Def Leppard High ’n’ Dry LP US Early Press MASTERDISK Mercury SRM-1-4021 Vinyl
  $   25

 


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Feb 20, 2026 Sold Date
Jan 13, 2026 Start Date
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Description

Def Leppard – High ’n’ Dry

Mercury Records – SRM-1-4021

US early pressing, NOT a modern reissue

Up for sale is an authentic early U.S. pressing of High ’n’ Dry, one of Def Leppard’s most sought-after early albums. This copy features the highly regarded MASTERDISK cut, known for excellent sound quality.


Pressing Details

Label: Mercury Records (PolyGram)

Year: 1982 PolyGram label variant

Matrix / Runout: Stamped MASTERDISK (see photos)

Country: USA

Format: 12” LP, Stereo

No barcode on jacket

Original printed inner sleeve included


Condition

Vinyl: VG+

Light surface marks visible under light. Plays well with no skips (grading is visual unless otherwise stated).

Jacket: VG

General shelf wear, edge/corner wear visible. Artwork remains strong.

Inner Sleeve: Original printed inner included, shows handling wear.

(Please review all photos carefully — they are part of the description.)


Why This Copy Matters

Early Masterdisk pressing

Pre-reissue era Mercury vinyl

Highly collectible Def Leppard title

Great addition for hard rock / NWOBHM collectors


Track Highlights

Let It Go

High ’n’ Dry (Saturday Night)

Bringin’ On the Heartbreak

Switch 625


Notes

This is an original early U.S. pressing, not a modern reissue or bootleg. Perfect for collectors looking for an authentic vintage copy.


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