Rock of Ages

~ Recording by Def Leppard

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)810 308-4 M-1
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • CA1983-01-20
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (“0501” on back cover)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)810 308-1 M-1
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:06Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • US1983-01-20
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)422-810 308-4 M-1, 810 308-4 M-1
1.1Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardRock of AgesDef LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VER 6
1.1Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardRock of Ages (Rock Box)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VERQ 6
1.1Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardRock of Ages (Guitar Shaped Picture Disc - Brown Color)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VERP 6
1.1Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardRock of Ages (Guitar Shaped Picture Disc - Light Color)Def LeppardSingle
  • GB1983-05-20
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)VERP 6
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (made in West Germany)Def LeppardAlbum
  • DE1983-07-01
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.10Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardHot TracksVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (international budget record label)PTU 2994
1.7Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)6359 119
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1988-05-16
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)32PD-1005
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1988-11-25
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)28PD-523
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (Ultradisc II)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US1989-06-23
Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UDCD 520
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (Ultradisc)Def LeppardAlbum
Mobile Fidelity Sound LabUDCD 520
3.7Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardDef Leppard 4Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1989-11-26
Phonogram838606-2
1.1Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardRock of AgesDef LeppardSingle
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)080 034-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP1990-09-15
Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)PHCR-2022
3.7Rock of Ages?:??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
1.17Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardGuitar Rock: ClassicsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, PolyGram Special MarketsR968-10
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
2.6Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.12Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.12Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.14Rock of Ages?:??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
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • JP2004-11-10
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)UICR-1035
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986851-1
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)986 851-2
1.15Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardBest OfDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-05-17
Bludgeon RiffolaB0004647-02
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)0602498293560
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon RiffolaSSTARCD 6987
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardRock of Ages: The Definitive CollectionDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bludgeon Riffola, Island (imprint of Island Records, a division of Universal Music Group)9829356
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2008-04-30
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-93452
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
1.7Rock of Ages4:07Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
  • JP2008-10-08
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-91099
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (deluxe edtion)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2009-06-08
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)B0013028-02
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • BE2009-06-08
Bludgeon Riffola060075319168(2)
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • JP2009-08-26
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits)UICY-94214, UICY-94215
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (deluxe)Def LeppardAlbum
Universal UMC, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbum
Universal UMC, Virgin EMI Records (division of Universal Music UK, 2013–2020)
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (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)
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (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)
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
1.14Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardVault: Def Leppard Greatest Hits (1980–1995) (Mastered for iTunes)Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
  • US2018-01-19
Bludgeon Riffola
3.7Rock of Ages4:07Def 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
3.7Rock of Ages4:07Def 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
2.6Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
2.6Rock of Ages4:08Def 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
2.6Rock of Ages?:??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
1.7Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardPyromania (limited edition red vinyl)Def LeppardAlbum
  • XE2018-10-13
Mercury Records (or just “Mercury.” A UMG imprint, do not use it for ©/℗ credits), Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)00422 81030819
1.16Rock of Ages4:10Def 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)
1.16Rock of Ages4:10Def 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)
2.8Rock of Ages?:??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
1.16Rock of Ages?:??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
1.16Rock of Ages4:10Def 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)
1.16Rock of Ages4:10Def 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
1.16Rock of Ages4:10Def 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)
1.16Rock of Ages4:07Def 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)
1.16Rock of Ages?:??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
2.8Rock of Ages?:??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
1.7Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardPyromania (with Walmart‐exclusive slipmat)Def LeppardAlbum
  • US2022-05-06
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), Vertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)5777362
1.7Rock of Ages4:07Def LeppardPyromaniaDef 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-80345
1.16Rock of Ages?:??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
1.7Rock of Ages4:07Def LeppardPyromania (40th anniversary regular edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • JP2024-04-26
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)UICY-16213, UICY-16214
1.7Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardPyromania (40th anniversary deluxe edition)Def LeppardAlbum
  • JP2024-04-26
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)UICY-80463
1.7Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardPyromania (Super Deluxe)Def LeppardAlbum
  • -2024-04-26
Universal Music Recordings (imprint of Universal Music Operations Ltd.; renamed from UMC in early 2023)
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (made in U.K.)Def LeppardAlbumVertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbumVertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)25PP-59
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromaniaDef LeppardAlbumMercury 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)810 308-2, D-170402
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (made in France)Def LeppardAlbumVertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.7Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardPyromania (PDO, Made in W. Germany, no price code)Def LeppardAlbumVertigo (originally a British rock label; German since 1998)810 308-2
1.1Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardVault: Greatest Hits 1980–1995Def LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Bootleg
1.10Rock of Ages?:??Def LeppardMusic BoxDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Max EnergyZ1725
1.11Rock of Ages4:09Def LeppardThe Metal Museum, Volume 20: Glam MetalVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1, 20378-2
1.13Rock of Ages4:08Def LeppardGreatest HitsDef LeppardAlbum + Compilation
Mercury Records (counterfeit/bootleg label, not the real Mercury label)20378-1/2

Relationships

assistant engineer:Bryan “Chuck” New
Craig “Too Loud for Boys” Thomson
engineer:Mike Shipley (audio engineer, mixer, producer)
producer and mixer:Robert John “Mutt” Lange
additional keyboard:Booker T. Boffin
drums (drum set):Rick Allen (UK drummer for Def Leppard)
electric bass guitar [bass]:Rick Savage
guitar:Steve “Steamin” Clark (Def Leppard guitarist)
Pete Willis
background vocals:The Leppardettes
lead vocals:Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard)
performer:Def Leppard
phonographic copyright (℗) by:Phonogram Ltd. (London) (company name, NOT a label!) (in 1983)
Mercury Records Ltd. (not for release label use!) (in 2009)
sampled by:Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) by The Offspring (American punk) (spoken vocals)
Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) (live, 1999-03-12: Las Vegas, NV, USA) by The Offspring (American punk)
mash-ups:Rock Of Ages (Led Zeppelin/Rolling Stones/Run DMC/Chemical Brothers/Dio/AC/DC/Def Leppard/Queen/…) by DJ Schmolli
stream for free:https://open.spotify.com/track/4eXGF4fOubY0IhWieQ0OoF [info]
recording of:Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

writer:Steve Clark (Def Leppard guitarist)
Joe Elliott (lead singer of Def Leppard)
Robert John “Mutt” Lange
publisher:Def-Lepp-Music
Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Out of Pocket Publishing Co.
Out-of-Pocket Productions Ltd.
Primary Wave Music Publishing
Universal Music – Z Tunes LLC
Universal Music Publishing Ltd. (UK subsidiary of Universal Music Publishing Group)
Universal PolyGram International Publishing, Inc. (existed only since ca. 1998)
sub-publisher:Sony Music Publishing (Japan) Inc. (song publisher, never a release label)
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント
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:控訴
is the basis for:Stop and Bust a Move (Bill McClintock mashup)