AC/DC Vol. 1 (Volume 1) 7 x 12

Moving on to their Vol. 1 (Volume 1) Vinyl LP Box Set which was first pressed in 1977. Over the years there have been many variations to the vinyl box set pressing including blue center labels to black center labels, red center labels and removing the yellow border in the case of the Cold Hearted Man single.

Firstly, who is AC/DC? AC/DC is an Australian (Aussie) rock band that was formed in, Sydney, Australia in 1973 by Scottish brothers Angus and Malcolm Young. Their music can be described as many types of rock including hard rock and boogie rock while they themselves only call it “Rock and Roll”.

Throughout the years they have received awards for their great works including Two Grammy awards, Echo awards, APRA, and ARIA awards. They have produced hit songs that you would’ve definitely heard and jammed along to like, “Thunderstruck”, “Highway to Hell” and “Back in Black”. AC/DC also had Hall of Fame inductions that occurred during 1988 and 2003.

AC/DC had a significant impact on the music industry and the way they influenced rock and roll to this day. Their mammoth power-chord roar has been included as one of the most influential rock songs in the late 1970s and it is said that it has helped define the style of the genre as the years progressed.

AC/DC simply influenced rock as they laid down the blueprint for new rock sounds which went on to influence many famous bands like “Metallica”, “Foo Fighters” and “Guns N’ Roses”. By having an influence on Rock and Roll, AC/DC has influenced many aspects of pop culture and lastly their theatrical high-energy performances puts them at the very top of the music performers list.

The AC/DC Vol. 1 (#AC/DC1) Box Set contains the first six studio LPs with original artwork, an iron-on transfer and a bonus previously unreleased 12“ single. Very early pressings also came with an E.M.I. promotional flyer promoting other EMI Box Sets. These six studio albums consist of High Voltage, T.N.T., Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, Let There Be Rock, Powerage, Highway To Hell, and their bonus single, Cold Hearted Man which was exclusive to the AC/DC Vol. 1 (Volume 1) Vinyl LP Box Set. The Artwork & Concept of all AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Sets is by Serious Business.

There are a total of eight AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set Pressings in existence which include the following:

  1. 1977: First pressing. LPs consists of all dark blue centre labels with a yellow border and the single-sided bonus 12″ with white B-side label. This also came with an iron-on transfer. An original AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1977 Albert Productions Australia Blue Label Pressing including an original iron-on transfer and EMI promotional flyer can be purchased for around $24,999.
  2. 1980: Second pressing. LPs consist of all black centre labels with a yellow border and the single-sided bonus 12″ with white B-side label. This also came with an iron-on transfer. An original AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1980 Black Label Pressing can be purchased for around $14,999.
  3. 1981: Third pressing. LPs consist of a combination dark blue and black centre labels with a yellow border and the single-sided bonus 12″ with white B-side label. Some copies feature red centre labels with yellow border which plays the two-sided bonus 12″ on both sides. This also came with an iron-on transfer. It has been noted by many AC/DC and vinyl enthusiasts that deadstock from the previous labels were used in this pressing which explains the existence of a combination of these blue and black centre labels pressings in these boxes and these box sets were used to make way for the new release. An original AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1981 Blue/Black Label 1st Pressing can be purchased for around $19,999.
  4. 1982: Fourth pressing. LPs consist of a combination of solid black and red centre labels for Powerage and Cold Hearted Man without a border with writing all around the centre label. Includes the 12″ single which plays Cold Hearted Man on both sides. An original copy of AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1982 Solid Black/Red Label Pressing can be purchased for around $14,999.
  5. 1983: Fifth pressing. LPs consist of a combination of red centre labels without a border and a solid black centre label for Powerage without a border with writing all around the centre label. This is the only AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set which contains the Let There Be Rock Vinyl LP as a “Red Kangaroo” or “Red Roo” pressing. Includes the bonus red label 12″ single which plays Cold Hearted Man on both sides. An original AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1983 Black/Red Label Pressing can be purchased for around $12,499.
  6. There is another variation to this 1983 pressing. All LPs consist of red centre labels without a border with writing all around centre label. Includes the bonus 12″ single. An original copy of AC/DC Vol. 1 Box Set 7 x LP Records 1983 Australia Red Label Pressing can be purchased for around $9,999.
  7. 1987: Sixth pressing. LPs consist of red centre labels without a border with writing on the top half of the centre label. Includes a bonus red label 12″ single which plays Cold Hearted Man on both sides.
  8. 1989: Seventh pressing. LPs consist of red centre labels without a border with writing around the bottom half of the centre label. Issued in a Perspex® box. Does not contain the 12″ bonus single as per previous releases.

These box sets have only increased in value over the years and will only continue to increase in value as supply becomes limited. A great investment for any AC/DC or rock and roll fan that will only continue to go up in value as the years go by.