Wednesday, 2nd November 1988
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DEF LEPPARD Release ARMAGEDDON IT Single In USA

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Def Leppard released their classic Armageddon It single on this day in 1988 in the USA and Canada.

The fourth single to be released from the 'Hysteria' album in the UK.

It a had already been released as single four in the UK in March 1988 where it would go on to peak at Number 20 in the singles chart.

It was released on 2nd November 1988 reaching Number 3 on the US Billboard charts in early 1989.

The fifth hit single there from the album.

Previous US single 'Love Bites' had reached Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on 8th October.


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