AC/DC BLUE ROO High Voltage ORIGINAL1975 FIRST PRESS - APLP-009 EX VG+
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AC/DC HIGH VOLTAGE
FIRST PRESS
ORIGINAL AUSTRALIAN RELEASE
RELEASED 1975
Artist: AC/DC
Title: HIGH VOLTAGE
Release Date: 1975
Label: Albert Productions
Edition: First Pressing with Blue ROO!
Catalogue Number: APLP-009
GOLDMINE GRADE
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) or EXCELLENT (E)
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade (sometimes called VG++ or E+).
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some very light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint.
High Voltage:
Official vinyl pressings:
1975: First pressing with Blue center labels & kangaroo. Track A1 is credited to Broonzy on back sleeve and center labels. Later copies had the side one label changed to correct an error in the writing credit for "Baby Please Don't Go". It was incorrectly credited to Broonzy, but was actually written by Joe Williams - The matrix number is the same, and the label still carries the Blue Roo, that is used by Alberts, to signify an original Alberts issue. Track A1 is still credited to Broonzy on the back of the sleeve, but Joe Williams is now credited on the side one label. (these are a lot less common than Broonzy - at a rate of around Three Broonzy to one Joe Williams, which is also a good indicator that this is not a different issue).
Albert Productions:
Australian record label founded in 1964. Albert Productions established its own record label and a state-of-the-art recording studio in central Sydney.
In the early 1970s they produced 20% of the music on the Australian charts, and regularly had three or four tracks in the top 20 simultaneously. Working in collaboration with engineer Bruce Brown, Albert Productions produced a string of successful singles and albums for acts including former bandmate Stevie Wright, John Paul Young, AC/DC, The Angels, Cheetah and William Shakespeare. The Albert Productions label is known internationally through its association with hard rock band AC/DC.
What's Selling:
The original Australian Albert Productions release of AC/DC's Highway To Hell. Released in Australia with alternate cover-art compared to international releases. An incredibly rare record to find in this condition.
- Includes original inner.
- Ultrasonically cleaned.
- Play-tested.
Look at the Photos! Very Nice. Light marks from sliding on a surface on both sides but nothing that affects play. Still shiny. Some spindle marks. Great copy of a blue roo to add to your collection!
Cover Condition: Excellent (EX)
Vibrant colour. Faint ring wear. Some edge wear top and bottom. Readable spine. Light corner wear, but still looking sharp. Look at the high definition photos.
In Australia, Highway To Hell was originally released with a slightly different album cover, featuring flames and a drawing of a bass guitar neck superimposed over the same group photo used on the international cover. Also, the AC/DC logo is a darker shade of maroon, but the accents are a bit lighter.
AC/DC First pressings produced by Albert Productions are commonly referred to as a 'Blue Label', or a 'Blue Roo'. The High Voltage First Pressing features a Blue Label and surrounding yellow strobe effect.
Barcode and Other Identifiers:
- Matrix / Runout (A-side Label): YAPAX1177
- Matrix / Runout (B-side Label): YAPAX1178
A2 She's Got Balls
A3 Little Lover
A4 Stick Around
B1 Soul Stripper
B2 You Ain't Got A Hold On Me
B3 Love Song
B4 Show Business
Extras Included:
- New Paper and Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve
- Clear outer sleeve for cover protection.
The record will be sent in heavy-duty, rigid cardboard packaging to ensure safe arrival.
Buying and Bidding:
Great care has been taken to document the condition of this record and cover. Please keep in mind that grading can be somewhat subjective, which is why detailed photographs have been provided to ensure transparency. Photographs form part of the description. Should you have any questions, please contact this seller via eBay before bidding or making a purchase.
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