Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Def Leppard's debut humbly moved from #118 up to #113 on the Billboard chart this week in 1980. It would go on to peak at #51 and of course, eventually certify Platinum once later albums made the Sheffield rockers into superstars.
Thanks to Chris at Days of Rock & Roll for having me on to talk about the early Lep days:
youtube.com/watch?v=HmakqhTYjYM
And thanks to Neil at @defleppod6090 for having me on to discuss the Def Leppard albums that appeared in the hallowed 8-Track format.
Order my books: amazon.com/stores/Tim-Durling/author/B0CR8Q3G8B?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=188a4c0a-3c47-4598-8284-2efcf2c9f2ff
TVC merch: teepublic.com/user/timsvinylconfessions
Def Leppard's debut humbly moved from #118 up to #113 on the Billboard chart this week in 1980. It would go on to peak at #51 and of course, eventually certify Platinum once later albums made the Sheffield rockers into superstars.
Thanks to Chris at Days of Rock & Roll for having me on to talk about the early Lep days:
youtube.com/watch?v=HmakqhTYjYM
And thanks to Neil at @defleppod6090 for having me on to discuss the Def Leppard albums that appeared in the hallowed 8-Track format.
Order my books: amazon.com/stores/Tim-Durling/author/B0CR8Q3G8B?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=188a4c0a-3c47-4598-8284-2efcf2c9f2ff
TVC merch: teepublic.com/user/timsvinylconfessions
