New AC/DC stamps celebrate 50th anniversary of debut album 'High Voltage'
Royal Mail has announced that new stamps are about to be issued to mark the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's debut album, 'High Voltage'.
The album came out in 1975 and the eight stamps capture a sample of the "electrifying" live performances of the band.
A further four stamps will be issued and will feature the covers of 'High Voltage' as well as 'Highway To Hell' and 'Back In Black' - the best-selling rock album of all time.
David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs and policy, said: "AC/DC is one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Over the past half-century, they have recorded some of the best-known rock anthems and have given us Back In Black - the biggest-selling rock album of all time.'
"These stamps capture a sample of their electrifying live performances, along with some of their most iconic album covers, and celebrate their significant contribution to the world of rock music."
The stamps go on sale from 18 February. Check out the full selection here.
AC/DC will become the eighth music band to feature in a dedicated Royal Mail stamp issue.
They will follow on from The Beatles in 2007; Pink Floyd in 2016; Queen in 2020; The Rolling Stones in 2022; Iron Maiden in 2023; and both Spice Girls and The Who in 2024.
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Royal Mail has announced that new stamps are about to be issued to mark the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's debut album, 'High Voltage'. The album came out in 1975 and the eight stamps capture a sample of the "electrifying" live performances of the band. A further four stamps will be issued and will feature the covers of 'High Voltage' as well as 'Highway To Hell' and 'Back In Black' - the best-selling rock album of all time. David Gold, Royal Mail's director of external affairs and policy, said: "AC/DC is one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Over the past half-century, they have recorded some of the best-known rock anthems and have given us Back In Black - the biggest-selling rock album of all time.' "These stamps capture a sample of their electrifying live performances, along with some of their most iconic album covers, and celebrate their significant contribution to the world of rock music." The stamps go on sale from 18 February. Check out the full selection here. AC/DC will become the eighth music band to feature in a dedicated Royal Mail stamp issue. They will follow on from The Beatles in 2007; Pink Floyd in 2016; Queen in 2020; The Rolling Stones in 2022; Iron Maiden in 2023; and both Spice Girls and The Who in 2024.
