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Expert: - 8/12/2007


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Hi,
I have an lp signed by ac/dc members during the highway to hell tour. Problem is that Bon only signed his first name (in large letters)and it is hardly readable. I also have a hand written letter from Bon on airport stationary (from the early days) that answers questions about their cd's and is signed (again, first name only) Bon. I was wondering what these might be worth.
Also, I would like to get the australian issue cd's mainly with different covers and tracks (I used to have those lp's)dirty deeds, high voltage, tnt..and was wondering what a good price would be for those or if I should by the 17 cd box set instead.
Thanks for your time,

Rick

Answer
Hello Rick,

Thank you for your question. It was normal for Bon to just sign 'Bon', or 'BON AC/DC' when he signed autographs.
A fully signed AC/DC album including Bon can be worth anywhere from $100 to $250 depending on the condition of the sleeve, the clarity of the autographs, what was written, and any supplied proof of the signing (such as a photograph during the signing). A personal letter can be worth $250-400 on auction.

Regarding the Australian CD's, they should be readily available for ordering from many online CD retailers, probably for around $15 or so for each title. You may even be able to have them ordered for you by one of your local CD shops.

Best Regards,
Bill

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I am an AC/DC history, discography 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.

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I have been a fan and collector of AC/DC for 30+ years and have written published articles about the band for Goldmine magazine, as well as several publications. 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. I was hired in 2008 by a marketing firm to help promote and market AC/DC's "BLACK ICE" release and the AC/DC "Rock Band" game in New York City. I also have participated in several other marketing and promotional campaigns for AC/DC. Most recently, I have contributed to a new book by Phil Sutcliffe "AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History" as well as penning an AC/DC Collectibles article for Record Collector magazine (UK).

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I run the AC/DC fan & collector's site "Highway to Hell" and am the webmaster and designer. I am the official Sony/Columbia records AC/DC forum moderator for their record companies website, and content manager for acdc.com

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GOLDMINE (Krause Publications)(USA) Daily Dirt (Germany) Record Collector (UK) Contributed to "AC/DC: The Ultimate Illustrated History", by Phil Sutcliffe (Voyageur Press, Oct. 15, 2010, Hardcover, 224 pages, 300+ illustrations)

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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), Mike Fraser (AC/DC Mixing engineer), Joshua Levy (AC/DC Black Ice album cover designer) and many others

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