Bringin’ On the Heartbreak

~ Recording by Def Leppard

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • GB1981-07-11
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)6359 045
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardHigh ’n’ Dry (Columbia House edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1981-07-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)MCR4 1-4021
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1981-07-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)MCR-4-1-4021
1.11Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1981-07-11
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)MC-8-1-4021
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)6359 045
1.2Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardPhotographDef LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-02-03
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VER 5
1.2Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardPhotograph (pop-up sleeve)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-02-03
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VERP 5
1.2Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardPhotograph (gatefold wallet sleeve)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1984-02-17
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VERG 9
1.2Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardPhotographDef LeppardSingle
  • GB1984-02-17
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VER 9
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)818 836-2 Y-1
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • CA1984-12-31
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)818 836-2
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
PolyGram818 836-4 M-1
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)818 836-2 Y-1
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ Dry (made in West Germany)Def LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)818 836-2 Y-1
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)818 836-2 Y-1, D-143601
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1988-03-05
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)32PD-446
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1988-11-25
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)28PD-524
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardDef Leppard 4Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1989-11-26
Phonogram838606-2
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)818 836-2
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardDef Leppard 4Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1991-06-15
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-3401, PHCR-3402, PHCR-3403, PHCR-3404
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1991-11-05
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PHCR-6005
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1992-09-10
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 512 356-2
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1994-01-26
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PHCR-4193
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1995-10-13
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-3035
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995 (limited edition)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1995-10-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-5002, PHCR-5003
2.8Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1995-10-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 656-1
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980-1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1995-10-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 656-2, 528 657-2
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980-1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 656-2, 528 657-2
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE1995-10-23
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528-656-2
1.15Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980-1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • CA1995-10-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 528 718-2
1.15Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-10-31
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 528 718-2
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:36Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 657-2
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995 (PMDC FRANCE)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)528 657-2
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP1998-05-27
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-94011
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2003-11-21
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)UICY-2426
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)SSTARCD 6822
1.17Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2004-11-09
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 851-1
1.17Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardBest Of (Deluxe Edition)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-11-10
Universal International (Japanese label; release must say “制作:Universal International” AND have no logos other than “Universal Music”)UICR-9003, UICR-9004
1.17Bringin' On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-11-10
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)UICR-1035
1.84Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def Leppard100 Hits The House of the Rising SunVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1399 MP3
1.17Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
1.17Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 851-2
1.17Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986851-1
1.16Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-05-17
B0004647-02
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2005-05-17
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B000464702
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)0602498293560
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon RiffolaSSTARCD 6987
1.8Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:36Def LeppardThe Ballad AlbumDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2008-04-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93451
1.16Bringin' on the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980-1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2008-06-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-90901
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2011-12-21
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-25115
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ Dry (Mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2018-01-19
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Universal UMC
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995) (Mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
1.16Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
6.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (remix)4:33Def LeppardCD Collection, Volume OneDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2018-06-01
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)UICY-78594
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardCD Collection, Volume OneDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2018-06-01
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)UICY-78594
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:33Def LeppardThe Collection: Volume OneDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-06-01
  • US2018-06-01
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Universal UMC5777358, 5777366, 5777367, 5777368, 5777369, 5777370, 5777371
2.8Bringin’ on the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-06-15
Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)B0028448-01
2.8Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-06-15
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)6738662
2.8Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995) (HMV Vinyl Week exclusive transparent vinyl)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2018-06-16
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6738665
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def Leppard (deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-11-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6791033
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def LeppardDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-11-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def Leppard (deluxe)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • CA2018-11-30
  • US2018-11-30
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:32Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def Leppard (deluxe)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.20Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:31Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best Of Def LeppardDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def LeppardDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2018-12-05
Bludgeon Riffola, UMC (related to United Musix Corporation do Brasil Ltda.; NOT related to Universal Music)UICY-15798, UICY-15799
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ Dry (remastered)Def LeppardAlbum
Universal UMC
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • US2020-03-20
Bludgeon Riffola Ltd., Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0031474-02
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • XE2020-03-20
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)7779319
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardThe Early Years 79–81Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2020-03-20
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)UICY-79064, UICY-79065, UICY-79066, UICY-79067, UICY-79068
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardThe Early Years 79–81Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2020-03-20
  • GB2020-03-20
  • US2020-03-20
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)6731408
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardThe Early Years 79–81Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
UMC (related to United Musix Corporation do Brasil Ltda.; NOT related to Universal Music), Universal UMC
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2023-10-25
Universal Music Catalogue (since early 2000s, alt name UMC used since ca. 2016; defunct since early 2023, renamed into Universal Music Recordings, don’t use it for later 2023 releases)UICY-80344
2.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def Leppard (tour edition)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2023-10-25
Bludgeon Riffola, Universal UMCUICY-80341, UICY-80342
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbumMercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)818 836-2 Y-1
1.4Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardHigh ’n’ DryDef LeppardAlbumMercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)314 512 356-2
Bootleg
1.8Bringin’ On the Heartbreak?:??Def LeppardThe Ballad AlbumDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Komodo ReleasesCDKOM001
2.18Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1/2
2.18Bringin’ On the Heartbreak4:34Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1, 20378-2

Relationships

assistant engineer:Nigel Green (engineer)
engineer and mixer:Mike Shipley
producer:Robert John “Mutt” Lange
bass guitar:Rick Savage (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
drums (drum set):Rick Allen (UK drummer for Def Leppard) (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
guitar [lead guitar]:Steve Clark (Def Leppard guitarist) (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
Pete Willis (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
lead vocals:Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard) (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
performer:Def Leppard (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
recorded at:Battery Studios (London, owned by Zomba group) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)
has remixes:Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (1984 remix)
edits:Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (single edit) (single edit)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/7iEVmnzJr1V7duYKPWplzp [info]
recording of:Bringin’ On the Heartbreak (from 1981-03 until 1981-06)

Bringin’ On the Heartbreak

writer:Steve Clark (Def Leppard guitarist)
Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard)
Pete Willis
publisher:Marksmen Music (ended)
Def-Lepp-Music
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Primary Wave Elliott
Primary Wave Music Publishing
Primary Wave Savage
sub-publisher:Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label)