Def Leppard Release New Editions of Greatest Hits Album – Out 19 June 2026

Def Leppard, Britain’s greatest arena rock band, have announced the release of new editions of their iconic Greatest Hits album.

The newly mastered collection of the band’s biggest songs from their illustrious career will be available on 19 June 2026 via Sony Music.

The album is being released on 1LP vinyl in two formats:

Standard black vinyl
Special edition blood red marbled vinyl featuring exclusive 2026 tour edition artwork (tour exclusive)

Pre-order the new Greatest Hits editions here.

The collection brings together some of Def Leppard’s most globally revered recordings, including:

“Pour Some Sugar on Me”
“Hysteria”
“Photograph”
“Love Bites”
“Animal”
“Rock Of Ages”
“When Love and Hate Collide”
“Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”
“Foolin’”
“Armageddon It”

and many more.

This special release serves as both an accessible entry point for new listeners and a definitive collection for longtime fans looking to revisit the songs that cemented the band’s legacy.

2026 UK & Europe Tour

Def Leppard will tour the UK and Europe in June and July 2026 with special guests Extreme (unless noted). The run includes a headline show at the iconic The O2 London and the band’s first show in Paris, France for nearly 30 years.

Full tour dates and ticket information are available at www.defleppard.com.

FAQs – Def Leppard Greatest Hits New Editions 2026

When are the new Greatest Hits editions released? 19 June 2026 via Sony Music.

What formats are available? 1LP standard black vinyl and limited blood red marbled vinyl (tour exclusive) with exclusive 2026 artwork.

Which classic songs are included? The album features “Pour Some Sugar on Me”, “Hysteria”, “Photograph”, “Love Bites”, “Animal”, “Rock Of Ages”, “When Love and Hate Collide”, “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak”, “Foolin’”, “Armageddon It” and more.

When is the Def Leppard UK & Europe tour? June and July 2026 with special guests Extreme.

Where can I pre-order the new Greatest Hits album? Pre-orders are live now via official retailers and the band’s channels.

Is there a new Def Leppard single? Yes – the band recently released the new song “Rejoice”, available to stream now.

Rock News final word: Def Leppard continue to celebrate their incredible legacy with these stunning new editions of Greatest Hits. With iconic tracks on limited blood red vinyl and a huge UK/Europe tour on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be another massive year for one of rock’s all-time greats. Pre-order now and get ready for the summer shows.