The rough mix gives fans some insight into the recording and evolution of the project’s lead single, which went on to deliver the band’s commercial breakthrough in several regions, including a Top 5 showing in their native UK, and topping the US Mainstream Rock charts alongside a Top 15 position on the US Billboard Hot 100.
“Right from the very early days we had a specific idea of how we wanted to sound,” says bassist Rick Savage. “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.”
The 40th anniversary set – produced by Elliott and Ronan McHugh, with mastering by Andy Pearce – features a remastered version of “Pyromania”; a disc of unheard demos recently re-discovered by the singer 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.
Due April 26, the 2024 package is being released as a series of new expanded and limited-edition formats.
Check out the rough mix and the final version of “Photograph” below.
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See also:
Def Leppard stream 2022 Whisky A Go Go performance of Hysteria classic
Def Leppard announce Pyromania 40th anniversary box set
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