{"title":"Van Halen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Van Halen\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Halen formed in Pasadena, California in 1972. The classic lineup was guitarist Eddie Van Halen (1955-2020), his brother Alex Van Halen on drums, bassist Michael Anthony, and singer David Lee Roth. After Roth's departure in 1985, Sammy Hagar fronted a commercially successful second era. The band, anchored by the Van Halen brothers throughout, is regarded as one of the most influential and successful hard rock acts in history. Eddie Van Halen died of cancer in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVan Halen helped define American hard rock with Eddie Van Halen's revolutionary guitar technique, including his pioneering use of two-handed tapping, showcased on the instrumental Eruption. The band combined virtuosic musicianship with party-rock energy, big hooks, and the charismatic showmanship of their frontmen, influencing generations of rock and metal guitarists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVan Halen (1978, Warner Bros.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1984 (1984, featuring Jump)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5150 (1986, with Sammy Hagar)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOU812 (1988)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1978 debut and 1984 have been reissued in remastered and anniversary editions, and original Warner Bros. pressings are highly collected. Colored-vinyl variants and box configurations of the Roth- and Hagar-era catalog circulate among hard rock collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Van Halen usually start with Van Halen (1978) or 1984. For related listening, see \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/classic-rock-vinyl-records\"\u003eClassic Rock\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"van-halen-5150-cd-expanded","title":"5150 2CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eVan Halen's \"5150 2CD (expanded)\" showcases the band's cherished transition, featuring hits like \"Good Enough\" and \"Dreams\" remastered for a fresh listening experience. This comprehensive collection not only includes the original tracks but also offers extended and live versions, allowing fans to revisit the magic created by Sammy Hagar and the band during a pivotal moment in rock history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540842623159,"sku":"210000104166","price":26.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4493339-3554510.jpg?v=1781154460"},{"product_id":"van-halen-1984-vinyl","title":"1984 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eSix years and five albums after their debut, Van Halen had become one of the biggest bands in world around the release of 1984, which includes a number of the band’s most legendary songs such as the #1 hit, \"Jump\", \"Panama\" and \"Hot For Teacher\".\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540894068919,"sku":"210000049353","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1984.jpg?v=1781154630"},{"product_id":"van-halen-5150-vinyl-expanded","title":"5150 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRhino is releasing a 2LP expanded edition of this classic with a remastered version of the original album and a disc of rare singles edits and B-sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541031956663,"sku":"210000104167","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4493337-3554511.jpg?v=1781155154"},{"product_id":"van-halen-5150-green-vinyl-expanded","title":"5150 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA remastered version of the original album and a second LP containing rare single edits, extended versions, and live tracks from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541032054967,"sku":"210000103089","price":39.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4493338-3527517.jpg?v=1781155155"},{"product_id":"van-halen-best-of-volume-i-cd","title":"Best Of Volume I CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eVan Halen's Best Of Volume I CD features 17 tracks, including hits like \"Jump\" and \"Runnin' with the Devil.\" The compilation highlights the band's shifts from David Lee Roth's glam style to Sammy Hagar's broader sound. It offers enough of their key tracks to satisfy both factions of fans, presenting the songs in chronological order. Grab a copy for a straightforward taste of Van Halen's significant milestones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785690165431,"sku":"210000046748","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1682443.jpg?v=1783045662"},{"product_id":"van-halen-self-titled-vinyl-180g","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Eddie Van Halen rewrote the rulebook for guitar, creating sounds that no one ever heard before.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785740660919,"sku":"210000049790","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/van.jpg?v=1783045780"},{"product_id":"van-halen-fair-warning-vinyl-180g","title":"Fair Warning LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tension in Van Halen's \"Fair Warning\" LP oscillates between reckless abandon and a brooding introspection. David Lee Roth's flamboyance vies against the ferocious precision of Eddie Van Halen's guitar, rendering tracks like \"Unchained\" not mere songs but bold statements on rock's dual nature: joyous escapism intertwined with deeper vulnerabilities. Each riff and lyric wrestles for dominance, suggesting that satisfaction and turmoil can coexist within the genre's loudest declarations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785960272055,"sku":"210000066419","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/2782970-3576093.jpg?v=1783046405"},{"product_id":"van-halen-live-at-wembley-vinyl","title":"Live at Wembley LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eLive from Wembley 1995 spotlights Van Halen live in concert from London's Wembley Stadium on their Balance Tour. The explosive eight-song performance, recorded on June 24, 1995 features an anthemic mix of the band's biggest hits and deep cuts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860516909239,"sku":"210000102641","price":28.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/vh.jpg?v=1783653984"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/van-halen.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}