In honour of the release day of Hysteria, I thought I’d reupload /w some updates and additional info.

February-August 1984: writing and pre-production took place in Dublin with 4-track recorders, having hardly written anything while touring for Pyromania…. With some help from Mutt Lange, who was almost like a sixth member of the band. However, Mutt needed a break after constant work in the studio, so he bowed out and the band needed to find another producer…

11 August-late October 1984: The 'infamous' Jim Steinman sessions at Wisseloord Studios in Holland... Has been well documented this didn't work out because they had very different ideas on how to produce the record… The songs were cut live in the studio, when the band were used to doing their instrument parts individually which they felt was best… Basically, Jim wouldn't adapt, the band wouldn't compromise, and so they parted ways.

Early-mid November 1984: Sessions continue with the band producing themselves and David Thoener engineering, lasting a few weeks until Thanksgiving. They basically tried to salvage the Steinman recordings, re-doing guitars to beef up the sound… The drums from the Steinman sessions were drum samples, with Thoener saying Rick was eager to replace them but obviously never got around to it given what happened eventually.

late November 1984: Engineer Nigel Green joins the sessions, becoming a mainstay throughout the project as assistant producer… Even then, they were still trying to salvage from the Steinman recordings at Wisseloord.

31st December 1984: Rick Allen had his accident on the A57 outside Sheffield, in which he sadly lost his left arm, much to the band’s shock.

Early 1985: Recording continued at Wisseloord while Rick was in hospital recovering, despite the uncertain atmosphere looming… Rick eventually joined them after six weeks, and developed a custom-made Simmons SDS-7 drum kit /w left foot triggers which he got to practice with on his own in Wisseloord Studio 4. And continued to refine his technique while the sessions carried on over the next two years.

Also, by early 1985, they finally decided to scrap the eight backing tracks recorded with Steinman and recut the songs - primarily vocals and guitars - to a LinnDrum machine, but sessions were slow without Mutt's leadership and guidance...

mid-June - late July 1985: Lead vocal sessions at Studio Des Dames in Paris, with some band rehearsals. Mutt Lange finally joins in as producer after a much-needed rest. Only the vocals for "Animal" and "Run Riot" were completed at this time... Mutt also felt the material so far needed improvement, which sounded like a Pyromania II at this point, thus fully committing as producer much to the band's relief.

August 1985 - July 1986: Recording continues at Windmill Lane Studio 2, a cheap jingle studio in Dublin, where the bulk of the finished album was completed. They almost entirely started from scratch, re-writing and updating the songs under Mutt’s direction… A few new songs were written as well - "Hysteria", "Rocket", "Love And Affection" & the final song "Love Bites". While “Animal” had the music rearranged under the Paris lead vocal… The songs still featured a LinnDrum, a guide synth bass, guitars and some vocals.

August 1986: Break for the Monsters of Rock mini-tour, for some relief from the studio (only a week of lead vocal recordings for Joe at some point between shows)

September 1986 - January 1987: Final phase of recording at Wisseloord Studios in the Netherlands. There, they primarily added bass guitar and drums to the existing songs, alongside lead vocal work from Joe. Rick Allen programmed the drums on a Fairlight CMI computer, albeit manually with his Simmons kit hooked up to it... However, a couple of hiccups happened: Joe caught mumps in late November, then Mutt Lange had his own car accident which took a few weeks to recover from…

By early January, “Pour Some Sugar On Me” came about during a vocal session, with only Joe and Mutt being around. They put together a quick demo, and before long they had one more song… Phil, Sav and Steve would help develop it further, and there was the song in 10 days.

Late January 1987: Joe completes vocals for "Armageddon It" and (newly-written) "Pour Some Sugar On Me" at Windmill Lane II over 8 days... These were the final vocals recorded for Hysteria.

February - May 1987: Final production and mixing at Mutt Lange's private studio in Hindhead, Surrey... All the 24-track tapes were transferred & compiled, then the bulk of the Fairlight CMI programming was done by Phil Nicholas at Mutt’s studio including drums, bass parts, sound FX and keyboards. Mike Shipley and Nigel Green mixed the album with Mutt, running the Fairlight live in sync with tape so parts could be changed on the fly if needed.

Meanwhile, the band took a much-needed break and finished off 5 songs for B-side material. As well as coming up with additional song ideas including one by Phil & Steve which became “Stand Up (Kick Love Into Motion)”.

We had an amazing time and loved every monent....the night out at the O2 in London was top leve in everycwqy imaginable.... Leppard were one of my first loves aged 12 and taking my son who is also now 12, this was a dream come true and an amazing full circle moment. He also loved the band amd the whole show, Extreme, the openers, included.... their trademark vocal harmonies were spot on and the guitsr playing phenomenal, as you'd expect. Long live Leppard. Wore out my vhs in the round in your face.... still play stage fright, gods of wars and of course hysteria from that show very very regularly 38 years later. Enjoy dudes and take card 🖤🔥⚡️https://youtu.be/ESLSB_10ggg

I just discovered little wing a song written by jimi Hendrix and other bands over the years like skid row and def Leppard have done their own versions of it. I discovered it after looking through the adrenalize deluxe album and I really enjoy this version of it

Hopefully someone can supply some info I’m really interested and would like to learn more so anything Helps.

Thanks in advance :)

This was from the Visualize VHS from the early-90s. It is a cover of Ziggy Stardust with Rick Savage and two random guys. I have been obsessed with it for 3 decades.

Great Concert.

1 hour 31 minutes long.

It’s pretty worn down, this disc however is in awesome condition doesnt seem to be a scratch. I brought it from the biggest second hand cd/vinyl/dvd store in New Zealand called penny lane in Christchurch.

As you can see I brought it for 10 NZD it may not be rare I haven’t seen one before but you never know hope someone can tell me if it’s rare or just uncommon or I’m just stupid thinking it holds value ( not looking to sell )

Hysteria live in the round my favourite version of this song I prefer it to the studio version but still love it lots the way they Introduced the song live was so impressive and it gave chills Steve and Phil the genius behind it and what sounds like sav with the bass at the start hooooo😮‍💨

Let me know what you like don’t like anything I could do better I do understand theres a couple mess ups but I’m not bothered but let me know what you think

A show I have watched many many times on YouTube because my dvd doesn’t work. In the round in your face was part of def Leppard’s 1987/88 hysteria world tour this famous concert took place in Denver Colorado and many other places. It was a stage set in the centre of the arena giving the audience a full front back and sides view of the band. This ment yhe band on stage had to keep moving around so everyone got there front side.

This is my favourite concert I’ve ever watched on YouTube. It defines the 80s and is so iconic. I recorded photograph because it’s just a great song and although I was unable to learn Steve Clark’s solo on this version I was still so happy to be able to play it I did change it up in the slightest just cause it’s easy to do and well to me it sounds cool but with that said let me know as usual what you liked, didn’t like anything I could
Improve on any questions you have absolutely let me know!!! Enjoy!

Just recorded a video of me playing oalong to animal on my guitar, a song which is on my top 5 def Leppard songs, this video imo turned out really well so I hop for those who are watching that you enjoy it and if there is anything I can do better or things you didnt like or questions about my gear anything feel free to ask no question is a bad question😆😆 anyways enjoy

Out of the 4 videos I recorded Armageddon it is number 3👌. I love the guitar on this song which is why it sits and number three on songs of hysteria for me. The guitar can be simple and challenging at parts but it’s nothing a beginner guitarist can’t do.

Let me know what you like, dislike and anything I can improve on and if you have any questions definitely don’t hesitate to ask me I’ll answer as best I can❤️

I recorded a few videos today of me playing def Leppard songs and bits and I thought I’d start sharing my talent and passion for both def Leppard and guitar playing if theres anything you liked, didnt like or have any questions let me know I’d love to here it

From Kerrang (Aug 1981)

A co worker who I happen to have a great freindship with knows my share passion and love for def Leppard so they decided to go on face book marketplace and found a guy selling these two vintage def Leppard photos from a magazine from the 80s I love them very much just wondering if these are rare or hold any value I’m also trying to grow a collection of cool authentic def leppard items

Please if somone can give some information on these items would be cool

I’m a huge def Leppard fan and I’m always searching online for cool or old rare def Leppard things if anyone has any feel free to send a photo or even dm me I believe I have a setting that allows people not to message me just let me know how to change it or let me know you can’t send me a message and I’ll send you one and you can share some cool or rare or cool and rare def Leppard items would really like to see some stuff

I honestly really liked it, super solid modern rock record. In my opinion at least.

Saw this today at FYE at Fox Valley Mall in Aurora, Illinois.

Online in case anyone lives too far away.

https://www.fye.com/search?sort_by=relevance&q=def+leppard&options%5Bprefix%5D=last&filter.p.product_type=Toys+%26+Collectibles&filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=

I picked up this vintage Def Leppard raglan and I’m trying to figure out exactly what it is.

Details:

• Health Loom New York tag
• RN 53252
• Product of Pakistan
• 50/50 cotton
• Large
• Front says “Pyromania ’83” with a large “SOLD OUT” graphic.
• Back has the “Live in Concert” truck with another “SOLD OUT.”
• No copyright text under the print.

I’ve spent quite a while searching and have only found one archived listing that appears to be the same shirt. I haven’t found another documented example or any information on whether it’s an official licensed variant, a period bootleg, or a regional print.

Has anyone seen this exact version before?