AC/DC - Australia Post Responds To Backlash Over Alleged Stamp Error
July 26, 2018, 5 years ago
Australia Post has responded to the backlash it has faced since releasing a pack of AC/DC-themed stamps which featured some American editions of the band’s album covers.
The $23 ‘AC/DC Stamp Pack’, released in honour of the band’s 45th anniversary, features 20 stamps with images of “the band’s most successful albums”, Australia Post said on its website. However, AC/DC fans were quick to point out that the stamp pack features some US versions of the album covers, instead of the Australian versions.
The original American High Voltage and Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap covers are featured, as well as AC/DC’s ’74 Jailbreak EP, which was never released in Australia.
“I think they should be called un-Australian Post… this is absolutely disgraceful,” said Triple M‘s Wil Anderson in response to the apparent mix-up.
In a statement to Music Feeds, an Australia Post spokesperson said the stamp collection actually “reflects the biggest selling AC/DC albums worldwide”, which is why those covers make an appearance.
“We’re thrilled to showcase this terrific achievement with AC/DC,” they said.
Read more at Music Feeds.
To purchase the stamps go to Australia Post at this location.
Below are the two versions of the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap cover artwork, American market version on the left, Australian market version on the right.
