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Aug 3, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day August 3 1987 – Def Leppard Released Their Fourth Album Hysteria.

On this day August 3 1987, Hysteria by Def Leppard was released, becoming one of the most successful rock albums of the decade and a defining moment in 1980s music. As the band’s fourth studio album, Hysteria represented a creative and technical milestone, blending hard rock with radio friendly hooks and state of the art production.

The album was the result of a long and difficult recording process, including delays...

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