AC/DC Fly on the Wall LP scarce New Zealand issue + Inner 1985 Ex -
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NOTE : All LP’s have been cleaned and played (except where Mint) to determine an accurate grading as possible ; if anything they have been under-graded to be on the safe side as collectors will always have slightly different interpretations on quality however I definitely feel you can bid with confidence here.
Postage costs for additional items will be combined to save on postage costs …Thanks.
Item : 12” Album w/ Inner jacket
Artist : AC/DC
Title : Fly on the Wall
Year : 1985
Issue : 1st New Zealand pressing – Albert label # APLP-431066
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Songs :
A1. Fly on the Wall
A2. Shake Your Foundations
A3. First Blood
A4. Danger
A5. Sink the Pink
B1. Playing With Girls
B2. Stand Up
B3. Hell or High Water
B4. Back in Business
B5. Send for the Man
********************************* An excellent copy of this quite rare NZ 1st pressing from AC/DC, their 10th studio album released in June 1985.
Similar to "Flick of the Switch (1983)", "Fly on the Wall" is a self-produced affair with the two Young brothers wanting to bring out the rawness of their early material as opposed to the more polished and pop-oriented sound productions of many contemporary hard rock and metal albums. Original drummer Phil Rudd, who had been playing on all AC/DC albums since the band´s debut had left the band before recording with his place is taken by Simon Wright here.
Four albums into the Brian Johnson led AC/DC era and the music on "Fly on the Wall" still resonates the bands hardcore signature sound. A heavy rocking rhythm section, the raw bluesy hard rock riffing from the Young brothers (and some awesome guitar solos by Angus) and of course Brian Johnson´s impressive rusty wail. Although there are few standout tracks on the album it "only" sold about 1 million copies upon release, which was considered a disappointment at the time, and generally received bad reviews, "Fly on the Wall" really isn´t that different from most other AC/DC releases. It might lack those really standout tracks that are splattered across earlier efforts, but the real reason for the relatively low sales was probably more due to the musical climate at the time (the rise and commercial success of glam in particular), than because of the quality of the album.
Still, you can’t expect them to stand and deliver awesome blockbusters every time they venture into the studio and “Fly On The Wall” is by no means a dud.
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CONDITION – see 4 photos above :
Vinyl - play-tested completely both sides : Looks and plays great with a beaut sound. A reasonably thick piece and not overly played. Some light marks of no consequence during play-back. No pops. No skips. No background noise. Heaps of shine. Rated EX.
Labels : Clean.
Inner Sleeve : Clean. No splits. No creases.
Sleeve : magnificent cover in top condition. No writing. No splits.
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POSTAGE COSTS (albums are professionally packed and shipped with an outer protector plastic sleeve) :
To anywhere in Australia is AU$7.60. For 2 or 3 x LP’s the cost is $15.00.
For extra items costs will depend upon weight and destination however I will do my best to keep the combined total at a minimum.
1st class Air-Mail overseas :
NEW ZEALAND - $13 AUS
ASIA and JAPAN- $16 AUS
USA, CANADA, MIDDLE EAST - $19.00 AUS
EUROPE & REST OF THE WORLD - $23.00 AUS
PACKING INFORMATION :
Records will be packed in a plastic bag between two strong pieces of cardboard for safe arrival.
PAYMENT METHODS :
within Australia : 1. Paypal (quickest and easiest) OR 2. Bank Deposit (this may take a day or two to confirm)
International : Paypal
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