AC/DC's 'Back in Black' album is among the pack of new titles entering the Grammy Hall of Fame this year. The band's classic 1980 disc joins more than 900 recordings that make up the Grammy Hall's collection.

This marks the 40th year of the Grammy Hall, and Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow says, "It's especially important to note that these entries continue the tradition of including a wide variety of recordings that have inspired and influenced both fans and music makers for generations. Memorable for being both culturally and historically significant, we are proud to add them to our growing catalog of outstanding recordings that have become apart of our musical, social and cultural history."

The addition of AC/DC's 'Back in Black' in the Grammy Hall of Fame partly makes up for the band being overlooked at the Grammy Awards over the years. AC/DC have received seven Grammy nominations, but only have one Grammy statue -- Best Hard Rock Performance for 'War Machine' in 2010 -- to their credit.

It is also significant as 'Back in Black' is one of the very few hard rock albums ever to be inducted. There is the qualification that a recording must be at least 25 years old.

'Back in Black' is one of 27 new recordings chosen this year, entering alongside such major acts as Paul McCartney & Wings, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, and Whitney Houston. To find out more about the Grammy Hall of Fame, check here.

More From KZCD-FM