https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:34:36 +0000 Wed, 31 May 2006 00:37:53 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.07 360 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=1003 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum//images/Top-40-Music-on-CD-Forum-Logo.png https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/ https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5318&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5318 Author: aaronk
Subject: 1003
Posted: 31 May 2006 at 12:37am

I just heard the promo 45 versions of both "Armageddon It" and "Love Bites." On first listen to both, here's what I found:

"Armageddon It" - simply an early fade of the LP
"Love Bites" - snipped off the intro (starts with guitar & drums) & faded early to (4:55).]]> Wed, 31 May 2006 00:37:53 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5318&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5318 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5262&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5262 Author: jimct
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 5:53pm

Pat: For as long as I can remember, the ONLY two labels that would usually only send our station just ONE copy of promo 45s were Arista and Mercury. For them, I often had to dig, claw, special-request to the label rep, or even go to Goldmine to obtain even a single copy of a promo 45s from those two companies. Def Leppard was on Mercury. My point: I cannot CONFIRM that an "Armageddon It" actual (5:21) promo 45 exists, because, until yesterday, I thought I had it already. But, with the REV (probably "revised" or "re-release") in my promo's deadwax, and Mercury's "frugality" to radio, my gut says there IS probably an actual (5:21) promo 45 out there somewhere.   ]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 17:53:12 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5262&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5262 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5261&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5261 Author: Pat Downey
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 5:04pm

Do I understand from this discussion that there were dj promos of "Armageddon It" that actually ran (5:21)?]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 17:04:54 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5261&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5261 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5257&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5257 Author: aaronk
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 9:40am

I've often wondered about these two songs myself, Jim. I wonder if these two edits have ever shown up on commercial releases, as "Hysteria" was found to have two different pressings (both different versions with the wrong printed time).

I'd love to know what was cut to make these shorter versions, if you care to indulge us :)

Edited by aaronk]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 09:40:14 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5257&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5257 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5254&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5254 Author: jimct
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 7:10am

I knew both sides of my "Armageddon It" promo 45 had the common listed time of (5:21), so I never even bothered to check it. Guess what? Both sides actually have a running time of (4:38)! Got yourself a quality memory, there, Todd! Way to go! My promo's deadwax: 870-692 7-2-59179 REV ES1. If I'd seen that "REV" in the deadwax, it would've "raised the red flag", but I didn't. There are NO indications on the label AT ALL as to any "special" 45 contents.

Edited by jimct]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 07:10:01 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5254&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5254 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5249&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5249 Author: Todd Ireland
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 6:23am

I've always wondered if a shorter edit or length of "Love Bites" was serviced to Top 40 radio, Jim, and you've now confirmed that bit of information for me. Thanks!   

How about Def Leppard's "Armageddon It"? It runs approximately 5:21 on all commercial releases. I don't seem to remember the song running quite that long when I heard it on Top 40 radio. Do you have a promo 45 or promo CD with a shorter edit or length, Jim?]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 06:23:30 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5249&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5249 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5247&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5247 Author: jimct
Subject: 1003
Posted: 29 May 2006 at 3:27am

My promo 45, exactly the same on both sides, has a listed time of (4:45), but an actual running time of (4:54). Deadwax: 870-402-7-2-59177-EDIT-SP.]]> Mon, 29 May 2006 03:27:44 +0000 https://top40musiconcd.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=1003&PID=5247&title=def-leppard-love-bites#5247