AC/DC: Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Australian Red Label)

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Cover EX

Media EX to NM

A proper slab of Australian rock history. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap catches AC/DC in that perfect Bon Scott era sweet spot: filthy humour, pub-rock menace, bluesy bite, and the Young brothers already sounding like they were born plugged into a wall socket. The title track is pure street-corner nastiness, “Big Balls” is Bon at his cheekiest, “Ride On” is one of the band’s great bruised blues moments, and “Jailbreak” still sounds like trouble breaking out in real time.

This Aussie Albert Productions red label pressing is the one collectors chase for a reason. The Australian version was first released in 1976, with the classic local tracklisting including “R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)” and “Jailbreak.” Red centre labels with yellow border are associated with Australian Albert pressings, with catalogue details commonly listed as APLP.020 / APLP 020.