Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap
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| Missing image AC-DC_-_Dirty_Deeds_Done_Dirt_Cheap.jpg Album cover | ||
| Album by AC/DC | ||
| Released | Australia December 1976 US April 1981 | |
| Recorded | 1976 | |
| Genre | Hard Rock | |
| Length | 39 min 09 sec | |
| Record label | Atco Records | |
| Producers | Harry Vanda, George Young | |
| Professional reviews | ||
| AMG review | 5/5 | link (http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=ADFEAEE47D1ED847A47E20E0B11A40DEB561F61A8F1AACD83E284541D1B43844C30E79EC40A6D8B1E8B800E203E3FE2FBB5C10D1CAEE52B0DE6C383B87EEA7704943&sql=10:2gjeeaz04x87~T1) |
| AC/DC Chronology | ||
| High Voltage (1976) | Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976) | Let There Be Rock (1977) |
Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is an album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released in 1976 (see 1976 in music). It was, for some reason, quickly removed from stores after only a few days out. The album was re-released in the United States in 1981.
The album peaked at #3 in the Billboard charts, two steps higher than thier most famous Back In Black. It is considered t be one of the best albums.
The Australian and U.S. versions of the album differ. First of all, Problem Child from the Australian Dirty Deeds was placed on the U.S. version of Let There Be Rock, replacing "Crabsody in Blue." It was kept on the 1981 reissue anyway. Also, the song "RIP (Rock In Peace)" was taken off the U.S. version and has never been released in the U.S. at all. It was replaced with "Rocker" from AC/DC's second album T.N.T., which was the main source of the tracks for the U.S. version of High Voltage.
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Track listing
All songs by Bon Scott, Angus Young and Malcolm Young
- "Dirty Deeds" - 3:46
- "Love at First Feel" - 3:05
- "Big Balls" - 2:39
- "Rocker" - 2:46
- "Problem Child" - 5:43
- "There's Gonna Be Some Rockin'" - 3:14
- "Ain't No Fun (Waiting Round to Be a Millionaire)" - 6:57
- "Ride On" - 5:47
- "Squealer" - 5:12
Personnel
- Mark Evans - bass
- Phil Rudd - drums
- Bon Scott - vocals
- Angus Young - guitar
- Malcolm Young - guitar
Production
- Producers: Harry Vanda, George Young
- Mastering supervisors: Michael Fraser, Al Quaglieri
- Digital remastering: George Marino
- Digital assembly: Eugene Nastasi
- Cover design: Hipgnosis
- Sleeve photo: Paul Canty
- Photography: Hipgnosis, Philip Morris, Michael Putland, Neil Zlozower
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Chart | Position |
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| 1981 | Pop Albums | 3 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)
| Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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| 1981 | "Big Balls" | Mainstream Rock | 26 |
| 1981 | "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap" | Mainstream Rock | 4 |