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Def Leppard
[A-1096|2011-11-30]

Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England, U.K.
Wikipedia Discogs

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1976. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). They established themselves as part of the new wave of British heavy metal (NWOBHM) of the early 1980s. Their greatest commercial success came between the early 1980s and early 1990s. As one of the world's best-selling music artists, Def Leppard have sold more than 100 million records worldwide, and have two albums with RIAA diamond certification, making them one of only five rock bands with two original studio albums selling more than 10 million copies in the U.S.

Def Leppard
The Def Leppard E.P. [E.P.]
[R-6814]

?? January 1979

'The Def Leppard E.P.' is the debut E.P. by Def Leppard. It was recorded and self-produced by the band. It was limited to 1,000 copies hand assembled by vocalist Joe Elliot and his mother.

Def Leppard
On Through The Night [Album]
[R-4756]

14 March 1980

'On Through The Night' is the debut studio album by Def Leppard. It charted at No. 15 on the U.K. Albums Chart and No. 51 on the Billboard 200. The album was certified gold by the RIAA on 18 November 1983 and platinum on 9 May 1989.

Def Leppard
High 'n' Dry [Album]
[R-10299]

11 July 1981

'High 'n' Dry' is the second album by Def Leppard. It charted at No. 38 on the Billboard 200 and No. 26 on the U.K. Albums Chart.

Def Leppard
Pyromania [Album]
[R-4758]

20 January 1983

'Pyromania' is the third studio album by Def Leppard. The first album to feature guitarist Phil Collen who replaced founding member Pete Willis, it was produced by Robert John 'Mutt' Lange. The album was a shift away from the band's traditional heavy metal roots toward a more radio-friendly sound, finding massive mainstream success. It charted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, No. 4 on the Canadian RPM Album chart and No. 18 on the U.K. Albums Chart. Selling over ten million copies in the U.S., it has been certified diamond by the RIAA.

Def Leppard
Hysteria [Album]
[R-4755]

3 August 1987
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'Hysteria' is the fourth album by Def Leppard. The title of the album was conceived by drummer Rick Allen, referring to his 1984 car accident, the amputation of his arm, and the ensuing worldwide media coverage surrounding it. It is the last album to feature guitarist Steve Clark before his death in 1991, although songs co-written by him would appear on the band's next album, 'Adrenalize'. It is their best-selling album to date, selling over 20 million copies worldwide, including 12 million in the U.S., and spawning seven hit singles. The album charted at number one on both the Billboard 200 and the U.K. Albums Chart.

Def Leppard
Adrenalize [Album]
[R-10301]

31 March 1992

Various Artists
Last Action Hero (Music From The Original Motion Picture) [Selected Tracks (various artists album)]
[R-22187]

8 June 1993

Def Leppard
Slang [Album]
[R-10516]

14 May 1996

Def Leppard
Def Leppard [Album]
[R-15236]

30 October 2015

Def Leppard
The Early Years 79-81 [Compilation Boxed Set]
[R-18134]

20 March 2020

'The Early Years 79-81' is a box set by Def Leppard. The set includes remastered versions of the band's first two studio albums, plus songs from the band's 1979 E.P., a complete live concert recording from 1980, and a variety of B-sides, studio outtakes, and BBC Radio appearances from the band's formative period between 1979 and 1981.

Def Leppard
Diamond Star Halos [Album]
[R-20137]

27 May 2022

Def Leppard with The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Drastic Symphonies [Album]
[R-21000]

19 May 2023