AC/DC strikes back
Shelby Phillips
Issue date: 11/20/09 Section: Arts & Entertainment
AC/DC is back with a new collector's compilation. Released Nov. 10, AC/DC's "Backtracks" comes in two different editions. The basic edition is available in stores such as Wal-Mart and f.y.e., and contains two CDs and one DVD. The first CD includes songs that have either remained unreleased in the U.S. editions of the band's early albums, such as "R.I.P. (Rock In Peace)," or that were left off the albums altogether. The second disc contains recordings of live gigs, promos, and the making of AC/DC's latest hit song, "Rock 'N' Roll Train." The third and final disc is a DVD of live gigs including classic performances of "Let There Be Rock" and "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap." At Wal-Mart, the compilation costs $41.98 in stores and $26.88 online, and at f.y.e. it goes for $32.99, or $29.69 for members.
For AC/DC fans who are not content with just two CDs and one DVD, check out www.acdc.com and click on the AC/DC "Backtracks" icon. The second edition advertised here is the deluxe collector's edition to end all collector's editions; this ultimate collector's package contains a 164-page hardcover photo book of the band that features unreleased photos from the band's early days in Australia to the band's current line up. There are three CDs, and one LP of rare songs such as "Crabsody in Blue," "Borrowed Time," and "Love Song." In addition, there are two DVDs that feature AC/DC's "Live at The Circus Krone" 2003 performance in Munich, Germany, and a third disc from their highly successful "Family Jewels" collection. In addition, fans will receive memorabilia from the band's early touring days in Australia, the UK, and America with their purchase. Not to be outdone by other bands and their collector's editions, the AC/DC camp has packed all these goodies in a real, working guitar amp. The only downside to the deluxe collector's edition is that it is not carried in stores, so it must be ordered from AC/DC's official Web site. It costs $199.00, plus shipping, but it is worth it for ultimate AC/DC fans. So head on over to the nearest music store, or to the band's official Web site, and check out this over-the-top collector's edition.
For AC/DC fans who are not content with just two CDs and one DVD, check out www.acdc.com and click on the AC/DC "Backtracks" icon. The second edition advertised here is the deluxe collector's edition to end all collector's editions; this ultimate collector's package contains a 164-page hardcover photo book of the band that features unreleased photos from the band's early days in Australia to the band's current line up. There are three CDs, and one LP of rare songs such as "Crabsody in Blue," "Borrowed Time," and "Love Song." In addition, there are two DVDs that feature AC/DC's "Live at The Circus Krone" 2003 performance in Munich, Germany, and a third disc from their highly successful "Family Jewels" collection. In addition, fans will receive memorabilia from the band's early touring days in Australia, the UK, and America with their purchase. Not to be outdone by other bands and their collector's editions, the AC/DC camp has packed all these goodies in a real, working guitar amp. The only downside to the deluxe collector's edition is that it is not carried in stores, so it must be ordered from AC/DC's official Web site. It costs $199.00, plus shipping, but it is worth it for ultimate AC/DC fans. So head on over to the nearest music store, or to the band's official Web site, and check out this over-the-top collector's edition.
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