AC/DC

Flick of the Switch

First released1983

Flick of the Switch was recorded at the Bahama Islands' Compass Point Studios in Nassau during 1982, and released in 1983 as AC/DC's ninth studio album. Producer Mutt Lange, who had worked with the band on previous albums, did not produce this record; instead, it was produced by AC/DC themselves in collaboration with engineer Chris Kimsey. The album was recorded with a stripped-down, raw approach that reflected the band's desire to recapture the directness of their earlier work, following the massive success of Back in Black. Recording took place in an island studio environment that was chosen to minimize external distractions and maintain focus on the music's fundamental power. The album marked a shift in the band's production philosophy toward a more organic sound compared to some of their heavily produced work, though it received mixed commercial response compared to their previous release.