Rhino will release an expanded edition of 5150, Van Halen's first No. 1 album, on March 27, just days after its 40th anniversary.
5150 was the first album featuring the lineup of 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.
The LP/3CD/Blu-ray collection includes the 1986 album remastered directly from the original master tapes, overseen by the band's longtime engineer Donn Landee. Additionally, an Amazon-exclusive green vinyl version will be available the same day.
5150 (Expanded Edition) also introduces more than 90 minutes of previously unreleased live recordings from the band's August 27, 1986 concert at New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum in New Haven, Connecticut. These are joined by a selection of rare 7" single edits and extended 12" versions.
The Blu-ray includes a new high-definition upgrade of Live Without a Net, Van Halen's double-Platinum 1986 concert video that was also recorded that same August night in New Haven, along with promotional videos for "Dreams" and "Why Can't This Be Love." Pre-order here.
Standalone versions of 5150 featuring the remastered album and rarities will also be available the same day as a 2CD set or a 2LP on black vinyl.
Ahead of the release, the live version of "Summer Nights" from the New Haven show is available digitally, along with the HD remastered video.
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