AC/DC – Backtracks / Rarities [HDtracks Hi-Res Remastered] (2020)

Among the recent remastered 2020 reissued AC/DC catalog in Hi-Resolution Audio, there’s the ”Backtracks / Rarities” compilation, a must have not only for the band’s fans, but for all classic rock aficionados out there.
The release collects AC/DC’s studio rarities, all of the songs that the band recorded throughout their career that appeared on Australian-only LP releases, movie soundtracks, 7″ and 12″ single releases, CD “tour editions”, etc.
12 of the 18 tracks are completely unique songs that have all been remastered to match the sound quality of the rest of the Columbia Records AC/DC catalog reissues. The other 6 tracks are the original versions of songs previously only available on the original Australian albums.

It should also be noted that “Rocker” and “High Voltage” are the original versions from the original Australian LPs, where both songs end abruptly. On previous reissues, they fade out at the end.
“Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap” and “Ain’t No Fun (Waitin’ ‘Round To Be A Millionaire)” are presented in their original versions as well (longer).

We have as well songs recorded during different album sessions and didn’t make it into the tracklist, but not for its poor quality. As example, ‘Snake Eye’ (Blow Up Your Video sessions)
‘Borrowed Time’ (Blow Up Your Video sessions) or ‘Cyberspace (Stiff Upper Lip sessions)’ are strong, good songs.
A MUST

1. “High Voltage”
T.N.T. (Australian-only release) (1975) 4:18

2. “Stick Around”
High Voltage (Australian release) (1975) 4:40

3. “Love Song”
High Voltage (Australian release) (1975) 5:15

4. “It’s a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock ‘n’ Roll)”
T.N.T. (Australian-only release) (1975) 5:16

5. “Rocker”
T.N.T. (Australian-only release) (1975) 2:55

6. “Fling Thing”
Jailbreak (7″ single) (1976) 2:00

7. “Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap”
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Australian release) (1976)

8. “Ain’t No Fun (Waitin’ Round to Be a Millionaire)”
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Australian release) (1976) 7:30

9. “R.I.P. (Rock in Peace)”
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (Australian release) (1976) 3:35

10. “Carry Me Home”
Dog Eat Dog (7″ single) (1977) 3:58

11. “Crabsody in Blue”
Let There Be Rock (original UK and Australian release) (1977) 4:43

12. “Cold Hearted Man”
Powerage (original UK and European LP pressings) (1978) 3:35

13. “Who Made Who Special Collector’s Mix”
Who Made Who (12″ single) (1986) 4:50

14. “Snake Eye”
Heatseeker (12″, CD single) (1988) 3:16

15. “Borrowed Time”
Moneytalks (12″ and CD single) (1988) 3:45

16. “Down on the Borderline”
Moneytalks (Australian 7″, 12″ and CD single) (1990) 4:15

17. “Big Gun”
Last Action Hero (official movie soundtrack) (1993) 4:20

18. “Cyberspace”
Safe in New York City CD single , Stiff Upper Lip (Australian bonus CD) (2001) 2:58

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