Music Executive Fifa Riccobono spent much of her career leading Albert Productions and fostering bands like AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels. Today Fifa shares stories and speaks of the vinyl records that helped fuel Albert Productions rise to become the most powerful and beloved independent record label in Australian history.
Topics include:
Fifa sees the pictures of Bon Scott’s handwriting
What was the state of Albert Productions when you joined?
Vanda & Young’s partnership with Ted Albert
John Paul Young recording ‘Pasadena’
Did George & Harry have aspirations to make their own music? Flash in the Pan
Different album versions for international releases
How involved was Albert in international variations?
The brand of AC/DC
Malcolm and Angus joining the Albert’s artist roster
George and Harry’s involvement in AC/DC personnel changes
The impact of the phone number in the song Dirty Deeds
Why were those ‘Blue Roo’s on 1st vinyl issues?
Albert Productions test pressings
AC/DC New Zealand ‘Music World’ label releases
Were any Albert Productions records exported?
Common and rare singles
AC/DC transitioning from a singles band to an ‘album-focused’ band
The variation of the AC/DC band lineup
The story of AC/DC ‘Live at Atlantic Studios’
‘If You Want Blood’ live album
The story of “12 of The Best”
Rare, censored and deleted titles going up in value
Fifa’s personal collectable records
The state of the Alberts master tapes and archive
Saving the Vanda and Young demo tapes
Promotional records for pre-release
The year of 1980 – AC/DC and the turnaround of Back in Black
The purposeful packaging of Back in Black
Original plans for the ‘Highway to Hell’ followup
The minimal number of Albert picture sleeves for singles
Any recalled or low number records
Discussion of the band Cheetah
What bands did you want to get on Alberts that didn’t work out?
The evolution of the Albert Productions record label colours
The final days of the Alberts studio in Sydney
What Alberts release did Fifa have the most anguish over
Does AC/DC album artwork still exist?
Original ‘High Voltage’ changes label credits
Misprint on early ‘TNT’ album sleeves
Interview wrap up
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If you like records, just starting a collection or are an uber-nerd with a house-full of vinyl, this is the podcast for you. Nate Goyer is The Vinyl Guide and discusses all things music and record-related.