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Pink USM, UMC & Virgin are proud to bring you news of the next release from the mighty Def Leppard.
The first in four volumes of the band’s complete recorded output comes in limited edition 180 gram heavyweight vinyl and
featuring 6 albums across 8 x LP.
They contain all the recordings from Def Leppard in the 80’s with reproductions of the original packaging on both formats with the added bonus of a replica 7” of the band’s original independent EP.
The albums were re-mastered by Ronan McHugh and Joe Elliott at Joe’s Garage, and cut by Greg Moore.
Housed in rigid boxes the sets also contain a hard backed book with rare photos by Ross Halfin and notes by Classic Rock’s Paul Elliott.
Band members Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Rick Allen and Phil Collen have also contributed introductions to the set.
LP1 – On Through The Night
Def Leppard’s debut album was released in 1980 and immediately put the rock world on notice that the band were destined for big
things, with the album charting at no 15 in the U.K. and 51 in the U.S.. Produced by Tom Allom it featured many of the bands live favourites
and some updated versions of early singles. The album achieved platinum status in 1989.
The version included here is the rare Australian gatefold sleeve version.
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LP2 – High And Dry
Released in 1981, High And Dry was Def Leppard’s second album and the first produced by Robert ‘Mutt’ Lange. It reached 26 in the U.K.
charts and 38 in the U.S.
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LP3 – Pyromania
The album that launched the band into rock legends was released in 1983; it was the first to feature Phil Collen who had replaced Pete
Willis. It contains the hits Photograph and Rock! Rock! (Till You Drop), both huge singles all over the world. It reached no. 2 in the U.S. charts
and certified Platinum, and put the band into arenas all over the world
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LP4+5 – Hysteria
The fourth studio album by Def Leppard was released in 1987, and is the band’s best-selling record – to date has sold over 25 million copies
worldwide. It was no 1 in the U.K., U.S. and Australia. Produced by Mutt Lange the album took over 3 years to make featuring 7 singles in
all, and has been nicknamed the Heavy Metal Thriller! Lasting 62 and half minutes, the album was, at the time, one of the longest albums
LP6+7– Live At The LA Forum 1983
Originally released as bonus disc on the deluxe version of Pyromania this is the first ever vinyl version of the complete show, which has the
band firing on all cylinders. It was also the first official live recording the band released.
This 2LP version comes with a new sleeve and inner bags.
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Side B
1. Tear It Down
2. I Wanna Be Your Hero
3. Ride Into The Sun
4. Ring Of Fire
5. Release Me
This specially compiled album by Joe Elliott contains rare B-sides and recordings from the Def Leppard’s early years all a new
commissioned sleeve
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7” – Original EP
Side A
1. Ride Into The Sun
2. Getcha Rocks Off
Side B
1. The Overture
Replica 7” of the band’s original independent EP.