1975’s T.N.T. was the album that followed up High Voltage, also released by Albert
Productions. It was this particular release that established the balls to the wall sound that the world would eventually embrace as AC/DC.

The album itself was recorded primarily over a two week period in July of 1975, The Jack itself had been recorded earlier in April and the song ‘High Voltage,’ released as a single earlier in the year to made its appearance here as well. Of particular note was that when The Jack was recorded it was determined that a toned down lyrical version of the song should be
recorded, as to avoid censors and label execs. This was one of the ultimate Bon Scott twists on words.

The boys in the studio had a great laugh as they knew what the meaning was behind the words. The uncensored version was still performed live however.

This was the album that brought in Mark Evans on bass. George Young handled the bass duties on High Voltage and for a time Malcolm played bass, but adding Evans allowed Mal to go back to guitar.

Several all time AC/DC classics appear here, such as ‘Live Wire,’ ‘TNT,’ ‘It’s a Long Way to the Top,’ ‘The Jack.’ One of their earliest show piece tunes, ‘It’s a Long Way’ was actually pieced together out of an extended studio jam session. George Young and Harry Vanda saw the brilliance in the patching it all together and a song was born. It was also George’s idea to
have Bon play the bagpipes on the song.


‘Can I Sit Next to You Girl’ was re-recorded for this album. Chuck Berry’s ‘School Days,’ ‘Rock n Roll Singer,’ and long time concert favorite ‘Rocker’ rounded out the album.

Its classic AC/DC but when it was released in December of 1975 no one outside of Australia had a clue. None. T.N.T. tore up the Australian charts and sold over 50,000 copies going triple platinum in the process. A full tour for T.N.T. went through November into January 1976.

In late 1975 manager Michael Browning ultimately secured a deal with Atlantic. This release will be discussed next, AC/DC were given a $25,000 advance for the album with an option
for two more, with four more options. That disc will be discussed shortly.

This has actually been one of the easier ‘Australia Only’ releases to obtain. The vinyl would often show up in many import shops here in the states. Personally I had an opportunity to purchase either this album or the Australian version of ‘Let There Be Rock,’ if I had realized how hard it would be to obtain LTBR I would’ve picked that up, but obtained TNT instead.

CD’s are also a bit easier to come by as I’ve had on multiple occasions the opportunity, but not the cash ($35 and up) to secure a copy.

The track listing is as follows

1. It's a A Long Way to the Top
2. Rock n Roll Singer
3. The Jack
4. Live Wire
5. TNT
6. Rocker
7. Can I Sit Next To You Girl
8. High Voltage
9. School Days

It should also be noted that remastered CD versions of this disc have shorter versions of Rocker and High Voltage. The vinyl releases have the longer versions of these recording. The album was only released in Australia and New Zealand.

Got this album not too long ago. Think I paid $15 for it. A lot of great songs on this one.

Great album, and I love 'Its a Long Way to the Top' where Bon Scott smashes all the rock myths in what it really takes to make it as rock band while at the same time announcing AC/DC as a new contender.

Great album and I bought this on vinyl so I could hear at the time the unreleased 'School Days' and loved it so much, at the age of 15 it made go back and try to find the original recording from Chuck Berry, which I will forever be grateful.

I will comment more on the songs when we get to the international release of 'High Voltage'

As I had posted earlier, I have this as a gatefold with lyrics and photos on the flaps. Were all copies gatefolds?
Oh yeah, killer record.

Another great album. It's AC/DC; nuff said.

I've always assumed The Jack is a variation on "The Clap". I've always wondered if the song title was changed after the lyrics were changed to a card game...the title makes more sense in that context.

What an amazing album. Nothing bad about it.

I had High Voltage back in the day, although I think the one I had was the dime-a-dozen version, which was pretty much similar to this one.

TNT is an amazing album, nothing short of that. I remember reading somewhere that Angus said Malcolm played a few solos in the early days. Which ones?

I have a vinyl version of Live at The Atlantic Studios which has the "VD" version of "The Jack"

I had TNT as a kid and about 4 years finaly got it again at a flea market.

Great job so far on the thread

Laterz

George did play the bass on the Australian High Voltage. As far as the drumming I'm not sure...

Maximum Rock N Roll is on my bed at home as well..... I think we're gonna get this mystery covered!

Thx for all the info guys, I gotta get them books! Keep the info coming!

WORLD WIDE HIGH VOLTAGE UP COMING!