AC/DC

If You Want Blood You've Got It

First released1978

If You Want Blood You've Got It was AC/DC's second studio album, recorded in 1977 at the Albert Productions studio in Sydney, Australia under the production guidance of Harry Vanda and George Young of the Easybeats. The album was engineered by Tony Platt, who would become known for his work on subsequent AC/DC releases and other major rock productions. The recording captured the band's raw, high-energy rock sound with a focus on straightforward, guitar-driven arrangements that emphasized Angus Young's lead work and Malcolm Young's rhythm guitar foundation. The sessions took place during a pivotal period for the band, following their breakthrough success in Australia and preceding their major international expansion. The album's production reflected the band's preference for direct, no-frills recording techniques that prioritized capturing their live performance energy rather than extensive studio layering.