AC/DC live at the Golders Green Hippodrome In London, England. With Bon Scott, this is AC/DC at one of their best times! Filmed by the BBC on October 27th 1977 for "Sight & Sound In Concert" and broadcast on 29 October 1977. Originally shot on video, the audio used on this DVD was taken from the original video master which was in mono, so the 2.0 mix is not a 'real' stereo mix. Although issued commercially and only in Japan, this DVD can be considered a semi-official DVD, not authorized by the band or Sony, and the US release planned for February 2003 was canceled for this reason. Counterfeit copies have been released.
Originally scheduled as an appearance by The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, his unexpected retirement two days prior saw AC/DC drafted as a last minute replacement. Filmed at the end of their UK tour, the band appear at their very best, with both Bon Scott and Angus Young displaying a talent that would go on to make AC/DC one of the most successful rock bands of modern times. Released in part on the later Plug Me In video collection, I personally believe this to be the best remaining live recoding of AC/DC during the Bon Scott era and a must for any serious collector.
Live '77 - At The Golders Green Hippodrome London
Tracks:
Let There Be Rock
Problem Child
Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be
Whole Lotta Rosie
Bad Boy Boogie
Rocker
T.N.T.
Credits:
Recorded live in London (Golders Green Hippodrome), 27 October 1977
Produced by Michael Appleton
Directed by Tom Corcoran
Audio engineer: Keith Harrow
Filmed by BBC1 for "Sight & Sound In Concert," aired 29 October 1977
Originally shot on video
Digital remaster by CreaTVty for NBDtv
DVD Video: NTSC, 480i, original 4:3 aspect ratio
DVD Audio: PCM 2.0
Cover photo by Joe Stevens
Released in Japan by VAP Video on 22 January 2003
Personel:
Angus Young: Lead Guitar
Malcolm Young: Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Bon Scott: Lead Vocals
Cliff Williams: Bass, Backing Vocals
Phil Rudd: Drums
Notes:
The audio used on this DVD was taken from the original video master which was in mono, so the 2.0 mix is not a 'real' stereo mix. Although issued commercially and only in Japan, this DVD can be considered a semi-official DVD, was not authorized by the band or Sony, and the US release planned for February 2003 was canceled for this reason. Counterfeit copies have been released.
