Jailbreak (AC/DC song) the band simply playing on a stage, was also filmed which is available in the "Backtracks" box set. Jailbreak (AC/DC song) "Jailbreak" is a song by Australian hard rock band AC/DC. It is the ninth and final track of their third Australian album "Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap", released in September 1976. The song was not released in North America until 1984. It was written by Angus Young, Malcolm Young, and Bon Scott. It was first released as a single in Australia and the UK in mid-1976, with the non-album track "Fling Thing" as its B-side. The single was re-issued
Angus Young he would begin using in 1977, was also used as a compressor and a booster in his signal to "fatten up" his tone. Ever since adding it to his rig, it was used on several albums in the studio for chosen rhythm guitar tracks and all lead guitar tracks. Beginning with "Rock or Bust", due to the discontinuation of the Schaffer system, Young began using a replica of the unit's preamp with a commercial wireless unit. Contrary to popular belief, Angus and Malcolm have both stated in guitar enthusiast magazine interviews that very little pre-gain, if any, is used on