AboutBill V. Expertise I am an AC/DC history and collectibles expert, and can answer any question about the band, it's members past and present, as well as questions related to bands that members were in previous to being in AC/DC. I am well versed in the bands history, album and single releases (vinyl, CD), and worldwide discography and collectibles/memorabilia, past and present AC/DC news, album sales, tour dates and tour history, and anything else about the band. I am also an AC/DC (Especially Bon Scott) autograph expert.
Experience I have been a fan and collector of AC/DC for 26 years and have written published articles about the band for Goldmine magazine, as well as several AC/DC fan magazines. I have interviewed past members of the band, and attended the bands Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction as a press guest. I possess one of the world's largest AC/DC collections, and plan to have my own publication about the band in the future.
Organizations I run the AC/DC fan & collector's site "Highway to Hell" and am the webmaster and designer.
I am the official Sony/Epic records AC/DC forum moderator for their record companies website.
Past/Present clients I have interviewed: Mark Evans (AC/DC Bassist 1975-77), Simon Wright (AC/DC Drummer 1983-1989), Dave Evans (AC/DC singer 1974), Noel Taylor (AC/DC Drummer 1974), Neil Smith (AC/DC Bassist 1974), Larry Van Kreidt (AC/DC bassist 1973-4), John Bissett (Fraternity (w/Bon Scott) keyboardist), Vincent Lovegrove (Valentines (w/Bon Scott) singer & former AC/DC manager), Bob Defrin (AC/DC Logo designer & album cover designer for Atlantic records), and many others
Question In my AC/DC collection I have three versions of Powerage.
I know that there are different listings on these versions but do you know why some of the actual recordings vary.
From memory (as I don't have a turntable at present)
Next to the moon does not have the guitar fill on one of the versions it just has the thumping bass drum?
Can you shed any light?
I am considering selling my collection, where would be the best place to sell it or where would I get the best valuation?
Many thanks
Angus.
Answer Hello Angus,
Thank you for your question. It is unclear as to the real reason why the band decided to include different mixes on the European version of "Powerage" than the rest of the world (as well as the song "Cold Hearted Man"), but you are correct, some of the songs do have different mixes. The most unique of the tracks would be "What's Next To The Moon".
Online auctions such as Ebay seem to be the best source to sell collectibles.
