: 16018-...”

Albert Productions / EMI Group

calendar_today1987Australia

“Album originally released in 1980. This version displays the Albert Productions logo on the disc, which is 'Made in Japan'.”

Atlantic / BMG Direct Marketing, Inc.

calendar_today1987United States

“CD made in U.S.A.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1987United States

“Two page insert contains track list and credits. There is no barcode on this release "MADE IN U.S.A.-DIGITAL AUDIO DISC CORP." printed along bottom edge of disc label. Rear Cover: Printed in U.S.A. Cat. numbers - US: 16018-2 - Europe...”

Atlantic

calendar_todayFeb 1987United States

“First US pressing for Columbia House : • No barcode, no year of release • Catalog number A2 16018 on disk face. • Matrix ring test with SRC but no ARC • MADE IN USA BY WEA MANUFACTURING INC printed at the bottom rim of the CD face • US a...”

Atlantic

calendar_todayFeb 1987Europe

“CD made in West Germany”

Atlantic

calendar_todayFeb 1987United States

“℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Original first CD release made in USA with catalog number for Europe: 050 735. No barcode. No release year stated. no A2 on label only ARC 16018-2”

Atlantic

calendar_todayFeb 1987United States

“℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Original first CD release made in USA with catalog number for Europe: 050 735. No barcode. No release year stated. Pressing Variant, information taken from matr...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1988Brazil

“Original release in 1980 Reissue in 1988 On the spine (side of the acrylic box) of the back cover the letters with the name of the album are written in black with a white background.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1988Brazil

“Original release in 1980 Reissue in 1988 On the spine (side of the acrylic box) of the back cover the letters with the name of the album are written in blue with a white background.”

Atlantic

calendar_todayOct 1988United States

“This mispress edition contains the tray insert and booklet for Live, and has the appropriate artwork and info printed on the disc surface. It visually appears 100% to be a copy of the Genesis album. However, the music actually contained ...”

Atlantic

calendar_todayDec 10, 1988Japan

“Comes in a jewel case with 4-page booklet, a fold out liner notes sheet and obi-strip. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation Japan”

Atlantic

calendar_todayDec 10, 1988Japan

Albert Productions

calendar_today1989Australia

“Originally released in 1980.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1989Japan

“Comes in a jewel case with 4-page booklet, a fold out liner notes sheet and obi-strip. ©1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation ℗1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. Made by Warner-Pioneer Corporation Japan”

Atlantic

calendar_today1990Germany

Atlantic

calendar_today1990Europe

“price code CA 835”

Atlantic

calendar_today1990Europe

“price code CA 835”

Atlantic

calendar_today1990Europe

“© 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf. Recorded at Compass Point Studios (April-May 1980). Made in Germany (on disc label). Release Year not designated. Similar to Back in Black w...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1991Japan

“The disc in this entry is a reissue manufactured by MMG Inc. and pressed at CSR (2), and is likely to be a version released after 1991, when the company name was changed from Warner-Pioneer Corporation to Warner Music Japan Inc., and bef...”

Atlantic / Magnasound

calendar_today1980India

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Italy

“Edition with black print on orange labels. Cassette shell is made of black plastic. Some copies may have misapplied labels. In example, side B label on both sides of cassette.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Europe

“Publisher Credits *): All titles published by Zombe Management & Publishers Ltd. * for UK only ℗ + © 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V., An Atlantic Recording Manufactured in Germany by Record Service GmbH, Alsdorf A Warner Communicati...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Netherlands

“℗ + © 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V., An Atlantic Recording ***************************** Publisher Credits *): All titles published by Zombe Management & Publishers Ltd. * for UK only ***************************** Distributed by: Belgique...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Blue shell, CRC below cat# on spine. Also available in gray shell”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Square grid pattern cassette shell border. "MADE IN U.S.A." center top on side 2.”

Atlantic

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Single panel J-card inlay printed both sides. Grey cassette with blue on-body print. An ATLANTIC recording.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Black cassette with silver/grey paper labels and black print Inlay card has an orange spine / small flap Distinguishing features of similar looking Cassettes This Cassette - Rights Society: none, Price Code (France): WE 451 Back In Blac...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“This variant matches the other Columbia House release except the following below: - IIIIIII notches (seven total) in the timing window, the other version/s have numbers listed - Tape does not have 'Made In USA' on the shell Side 1 = 21:...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“White cassette shell with textured frame, angled corners on label area. One side of the shell has "MADE IN U.S.A." stamped at the center bottom at the opening. Standard timing tick-marks below window. The black back of the case is textur...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Different timing marks than other variants. "MADE IN U.S.A." stamped at upper right corner of cassette shell. ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., a Warner Communicatio...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980France

“Dolby System® [logo] Made in Germany Publisher Credits *): All titles published by Zombe Management & Publishers Ltd. * for UK only ℗ + © 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V., An Atlantic Recording Distributed by: Belgique/België: WEA Records ...”

Albert Productions

calendar_today1980Australia

“First press! Cassette color: White Label type: Printed Label color: Blank Text color: Black”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Germany

“Very similar to Back In Black, but with different rights society. Both releases were issued with an orange cassette shell (4 screws / small windows) with orange paper labels (and black print) and in an orange box. Inlay card has an oran...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Singapore

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United Kingdom

“Red and Black single sheet folded cover Red Type 'AC/DC' White Type 'Back in Black' Produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange All titles are written by Young/Young/Johnson Published by Zomba Management & Publishers This version is made in Ger...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“Smooth white cassette shell. Label area is rectangular. "MADE IN USA" stamped at center bottom at opening. ℗ 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. © 1980 Atlantic Recording Corporation Mfg. by Atlantic Recording Corp., a Warner Communications C...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

“(P) 1980 Leidseplein Presse B.V. There is not Q label on the insert. Screws and on side 1 of the tape.”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

“• Album: BACK IN BLACK. • Origin: CANADA • Edition: CASSETTE. • Release: ℗ 1980 © 1980 • Codes: CRC / CS-16018 / (558874C) • Label: ATLANTIC • Produced by: COLUMBIA HOUSE. • Distributed by: ATLANTIC RECORDING. • License: CBS RECORDS CANA...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Thailand

“Recorded : April-May 1980”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“5. Opaque white shell with sand texture perimeter and numbered (100/5•/0) vertical markers beneath narrow timing window, “MADE IN USA” molded on the right perimeter of shell label. Printed in USA Side 1 = 21:38 Side 2 = 19:53 Thanks t...”

Atlantic

calendar_today1980Canada

Atlantic

calendar_today1980United States

“This variant: - White cassette shell - 100 0 timing window with narrow zeroes and 11 hash marks - "MADE IN U.S.A." embossed at the top of one side of the cassette shell - Triangle inside circle at upper left corners, and two circles at t...”