Description
Def Leppard – One Night Only: Live At The Leadmill 2023 – Double Grey Vinyl Records
Record Store Day April 20, 2024
Exclusive color vinyl edition
An Intimate 2023 hometown performance
Recorded live at The Leadmill, Sheffield on May 19, 2023.
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
“One Night Only: Live at The Leadmill 2023” is a remarkable live album and concert film from Def Leppard, capturing a rare, intimate performance by the legendary British rock band at The Leadmill—a beloved, independent venue in their hometown of Sheffield, England. Held on May 19, 2023, the show was part of an initiative supporting the Music Venue Trust, an organization dedicated to preserving the UK’s grassroots music scene. For a band known for packing stadiums and arenas worldwide, this event was both a symbolic and emotional homecoming. The Leadmill show offered fans a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness Def Leppard in a setting far more reminiscent of their early club days, adding a layer of nostalgia and significance that was felt by both the band and the audience.
The concert was a powerful gesture—both musically and culturally. As frontman Joe Elliott explained in interviews, this was more than a show; it was a chance to give back to the city and venues that played a vital role in their early career. Elliott, along with guitarist Phil Collen, bassist Rick Savage, drummer Rick Allen, and guitarist Vivian Campbell, brought an energetic, heartfelt performance to the stage that spanned multiple eras of their storied career. The setlist was carefully curated to reflect that journey, mixing classic hits with deeper cuts and newer material. Songs like “Let It Go,” “Too Late for Love,” “Mirror Mirror (Look Into My Eyes),” and “Wasted” offered longtime fans a taste of the band’s heavier early years, while newer tracks like “Fire It Up” and “Kick” showed that Def Leppard remains a creative force in the studio.
Of course, no Def Leppard show would be complete without arena-filling anthems like “Pour Some Sugar On Me,” “Hysteria,” and “Bringing On the Heartbreak,” which echoed powerfully even within the relatively tight walls of The Leadmill. The contrast between the band’s bombastic sound and the venue’s intimate setting gave the performance a raw, electric energy that’s often missing from more polished arena recordings. There was a sense of being invited into something special—more personal, more vulnerable, and more connected to the band’s origins.
The performance was officially released as “One Night Only: Live at The Leadmill 2023” in various formats, beginning with a limited-edition vinyl for Record Store Day on April 20, 2024. Only 6,000 copies were pressed, making it an instant collector’s item. Due to overwhelming demand, the album was later released on October 11, 2024, in multiple editions, including CD, DVD+CD, Blu-ray+CD, digital audio and video, and a limited edition 2LP set on translucent orange vinyl. The visual component captures not only the musical performance but the atmosphere of the night—sweaty, celebratory, and charged with hometown pride.
Critics and fans alike praised the release, noting how it captured the essence of what makes Def Leppard not just a stadium band, but a great live band—period. The performance was tight, passionate, and devoid of the overproduction that sometimes accompanies larger-scale concerts. It reminded listeners of the band’s hard rock roots and underscored their commitment to real musicianship, charisma, and audience connection. For many, it was also a poignant tribute to their decades-long journey from Sheffield club gigs to global superstardom.
Ultimately, One Night Only: Live at The Leadmill 2023 is more than a live album—it’s a celebration of legacy, locality, and the enduring power of live rock music. It showcases a band that has never lost touch with where they came from, and who, nearly five decades into their career, still have something vital and authentic to say onstage. For fans of Def Leppard and lovers of live rock in general, this release is both a time capsule and a statement of staying power.
Track Listing
Action 4:04
Fire It Up
Let It Go
Too Late For Love
Excitable
Mirror Mirror (Look Into My Eyes)
Slang
Kick
Bringin’ On The Heartbreak
Switch 625
Hysteria
Pour Some Sugar On Me
Wasted
