''Bonfire'' is a five-disc

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by Australian rock band

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, released in 1997, and remastered with a release in Digipak format in 2003. It was originally conceived to mark what would have been the 50th birthday of

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, the band's previous lead vocalist who died of alcohol-related misadventure in 1980. The release includes the two disc soundtrack for the film ''

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'', a live recording from the

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, some previously unreleased early material and a

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ed version of the 1980 ''

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'' album.

Overview

The album was originally released in 1997 with the CDs all packaged individually in jewel cases, complete with full artwork. The original issue also features a poster, a backstage pass, keyring and a few other extras depending on the region. When the album was reissued in 2003, it was packaged in a large digipak, similar to a

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, which featured either four- or five-disc trays. The four-tray versions contained the remastered ''Back in Black'' in its own case with booklet. All versions of the box feature a large book full of liner notes and rare pictures of the band, mostly from before Scott's death. The boxset was the subject of a bit of derision from AC/DC fans for its limited content and select few rarities. AC/DC defended the release, stating that there was very little recorded by Scott that was not already released.

Track listing

'' Live from the Atlantic Studios''

Recorded live on 7 December 1977 at the Atlantic Recording Studios,

'' Let There Be Rock: The Movie - Live in Paris''

Recorded live on 9 December 1979 at the

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Back in Black ''Back in Black'' is the seventh studio album by Australian rock band AC/DC. It was released on 25 July 1980 by Albert Productions and Atlantic Records. It is the band's first album to feature lead singer Brian Johnson, following the death of ...
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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonfire (Album) AC/DC compilation albums Albums produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange Albums produced by Harry Vanda Albums produced by George Young (rock musician) 1997 compilation albums Elektra Records compilation albums