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: 1. Let There Be Rock 2. Problem Child 3. Hell Ain't A Bad Place To Be 4. Whole Lotta Rosie 5. Bad Boy Boogie 6. Rocker 7. 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.

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