Van Halen began a new phase in their career 40 years ago with the release of " 5150 ," the first album to feature Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony.
" 5150 " marked the band's first No. 1 album with hits like "Why Can't This Be Love," "Dreams," and "Best Of Both Worlds" and continued their streak of multi-platinum releases.
Rhino has announced the release of “ 5150 (Expanded Edition) ,” which will be released on March 27, just days after the album’s 40th anniversary. The LP/3CD/Blu-ray collection features the 1986 album, remastered directly from the original master tapes, under the direction of the band’s longtime sound engineer Donn Landee.
The set also includes more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased live footage from the band's August 27, 1986 concert at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. It also includes rare 7-inch singles and extended 12-inch versions. The Blu-ray disc includes a new high-resolution remaster of Live Without a Net, Van Halen's double-platinum 1986 concert video, recorded that August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for "Dreams" and "Why Can't This Be Love."
Standalone versions of “ 5150, ” featuring the remastered album, will be available the same day as a 2-CD or 2-LP set on black vinyl. Ahead of the release, a live version of “Summer Nights” from the New Haven show is available digitally today, along with an HD remastered video.
Van Halen recorded the album 5150 at Eddie 5150's studio in California in late 1985. Released on March 24, 1986, the album debuted atop the Billboard 200, becoming the band's first number-one release. It quickly became one of the best-selling albums of Van Halen's career, earning a 6x platinum certification in the United States, and was followed by the extensive and highly successful 5150 Tour. On stage, the new lineup focused on "Love Walks In", "Best Of Both Worlds" and "Get Up", while continuing to perform early VH favorites such as "Panama" and "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love".
Contents CD 1:
1. “Good Enough”
2. “Why Can't This Be Love"
3. “Get Up”
4. “Dreams”
5. “Summer Nights”
6. “Best of Both Worlds”
7. “Love Walks In”
8. “5150”
9. “Inside”
Contents CD 2:
1. “Best Of Both Worlds” (Edit)
2. “Dreams” (Edit)
3. “Love Walks In” (Edit)
4. “Why Can't This Be Love” (Extended Version)
5. "Dreams" (Extended Version)
6. “Best Of Both Worlds” (Live)
7. “Rock And Roll” (Live)
8. “Love Walks In” (Live)
