AC/DC

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap

First released1976

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap was recorded at Festival Studios in Sydney, Australia in 1976, marking AC/DC's second studio album. The album was produced by Harry Vanda and George Young, who had successfully worked with the band on their debut and understood their raw rock sound. The recording utilized relatively modest technical resources typical of mid-1970s Australian studios, capturing the band's aggressive guitar-driven style with Angus Young's lead work prominently featured throughout. The album was completed quickly and efficiently, reflecting the band's tight live performance approach and the producers' preference for capturing authentic performances rather than extensive overdubbing. Released in December 1976, the album became one of AC/DC's most commercially successful works and helped establish their signature hard rock sound internationally.