Last updated: 03/02/2025 at 09:30am

Few bands have had as much impact on rock music as AC/DC. With an explosive mix of guitar riffs, provocative vocals, and rock rhythms loved by the masses, the Australian rock band have defined a genre for over five decades.

From their early hard rock anthems to their global domination, AC/DC’s discography is filled with albums that have become essential listening.

Whether you’re new to the band or a die-hard fan, here’s a countdown of their top albums that capture the essence of rock and roll rebellion. Using Spotify-ranked streams, we’ve summed up AC/DC’s best albums.

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10. POWER UP (2020)

Streams: 330,745,524

'Power Up' is the seventeenth studio album by AC/DC. The album is the latest album from the band and was released on 13th November 2020. 'Power Up' marks the return of key band members Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and Cliff Williams.

The album was followed up by a world tour in 2024, which concluded in November 2024.

9. Black Ice (2008)

Streams: 416,650,954

'Black Ice' was AC/DCs fifteenth studio album released in 2008. The album follows 'Stiff Upper Lip' (2000), and is the longest time period between successive albums releases for the group.

The album is important for AC/DC fans as it stands as the last feature for founding guitarist Malcom Young, before he died in 2017 due to dementia complications.

8. Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap (1976)

Streams:542,318,875

'Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap' is the third studio album by Australian hard rock legends AC/DC. Initially released in 1976 across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, the album didn’t reach U.S. audiences until 1981, over a year after the passing of lead singer Bon Scott.

Notably, this was the band’s first album recorded entirely with the same line-up, without any tracks featuring different bassists or drummers.

7. High Voltage (1976)

Streams: 1,273,608,654

'High Voltage' is a true classic and the first internationally released album from the hard rock band AC/DC. Released in 1976, the album achieved significant commercial success for a debut, selling 3 million units in the U.S.

6. Razors Edge (1990)

Streams: 2,070,755,901

Razors Edge is AC/DCs twelfth studio album released on 24th September 1990. The album is considered a major comeback for the band with classic hits including, 'Thunderstruck', 'Are You Ready', and 'Moneytalks'.

5. Who Made Who (1986)

Streams: 2,175,164,449

'Who Made Who' is a soundtrack album by Australian hard rock giants AC/DC, released on 26 May 1986. It served as the official soundtrack to Stephen King's film 'Maximum Overdrive'. The album features a mix of new tracks, including the title song 'Who Made Who', alongside earlier AC/DC hits. In 2003, it was re-released as part of the AC/DC Remasters series, offering fans a renewed listening experience.

4. Highway to Hell (1979)

Streams: 2,291,788,838

'Highway to Hell' is the sixth studio album by Australian hard rock band AC/DC, released on 27th July 1979. It is the first three albums produced by Robert Mutt Lange, it is the last album featuring legendary lead singer Bon Scott.

3. Back in Black (1980)

Streams: 4,342,189,419

'Back in Black' is AC/DC's seventh studio album, released on July 25, 1980. This pivotal record introduced Brian Johnson as the band's new lead vocalist, following the tragic death of former frontman Bon Scott in February 1980.

Initially contemplating disbanding, the group ultimately chose to persevere, bringing Johnson on board as their new singer.

2.Bonfire (1997)

Streams: 4,378,442,460

In 1997, AC/DC released 'Bonfire', a five-disc box set honoring their late lead vocalist, Bon Scott, who passed away in 1980. The collection was initially conceived to commemorate what would have been Scott's 50th birthday. It includes the two-disc soundtrack for the film 'Let There Be Rock', a live recording from the Atlantic Records studio in New York, some previously unreleased early material, and a remastered version of the 1980 'Back in Black' album.

1. Iron Man 2 (2010)

Streams: 7,059,745,886

On January 26, 2010, AC/DC announced the release of a compilation album featuring their songs, which was subsequently released on April 19th in the United Kingdom, April 20th in the United States, and April 23rd in Australia.

The album comprises fifteen tracks spanning ten different albums released between 1975 and 2008, featuring music from both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras of the band.

Producer Mike Fraser remixed some of the material for potential inclusion in the associated film. Ultimately, 'Shoot to Thrill' and 'Highway to Hell' were featured in the film, while 'Thunderstruck,' 'War Machine,' and 'The Razors Edge' were used in trailers and commercials. Notably, 'Back in Black' had previously been featured in the 2008 film Iron Man.

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