To credit where credit is due, I first read of this at Kurt’s Krap, but if you’re a fan of Def Leppard…well, first off, go pick up their new disc of covers, entitled Yeah!, because it’s awesome. When you do so, however, be very careful from where you pick it up, because there’s practically a different track listing for every store.
According to DefLeppard.com…
If you buy the CD at any Target store, you will find two extra tracks: a 2005 live version of “ACTION” and Leppard’s version of the McGuinness Flint song “WHEN I’M DEAD AND GONE.” Those who pick up the album at Best Buy will be treated to a live version of “NO MATTER WHAT” and “WINTER SONG”, originally recorded by Lindisfarne. And Wal-Mart is selling an exclusive EP with covers of these five classics: “AMERICAN GIRL” (originally recorded by Tom Petty), “SEARCH AND DESTROY” (original by Iggy & The Stooges; lead vocals by Phil), “SPACE ODDITY” (David Bowie), “DEAR FRIENDS” (original by Queen; featuring, for the first time, Sav on lead vocals), and “HEARTBEAT” (Jobriath). The Wal-Mart bonus CD also contains nearly eight minutes of interview material.
Which one does the band think you should pick up…? Why, all of them, of course! They’re even holding a contest for those who buy all three different versions. Great idea! And here’s another one: how about making the songs available for individual download rather than making the fans buy three freakin’ copies of the album?
