Artist
AC/DC
Crate Digger's Guide
- Studio Medium:
- AC/DC primarily used analog multi-track magnetic tape during their peak recording era in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Pressing Plants:
- Core records were often pressed at facilities like Columbia Records and RCA.
- Lacquer Cut:
- Their recordings emphasize strong midrange frequencies, which can affect inner-groove tracking by causing distortion if not cut properly.
- Matrix Runout:
- Collectors seek matrix runouts such as 'A-1' or 'B-1' for verifying authentic 1st pressings.
Vinyl Collector Intelligence
- Grail Pressing:
- Dating back to 1976, the original Albert Productions pressing stands as the definitive vinyl grail for AC/DC collectors.
- Best Reissue:
- For an accessible alternative, the 2014 Columbia 180g remaster of 'High Voltage' delivers exceptional pressing precision.
- Mastering & Translation:
- The sharp mid-range transient spikes and acoustic engineering in AC/DC's master cuts require precise tonearm calibration to clear heavy vocal peaks without inner-groove distortion.
- Shelf Alternatives:
- Crate companions that natively share this specific vinyl profile include Aerosmith (Columbia) and Kiss (Casablanca).
