Def Leppard Celebrates 40th Anniversary of ‘Pyromania’ with Anniversary Edition
Def Leppard is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1983 album, “Pyromania” is a special deluxe expanded edition, released today (April 26).
This deluxe edition has been prepared in conjunction with lead singer Joe Elliott who has acted as executive producer. t and Ronan McHugh with mastering by Andy Pearce.
This deluxe set comes with 4-CD’s consisting of the original album, a whole disc of unheard demos recently re-discovered by Joe Elliott while combing through the vaults, an unreleased demo “No You Can’t Do That” and two defining live shows from the era – from the LA Forum (USA) and Westfalen Halle in Dortmund (Germany).
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.
The album also appears as a Half Speed Master for the first time.
The book contains the history of the album written by Mojo and Classic Rock writer Paul Elliott (who has conducted new interviews with band members), as well as rare and unseen photos by noted photographer, and long-time band collaborator, Ross Halfin.
Creating the anniversary edition, Elliott says, was “A labour of love and I loved every minute of it !”
“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 !!” he said.
Phil Collen says, “Pyromania is a really special album for obvious reasons. 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.”
Rick Savage says, “Right from the very early days we had a specific idea of how we wanted to sound. A massive wall of guitars and drums supporting huge vocals and melodies. That vision came to fruition with the making of Pyromania. Even now it still has that special quality that made it such a ground-breaking record. It’s a testament to the songs that they remain the fans’ favourites and true cornerstones of any Leppard show. 40 years?? It doesn’t even seem like 40 days. “
“Pyromania”, the anniversary edition, is available on 4-CD / Blu Ray Box, 1LP Half Speed Master, 2LP Black Vinyl, 2LP Coloured Vinyl (D2C Exclusive), 2CD and digitally. Shop HERE.
The 4-CD / Blu Ray Box tracklisting is as below
CD One: Album Re-Mastered
Rock Rock (Til You Drop)
Photograph
Stagefright
Too Late for Love
Die Hard the Hunter
Foolin’
Rock Of Ages
Comin’ Under Fire
Action! Not Words
Billy’s Got a Gun
CD Two: Rarities
No You Can’t Do That – Out-Take
Untitled 1 – Demo
Untitled 2 – Demo
Untitled 3 – Demo
Untitled 4 – Demo
Untitled 5 – Demo
Untitled 6 – Demo
Rock Rock (Til You Drop) – Demo
Too Late for Love – Demo
Comin’ Under Fire – Demo
Billy’s Got a Gun – Demo
No You Can’t Do That – Demo
Rock Rock (Til You Drop) – Rough Mix Version
Photograph – Rough Mix Version (Unfinished Vocal)
Stagefright – Rough Mix Version
Too Late for Love – Rough Mix Version
Die Hard the Hunter – Rough Mix Version
Foolin’ – Rough Mix Version
Rock Of Ages – Rough Mix Version
Comin’ Under Fire – Rough Mix Version
Action! Not Words – Rough Mix Version (Chorus Only)
Billy’s Got a Gun – Rough Mix Version
CD Three: Live Westfalen Halle, Dortmund, Germany / 18th December 1983
Rock Rock (Til You Drop)
Billy’s Got a Gun
Foolin’
Rock of Ages
Let It Go
Wasted
CD Four: Live at the LA Forum / 11th September 1983
Rock Rock (Til You Drop)
Rock Brigade
High And Dry (Saturday Night)
Another Hit and Run
Billy’s Got a Gun
Mirror Mirror (Look into My Eyes)
Foolin’
Photograph
Rock Of Ages
Bringing Back the Heartache
Switch 625
Let It Go
Wasted
Stage Fright
Travellin’ Band
Blu Ray: Atmos / 5.1 / New Stereo / Instrumental
Rock Rock (Til You Drop)
Photograph
Stagefright
Too Late for Love
Die Hard the Hunter
Foolin’
Rock Of Ages
Comin’ Under Fire
Action! Not Words
Billy’s Got a Gun
Videos
Photograph – Official Video
Rock Of Ages – Official Video
Foolin’ – Official Video
Too Late for Love – Official Video / Supersonic (Historia)
Rock Rock (Til You Drop) – Official Video / Japanese Show (Historia)
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