Studio Album · No. 2

T.N.T. Songwriting Credits by AC/DC

1975 Albert Productions 9 tracks 41:55

Produced by Harry Vanda, George Young, Vanda & Young

Albert Productions Hard rockBlues rockRock and roll
89%
Authorship
Artist

Holds writing credit on 8 of 9 tracks

Authorship Breakdown 8 / 9 documented

Who wrote the songs?

Scored across the 9 tracks with documented writers, by whether AC/DC carries a lyricist or composer credit.

89%
8 trackswritten by AC/DC 1 trackoutside writers
AC/DC's roles on this album

Share of the 9 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.

Lyricist89%
Composer89%
Producer0%
Performer100%

By the Numbers

9
Tracks
4
Lyricists
3
Producers
1975
Released
Data Insight

The album where the band's writing settles into its permanent form, with Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott named together on nearly everything and one rock and roll cover alongside. Vanda and Young produce again. Half of this record became the international debut, which is why so much of it is better known under a different album title.

T.N.T. is AC/DC's second studio album, released on 1 December 1975 through Albert Productions, again for Australia and New Zealand only. Nine tracks produced by Harry Vanda and George Young. It reached number 2 in Australia and number 35 in New Zealand, and most of it was carried over to the international High Voltage the following year.

Track Listing & Credits 9 tracks

Written by the artist Written by outside writers
#TitleLyricist(s)Composer(s)Producer(s)Performers
1
It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge Young AC/DC (Performer)
2
Rock 'n' Roll Singer
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
3
The Jack
Bon ScottAngus YoungMalcolm Young Ronald Belford ScottAngus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
4
Live Wire
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
5
T.N.T.
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
6
Rocker
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge Young AC/DC (Performer)
7
Can I Sit Next to You, Girl
Angus YoungMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
8
High Voltage
Angus YoungBon ScottMalcolm Young Angus McKinnon YoungRonald Belford ScottMalcolm Mitchell Young Harry VandaGeorge YoungVanda & Young AC/DC (Performer)
9
School Days
Chuck Berry Chuck Berry Harry VandaGeorge Young AC/DC (Performer)

Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 11 contributors

AM
Angus McKinnon Young
Writer
On this album8 written
AY
Angus Young
Writer
On this album8 written
MM
Malcolm Mitchell Young
Writer
On this album8 written
MY
Malcolm Young
Writer
On this album8 written
BS
Bon Scott
Writer
On this album7 written
RB
Ronald Belford Scott
Writer
On this album7 written
CB
Chuck Berry
Writer
On this album1 written
GY
George Young
Producer
On this album9 produced
HV
Harry Vanda
Producer
On this album9 produced
V&
Vanda & Young
Producer
On this album6 produced
A
AC/DC
Performer
On this albumGuest

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Frequently Asked Questions T.N.T.

When was T.N.T. released?
1 December 1975 through Albert Productions. It is the band’s second studio album, released only in Australia and New Zealand.
Who wrote T.N.T.?
Angus Young, Malcolm Young and Bon Scott share the credit across the original material, with one rock and roll cover credited to its author.
How did it chart?
Number 2 in Australia and number 35 in New Zealand.
Why do these songs appear on High Voltage?
The 1976 international High Voltage was assembled largely from this album, which is how most of T.N.T. reached listeners outside Australia.
Who produced it?
Harry Vanda and George Young at Albert Studios in Sydney.

Sources

Wikipedia: T.N.T. (album) Wikipedia: AC/DC discography Cover Art Archive: T.N.T. by AC/DC