Produced by Mutt Lange and launched with the lead single “Photograph”, the UK band’s third album delivered their commercial breakthrough with additional hits like “Rock Of Ages” and “Foolin’” as the project went on to achieve platinum sales across the globe – including 10 million copies in the US alone where it earned the rare Diamond certification status (something they would duplicate with 1987’s “Hysteria’”).
The 40th anniversary set - produced by singer Joe Elliott and Ronan McHugh, with mastering by Andy Pearce - features a remastered version of “Pyromania”; a disc of unheard demos recently re-discovered by Elliott while combing through the vaults; an unreleased demo "No You Can't Do That"; and, two defining live shows from the era including the LA Forum and Westfalen Halle in Dortmund, Germany.
This deluxe edition will be released in multiple formats, including 4-CD / Blu Ray Box, 1LP Half Speed Master (available for the first time), 2LP Black Vinyl, 2LP Coloured Vinyl (D2C Exclusive), 2CD and digitally, and a book of rare photos by Ross Halfin with new quotes from the band.
The Blu Ray contains an Atmos mix of the album (overseen by Giles Martin) as well as 5.1 / Stereo and instrumental mixes; also included are five promo videos from the time.
"A labour of love and I loved every minute of it !!,” says Elliott. “Rediscovering dusty old cassettes which were brilliantly restored by Ronan and finding the long lost unfinished "11th track" was a journey only few of us are lucky enough to take ... what a trip !!"
"’Pyromania’ is a really special album for obvious reasons,” adds guitarist Phil Collen. “It was the first time we all worked together with Mutt Lange, and I was able to play with my incredible friend Steve Clark - who was such a gifted and wonderful guitarist. I am incredibly proud of the album and what we collectively achieved."
Def Leppard will return to the road this summer for a North American tour with Journey and a variety of guests when the series launches in St. Louis, MO in July.
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