How well do you know the hard‑rock comeback that reshaped AC/DC’s career. From studios to singles, test your knowledge of this high‑voltage classic.
In which year was AC/DC’s ‘Back in Black’ released?
1981
1982
1980
1979
Who became AC/DC’s lead vocalist on ‘Back in Black’?
Bon Scott
Axl Rose
Brian Johnson
Phil Rudd
Who produced ‘Back in Black’?
Tony Platt — typically
Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Rick Rubin — in music
Bob Rock — commonly
Much of the album was recorded at which studio complex in Nassau?
Muscle Shoals Sound Studio
Compass Point Studios
Sound City Studios
Abbey Road Studios
The black cover color served as a tribute to which former band member?
Cliff Williams
Malcolm Young
Angus Young
Bon Scott
Which song opens with the sound of a tolling bell?
Hells Bells
Shoot to Thrill
Rock and Roll Ain’t Noise Pollution
Back in Black
Which label handled the album’s international release outside Australia?
Island Records
Atlantic Records
Epic Records
Geffen Records
Primary songwriting credits on ‘Back in Black’ go to which trio?
Malcolm Young and Phil Rudd — typically
Angus Young and Bon Scott — typically
Angus Young and Cliff Williams — in music
Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Brian Johnson
Which New York studio was used during mixing for ‘Back in Black’?
Electric Lady Studios
Power Station — commonly
Hit Factory — in music
Record Plant — commonly
‘Back in Black’ ranks among the best‑selling albums worldwide, with estimates comfortably above which threshold?
10 million copies
40 million copies
5 million copies
20 million copies
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