The thing about this box set, compared to the regular retail version, is the inclusion of an additional DVD and a whole CD’s worth of additional rarities.
(See below this review for a full gallery of photos) There was also a poster, and a sealed cardboard envelope carrying mutiple goodies, including a guitar pick, a button, a sticker, and a temporary tattoo amongst myriad paper souvenirs. Up next, the LP: the highlights from the Studio Rarities CD, in its own sealed sleeve. Next to that, a nice big LP-sized case containing all the CDs and DVDs. This thing is huge, and loaded with photos of the band and memorability dating back to time immemmorial. Inside I discovered a really sharp hardcover photo book. Like, “Hey, wanna watch this awesome concert DVD from the AC/DC box? Oh, and check it out, I can plug my guitar in it too.”
Guess what! It sounds like an amp made of cardboard and plastic powered by a 9 volt battery. I snapped in the provided 9 volt battery, plugged in my guitar and strummed a chord. Yes, it is a working amp, but that’s just a novelty feature. I then removed a plastic and cardboard monstrosity known as AC/DC Backtracks or, the most awesome kickass box set I have ever seen in my life.īefore I get into the good stuff (the songs), let me tell you about the box. AC/DC – Backtracks ( The Ultimate Box Set) (2009) currently selling for $236.08 at When this arrived at the house, I couldn’t believe the size of the box! I opened the carefully packed box, and removed the ample cardboard protecting my precious investment.