Rise up, gather ’round… because Def Leppard’s iconic Pyromania album has a new 40th anniversary box set release!
This commemorative edition features unheard demos (including the unreleased track “No You Can’t Do That”) and live material, and will be available in several configurations: black 2LP, colored 2LP, half-speed Mastered 1LP, 2CD, and a deluxe 4CD package.
There are also digital streaming and download options.
More information about the release is below, but if you want to order your copy now, here are quick shopping links:
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Deluxe 2 CD (Amazon)
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Half-Speed LP (Amazon)
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Deluxe Digital/MP3 (Amazon Music)
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Super Deluxe Digital/MP3 (Amazon Music)
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Deluxe (Apple Music)
- Pyromania (40th Anniversary) – Super Deluxe (Apple Music)
“Photograph – Rough Mix Version (Unfinished Vocal)” was promoted as the release’s “first single” and is available on streaming platforms (Amazon Music / Apple Music). You can also listen to the “Photograph – Rough Mix Version” track right here:
PYROMANIA 40TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET
Def Leppard’s announcement about this new Pyromania release included the following information:
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.
A promotional video for the Pyromania 40th Anniversary box set was also released:
Additional Pyromania 40th anniversary bundles/configurations are available at Def Leppard’s store.
Tracklist for the Deluxe 2-CD set:
Disc One
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
1. Rock Rock (Til You Drop) – Rough Mix Version
2. Photograph – Rough Mix Version (Unfinished Vocal)
3. Stagefright – Rough Mix Version
4. Too Late for Love – Rough Mix Version
5. Die Hard the Hunter – Rough Mix Version
6. Foolin’ – Rough Mix Version
7. Rock Of Ages – Rough Mix Version
8. Comin’ Under Fire – Rough Mix Version
9. Action! Not Words – Rough Mix Version (Chorus Only)
10. Billy’s Got a Gun – Rough Mix Version
11. No You Can’t Do That – Demo
12. Rock! Rock!! (Til You Drop) – The Forum 1983
13. Billy’s Got a Gun – The Forum 1983
14. Photograph – The Forum 1983
15. Rock Of Ages – The Forum 1983
MORE ‘PYROMANIA’
- Read an in-depth look back at Def Leppard’s original Pyromania release here.
- If you REALLY want to indulge in much more Def Leppard, check out this must-read book featuring extensive, in-depth analysis of the band’s studio album and single releases, never-before-told stories ‘from the inside,’ never-before-seen photos, tribute chapters spotlighting Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, and Mutt Lange, and so much more!
