{"id":18999,"date":"2025-02-11T18:27:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T23:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18999"},"modified":"2025-02-11T18:38:46","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T23:38:46","slug":"legendary-rock-band-ac-dc-uk-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18999","title":{"rendered":"Legendary Rock Band AC\/DC (UK 2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><em>[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions]<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #e31b18;\"><strong>Legendary Rock Band AC\/DC Celebrated with 12 Special Stamps<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18997\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set-300x92.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set-150x46.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_set-500x153.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/span>Issue date: 18 February<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stamps mark the 50th anniversary of AC\/DC\u2019s groundbreaking debut album, High Voltage<\/li>\n<li>The main set of eight stamps features dynamic images of the band performing live, while an additional four stamps show the covers of some of their most successful and influential albums<\/li>\n<li>The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.royalmail.com\/acdc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.royalmail.com\/acdc<\/a> and by telephone on 03457 641641<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Royal Mail is celebrating the legendary rock band AC\/DC with a set of special stamps marking the 50th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, High Voltage.<\/p>\n<p>The main set of eight stamps captures some of the band\u2019s dynamic live performances over the last 50 years in venues across the world.<a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18998\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet.png 1024w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet-300x115.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet-150x58.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_minisheet-500x192.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A further four stamps presented in a miniature sheet feature the covers of four iconic AC\/DC studio albums: High Voltage \u2013 AC\/DC\u2019s debut album; Highway to Hell &#8211; their sixth <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18996\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc1.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>studio album released in 1979; Back in Black \u2013 the biggest-selling rock album of all time, and Power Up \u2013 AC\/DC\u2019s triumphant return in 2020. The stamps in the miniature sheet are set against a striking design taken from their album Black Ice.<\/p>\n<p>Formed in 1973, AC\/DC have spent more than 50 years perfecting the art of stripping rock music back to its core elements. Led by the twin-guitar attack of <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-18995\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc2.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>Glasgow-born brothers, Malcolm and Angus Young, and with two of the greatest frontmen in history &#8211; Bon Scott (1974-1980) and subsequently Brian Johnson (1980 to present) &#8211; in their ranks, the band is responsible for the biggest-selling rock album of all time, 1980&#8217;s Back in Black &#8211; a record that defined the sound of hard rock for a long time to come.<\/p>\n<p>Outside of the studio, AC\/DC command a devoted following drawn to the band&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18994\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc3.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>electrifying live shows: supercharged performances complete with outsized props and stadium-ready anthems that continue to set the bar for any self-respecting rock act. In their current incarnation, with Stevie Young standing in for his late uncle Malcolm, AC\/DC remain fully charged.<br \/>\nAC\/DC become the eighth music band to feature in a dedicated Royal Mail stamp issue \u2013 following on from: The Beatles, 2007; Pink Floyd, 2016; Queen, 2020; <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-18993\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc4.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>The Rolling Stones, 2022; Iron Maiden, 2023; Spice Girls, 2024; and The Who, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>David Gold, Director of External Affairs and Policy said: \u201cAC\/DC is one of the most successful rock bands in the world. Over the past half century, they have recorded some of the best-known rock anthems and have given us Back in Black \u2013 the biggest-selling rock album of all time. These stamps capture a <a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-18992\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc5.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>sample of their electrifying live performances, along with some of their most iconic album covers, and celebrate their significant contribution to the world of rock music.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The stamps, and a range of collectible products, are available to pre-order now at www.royalmail.com\/acdc and by telephone on 03457 641 641. A Presentation Pack including all 12 stamps is priced at \u00a322.10. The stamps go on general sale from 18 February.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the individual stamp designs:<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18991\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc6.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18990\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc7.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18989\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8-300x182.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8-150x91.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8-495x300.png 495w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc8.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18988\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack-300x250.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack-360x300.png 360w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_backblack.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18987\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage-300x249.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage-300x249.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage-361x300.png 361w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_highvoltage.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18986\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell-359x300.png 359w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_hwy-hell.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18985\" src=\"http:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup-300x251.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup-300x251.png 300w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup-150x125.png 150w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup-359x300.png 359w, https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/uk_acdc_powerup.png 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[press release] [click on any of the pictures for larger versions] Legendary Rock Band AC\/DC Celebrated with 12 Special StampsIssue date: 18 February Stamps mark the 50th anniversary of AC\/DC\u2019s groundbreaking debut album, High Voltage The main set of eight &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/virtualstampclub.com\/lloydblog\/?p=18999\">Continue reading <span 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