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"Stagefright" is a song by English band Def Leppard, which appears on "Pyromania" is, their hit album. Released on January 20, 1983 by Vertigo Records in the UK and Europe and Mercury Records in the US, the album is the band's third studio album. Pyromania was produced by Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and is the first album to feature Phil Collen, who replaced founding member Pete Willis. The album moved away from the band's traditional heavy metal sound and featured a more radio-friendly theme, which resonated with listeners and was a massive hit with the general public. Pyromania reached number two on the Billboard 200, number four on the Canadian RPM Album Chart and number eighteen on the UK Albums Chart. It has sold over ten million copies in the U.S. alone and has been certified Diamond by the RIAA. Overall, Pyromania is an important and influential album in Def Leppard's discography, offering listeners a mix of likeable and engaging tracks that mark the band's shift to broader appeal.