Back in Black

The stark, all-black cover was designed as a tribute to Bon Scott, AC/DC's original vocalist who died on February 19, 1980, at age 33. The album was recorded just months later with new frontman Brian Johnson, formerly of the British band Geordie, and was produced by Robert John 'Mutt' Lange.

Back in Black has sold over 50 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time—frequently ranked second only to Michael Jackson's Thriller. It was released on July 25, 1980, and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and number four on the U.S. Billboard 200.

Brian Johnson, formerly the lead singer of the Newcastle band Geordie, was recruited after Scott's death. Angus Young has said Johnson's voice reminded him of how Scott sounded when he first heard him sing, and Johnson wrote the lyrics for what became Back in Black in a matter of weeks.

The album contains ten tracks including 'Hells Bells,' 'Shoot to Thrill,' 'You Shook Me All Night Long,' 'Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution,' and 'Given the Dog a Bone.' The title track opens with one of the most recognizable guitar riffs in rock history, played by Angus Young.