Thursday June 17, 8:02 am Eastern Time

Company Press Release

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.