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DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCE PYROMANIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET FT. UNHEARD DEMOS AND LIVE SHOWS

DEF LEPPARD ANNOUNCE PYROMANIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET FT. UNHEARD DEMOS AND LIVE SHOWS

The 40th anniversary edition of Def Leppard’s iconic album ‘Pyromania,’ is out April 26th, along with a new official merchandise line to celebrate its place in rock and roll history.

Featuring global hits such as ‘Photograph’, ‘Rock Of Ages’ and ‘Foolin”, Def Leppard’s diamond-certified 1983 album is being released as a series of new expanded and limited-edition formats, produced by Joe Elliott and Ronan McHugh with mastering by Andy Pearce. Featuring unheard demos and live material.

Available on black 2LP, coloured 2LP, half-speed Mastered 1LP, 2CD, and a deluxe 4CD package featuring Blu-Ray Atmos Mix of the album and a book of rare photos by Ross Halfin with new quotes from the band. Also available for streaming and download.

PRE-ORDER NOW!  |  PRE-SAVE ALBUM!

DEF LEPPARD’S 40TH ANNIVERSARY RE-ISSUE OF PYROMANIA HAS BEEN EXPANDED AS A 4CD DELUXE PACKAGE CONTAINING UNHEARD DEMOS & LIVE SHOWS FROM THE ERA.

ORIGINALLY RELEASED IN 1983, THE ALBUM SOLD OVER 10 MILLION COPIES AND EARNED DEF LEPPARD A PRESTIGIOUS DIAMOND AWARD EARLY IN THEIR HISTORICAL CAREERS. PYROMANIA LAUNCHED THE BAND INTO ROCK LEGEND STATUS, FEATURING GLOBAL HIT SINGLES “PHOTOGRAPH” AND “ROCK! ROCK! (TILL YOU DROP)” AND “ROCK OF AGES.” IN TRIBUTE TO THIS MILESTONE, THIS DELUXE EDITION HAS BEEN EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY LEAD SINGER JOE ELLIOTT AND RONAN MCHUGH WITH MASTERING BY ANDY PEARCE.

THE PACKAGE EXPANSION INCLUDES A BLU-RAY CONTAINING AN ATMOS MIX OF THE ALBUM (OVERSEEN BY GILES MARTIN) AND A BOOK WITH RARE PHOTOS BY ROSS HALFIN AND NEW INTERVIEWS WITH BAND MEMBERS.

TRACKLIST

DISC ONE: ALBUM RE-MASTERED

  1. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP)
  2. PHOTOGRAPH
  3. STAGEFRIGHT
  4. TOO LATE FOR LOVE
  5. DIE HARD THE HUNTER
  6. FOOLIN’
  7. ROCK OF AGES
  8. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE
  9. ACTION! NOT WORDS
  10. BILLY’S GOT A GUN

DISC TWO: RARITIES

  1. NO YOU CAN’T DO THAT – OUT-TAKE
  2. UNTITLED 1 – DEMO
  3. UNTITLED 2 – DEMO
  4. UNTITLED 3 – DEMO
  5. UNTITLED 4 – DEMO
  6. UNTITLED 5 – DEMO
  7. UNTITLED 6 – DEMO
  8. ROCK ROCK TILL YOU DROP – DEMO
  9. TOO LATE FOR LOVE – DEMO
  10. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE – DEMO
  11. BILLY’S GOT A GUN – DEMO
  12. NO YOU CAN’T DO THAT – DEMO
  13. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP) – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  14. PHOTOGRAPH – ROUGH MIX VERSION (UNFINISHED VOCAL)
  15. STAGEFRIGHT – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  16. TOO LATE FOR LOVE – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  17. DIE HARD THE HUNTER – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  18. FOOLIN’ – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  19. ROCK OF AGES – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  20. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE – ROUGH MIX VERSION
  21. ACTION! NOT WORDS – ROUGH MIX VERSION (CHORUS ONLY)
  22. BILLY’S GOT A GUN – ROUGH MIX VERSION

DISC THREE: LIVE WESTFALEN HALLE, DORTMUND, GERMANY

  1. ROCK! ROCK! (TILL YOU DROP)
  2. BILLY’S GOT A GUN
  3. FOOLIN’
  4. ROCK OF AGES
  5. LET IT GO
  6. WASTED

DISC FOUR: LIVE AT THE LA FORUM

  1. ROCK! ROCK!! (TIL YOU DROP)
  2. ROCK BRIGADE
  3. HIGH AND DRY (SATURDAY NIGHT)
  4. ANOTHER HIT AND RUN
  5. BILLY’S GOT A GUN
  6. MIRROR MIRROR (LOOK INTO MY EYES)
  7. FOOLIN’
  8. PHOTOGRAPH
  9. ROCK OF AGES
  10. BRINGING BACK THE HEARTACHE
  11. SWITCH 625
  12. LET IT GO
  13. WASTED
  14. STAGE FRIGHT
  15. TRAVELLIN’ BAND

BLU RAY: ATMOS / 5.1 / NEW

  1. PYROMANIA – ATMOS MIX
  2. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP)
  3. PHOTOGRAPH
  4. STAGEFRIGHT
  5. TOO LATE FOR LOVE
  6. DIE HARD THE HUNTER
  7. FOOLIN’
  8. ROCK OF AGES
  9. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE
  10. ACTION! NOT WORDS
  11. BILLY’S GOT A GUN

PYROMANIA – 5.1 MIX

  1. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP)
  2. PHOTOGRAPH
  3. STAGEFRIGHT
  4. TOO LATE FOR LOVE
  5. DIE HARD THE HUNTER
  6. FOOLIN’
  7. ROCK OF AGES
  8. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE
  9. ACTION! NOT WORDS
  10. BILLY’S GOT A GUN

PYROMANIA – NEW STEREO MIX

  1. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP)
  2. PHOTOGRAPH
  3. STAGEFRIGHT
  4. TOO LATE FOR LOVE
  5. DIE HARD THE HUNTER
  6. FOOLIN’
  7. ROCK OF AGES
  8. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE
  9. ACTION! NOT WORDS
  10. BILLY’S GOT A GUN

PYROMANIA – INSTRUMENTAL

  1. ROCK ROCK (TIL YOU DROP)
  2. PHOTOGRAPH
  3. STAGEFRIGHT
  4. TOO LATE FOR LOVE
  5. DIE HARD THE HUNTER
  6. FOOLIN’
  7. ROCK OF AGES
  8. COMIN’ UNDER FIRE
  9. ACTION! NOT WORDS
  10. BILLY’S GOT A GUN

VIDEOS

  1. PHOTOGRAPH – OFFICIAL VIDEO
  2. ROCK OF AGES – OFFICIAL VIDEO
  3. FOOLIN’ – OFFICIAL VIDEO
  4. TOO LATE FOR LOVE – OFFICIAL VIDEO / SUPERSONIC (HISTORIA)
  5. ROCK! ROCK! (TILL YOU DROP) – OFFICIAL VIDEO / JAPANESE SHOW (HISTORIA)

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