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Def Leppard Euphoria Scans Over 98,000 Units First Week -- Record 
Debuts At No.11 on Album Charts -- The Single "Promises" No. 1 At Rock
Radio

NEW YORK--(ENTERTAINMENT WIRE)--June 17, 1999--June 8 saw the 
release of Def Leppard's new studio album Euphoria, landing them a no. 1
record on the rock charts with the first single ``Promises.'' This single
reunited the band with the legendary Mutt Lange (producer of their multi-
platinum albums Hysteria and Pyromania) who co-wrote the track. The long
awaited release entered the LP charts at no. 11 and scanned over 98,000
units its first week of release. They are also still the no.2 most
requested ``Behind The Music'' special on VH-1. 

Euphoria features 13 tracks that embrace the melodies and irresistible
hooks that drove Def Leppard to the top of the charts throughout the 80's
and into the '90s. Produced by Pete Woodroffe and the band, Euphoria comes
at a time when the demand for Def Leppard's trademark pop anthems is at
its highest in recent years. The group was recently honored by the RIAA
with a Diamond Award, recognizing Hysteria's sales of over 12 million,
bringing their total career sales to an astounding 43 million. In fact,
current sales of their greatest hits album, Vault, have landed the band in
the Top 10 of Billboard's Top Catalogue Albums chart, making it apparent
that a significant segment of the record-buying public still clamors for
the feel-good pop/rock the band is best known for. 

Pegged by VH1 to be featured in one of the network's first run of ``Behind
The Music'' programs, the saga of Def Leppard's tragedies and triumphs has
been winning over viewers and revitalizing fans. The popularity of the
show is proof positive that their songs endure, and are a guilty pleasure
to even the most discriminating music lover. 

For additional information, please contact Lauren Murphy, Senior Vice
President of National Media & Artist Relations at (212) 333-8511 or Jolyn
Matsumuro, senior Director of Media & Artist Relations at (212) 288-5378. 


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------ Contact: 

     Lauren Murphy
     Senior Vice President
     of National Media & Artist Relations
     (212) 333-8511
                   OR
     Jolyn Matsumuro
     Senior Director
     of Media & Artist Relations
     (212) 288-5378

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