Love Bites

~ Recording by Def Leppard

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • GB1987-08-03
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Bludgeon Riffola830-675-1, HYSLP 1
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • CA1987-08-03
Bludgeon Riffola830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (Mercury on spine)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1987-08-03
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (made in West Germany)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1987-08-03
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • CA1987-08-03
Bludgeon Riffola, Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)830 675-4
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1987-08-03
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:46Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • DE1987-08-17
Bludgeon Riffola, Phonogram830 675-2
1.4Love Bites5:46Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1987-08-25
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)32PD-259
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-1 Q-1
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)830 675-1
1.1Love Bites?:??Def LeppardLove BitesDef LeppardSingle
Bludgeon Riffola, Phonogram870 402-1, LEPX 5
1.1Love Bites5:50Def LeppardLove BitesDef LeppardSingle
Bludgeon Riffola, Phonogram870 402-2, LEPCD 5
1.1Love Bites?:??Def LeppardLove Bites (limited edition)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1988-07-04
Bludgeon Riffola870 494-7, LEPG 5
1.1Love Bites5:51Def LeppardLove BitesDef LeppardSingle
  • JP1988-11-25
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)10PD-4
1.1Love Bites5:46Def LeppardLove BitesDef LeppardSingle
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)870-402-7
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1989-01-25
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)28PD-551
4.4Love Bites?:??Def LeppardDef Leppard 4Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1989-11-26
Phonogram838606-2
4.4Love Bites?:??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
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1991-12-15
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)PHCR-1144
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (limited edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1993-05-11
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UDCD 580
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:46Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
5.12Love Bites5:50Def LeppardThe Ultimate Rock Collection: Gold and PlatinumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products8458-2, OPCD-2749A
1.3Love Bites?:??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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-11-10
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)UICR-1035
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 851-2
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986851-1
1.12Love Bites5:50Def LeppardLegends: Livin’ on a PrayerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music8461-2 RIAA-05
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-05-17
B0004647-02
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)0602498293560
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon RiffolaSSTARCD 6987
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • XE2006-10-16
  • GB2006-10-16
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)060249843047(7), 9843047
1.2Love Bites5:49Def LeppardThe Ballad AlbumDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2008-04-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93453
1.3Love Bites5:47Def 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
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2008-10-08
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-91100
1.4Love Bites5:44Def LeppardNOW That’s What I Call Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-03-24
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)
1.4Love Bites5:44Def LeppardNOW That’s What I Call Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2009-03-24
EMI (EMI Records, since 1972)B0012676-02
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • JP2009-08-26
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-94216, UICY-94217
1.4Love Bites?:??Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2011-10-12
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-25009
1.9Love Bites5:47Def LeppardThe 40 Greatest Power BalladsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TeamRock
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • XE2017-08-04
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)5756701
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (30th anniversary double black vinyl)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2017-08-04
Bludgeon Riffola, 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)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (uDiscoverMusic exclusive orange vinyl)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2017-08-04
Bludgeon Riffola
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (30th anniversary edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2017-08-04
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)B0027080-02
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (30th anniversary super deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • JP2017-08-04
Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)UICY-78468
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (30th anniversary edition 3CD)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2017-08-04
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)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (30th anniversary edition 5CD + 2DVD)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2017-08-04
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)5756093, 5756094, 5756095, 5756096, 5756097, 5756098, 5756099, 5756100
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (deluxe; Mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
Universal UMC, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (Apple Digital Master)Def LeppardAlbum
  • XW2018-01-19
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (super deluxe; mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteria (super deluxe)Def LeppardAlbum
Universal UMC, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995) (Mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
1.3Love Bites5:47Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
4.4Love Bites5:46Def 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
4.4Love Bites5:46Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:46Def 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
1.3Love Bites5:46Def 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
1.3Love Bites?:??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
1.4Love Bites5:47Def 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)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def 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)B002922102
1.4Love Bites5:47Def 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)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def 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)
1.4Love Bites5:47Def 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)
1.4Love Bites?:??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
1.4Love Bites?:??Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def LeppardDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2018-11-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)6791036
1.4Love Bites5:46Def 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)
1.4Love Bites?:??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
1.4Love Bites?:??Def LeppardThe Story So Far: The Best of Def LeppardDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)77056802
1.25Love Bites5:47Def LeppardDiscover More Classic RockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
FP (UMG Recordings, Inc. digital compilations)
1.4Love Bites?:??Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbum
  • GB2022-08-27
Phonogram Records Ltd., Bludgeon Riffola, 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)0602445779123, 4577912
1.4Love Bites5:46Def LeppardHysteriaDef 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-80346
1.4Love Bites?:??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
1.4Love Bites5:47Def LeppardHysteriaDef LeppardAlbumBludgeon Riffola830 675-2
Promotion
1.2Love Bites (album version)5:46Def LeppardLove BitesDef LeppardSingle
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)SOV2417DJ
Bootleg
1.2Love Bites?:??Def LeppardThe Ballad AlbumDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Komodo ReleasesCDKOM001
1.8Love Bites5:47Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1, 20378-2
1.8Love Bites5:47Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1/2
1.3Love Bites5:46Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation

Relationships

recording engineer:Mark Flannery
synthesizer [Fairlight] programming:Phil Nicholas (producer & musician)
engineer:Nigel Green (engineer)
assistant producer:Nigel Green (engineer)
producer:Robert John “Mutt” Lange
mixer:Nigel Green (engineer)
Mike Shipley
bass guitar:Rick Savage
drums (drum set):Rick Allen (UK drummer for Def Leppard)
guitar:Steve Clark (Def Leppard guitarist)
Phil Collen (of Def Leppard)
lead vocals:Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard)
performer:Def Leppard
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Mercury Records Limited (not for release label use!) (in 1987)
Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1987)
recorded at:Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Noord-Holland, Netherlands, Kingdom of the Netherlands
mixed at:Battery Studios (London, owned by Zomba group) in London (Greater London), England, United Kingdom
edits:Love Bites (radio edit)
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/4qWizh4UB8BuSypZ3T1zAz [info]
recording of:Love Bites

Love Bites

writer:Steve Clark (Def Leppard guitarist)
Phil Collen (of Def Leppard)
Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard)
Robert John “Mutt” Lange
Rick Savage
publisher:Bludgeon Riffola Ltd.
BMG Rights Management (UK) Ltd. (not for release label use!)
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Out of Pocket Publishing Co.
Out-of-Pocket Productions Ltd.
Primary Wave Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
Warner Bros. Music (publisher; do NOT use as release label)
Why Bother Ltd.
Zomba Music Publishers Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Zomba Music Publishing)
sub-publisher:シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント
フジパシフィックミュージック
ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部
later translated versions:Mordida de amor