AC/DC BACK IN BLACK 1980 Atlantic SD 16018 US First Pressing -A RL △ MR Embossed
  $   100

 


$ 100 Sold For
Sep 3, 2026 Sold Date
Aug 30, 2026 Start Date
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AC/DC BACK IN BLACK 1980 Atlantic SD 16018 US First Pressing -A RL △ MR Embossed

  • The most desirable (see matrices below) early US first pressing of BACK IN BLACK
  • In original shrink-wrap with 1980 price sticker
  • The embossed cover is one of the most critical identifiers for a true 1980 first pressing of Back in Black
NM/NM
Runout Matrices:
Side One: ST•A-804517-A MASTERDISK RL △ 24799 (S) MR 16018 Side Two: ST-A-804518-A MO MASTERDISK RL 24799X (S) MR (-)16018
-A indicating the first lacquer/cut sequence
MASTERDISK: Stamped indicating the mastering house where it was processed
RL: Etched initials of legendary mastering engineer Robert Ludwig
The triangle symbol (△) in the deadwax signifies a delta number, which was a proprietary internal tracking and plating number used by Los Angeles-based processing plant, Alco Research & Engineering, and later adopted by Monarch Record Mfg. Co.
MR: The letters MR, identify the Monarch plant. Among audiophiles and serious collectors, the Monarch Record Mfg. Co. plant is widely considered the best and most desirable pressing plant for the US first pressing of Back in Black.
Shipping & Packaging: The record will be safely removed from the outer jacket prior to packing to completely prevent seam splits during transit. Shipped securely in a heavy-duty, cardboard with extra padding.




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