Def Leppard: Hysteria

Hysteria was British rock band Def Leppard’s fourth studio album and their best-selling record with over 20 million copies sold worldwide. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart and produced seven hit singles.

Like the band’s previous release, Pyromania, Hysteria was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange. 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.

Hysteria was certified 12× platinum and currently stands as the 51st best selling album of all time in the US, having spent 96 weeks in the top 40.

Regarding the mastering and pressing of this original release, it followed suit with their 1983 release Pyromania. It is sonically bland, contains little dynamic range, and offers little by way of detail. It is a made for digital record.

Like Pyromania, unless you’re an avid Def Leppard fan or an avid vinyl collector, this record may be best appreciated as a recent vinyl reissue or high resolution download. 💸

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