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Van Halen
Studio album by Van Halen
Released February 10, 1978
Recorded September/October 1977
Genre Hard rock, heavy metal
Length 35:13
Label Warner Bros.
Producer Ted Templeman
Professional reviews
* Allmusic 5/5 stars link
* Robert Christgau (C) link
* Rolling Stone (mixed) link
* Rolling Stone 5/5 stars link
Van Halen is the debut studio album by American hard rock band Van Halen, released in February 1978.
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History
Recorded in 1977, Van Halen sold over 10 million copies in the US alone, becoming one of the most successful debuts by a hard rock band. Along with 1984, it gives Van Halen two original albums with Diamond status in sales.
Eddie Van Halen set a new standard for guitar playing and spawned a generation of players utilizing his unique style and approach. The instrumental, "Eruption", showcased his mastery of tapping, the use of the right hand to activate and fret notes along with the left. The sheer blazing delivery and solid composition shocked the guitar world and instantly set him apart as one of rock's premier guitar virtuosos. This album is one of the first ever Hard Rock albums to have critical and commercial success.
The album cover was shot at the Whisky a Go Go. The guitar pictured on the cover of the album is Edward Van Halen's famous Frankenstrat Guitar, made from a neck purchased from Boogie Bodies and a Stratocaster style body custom made by Wayne Charvel in California and assembled in Edward's parents' garage.[1]
In 2003, the album was ranked number 415 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.[2]
In the band's licensed game, Guitar Hero: Van Halen, nine of the eleven tracks of this album are available for play; only "Little Dreamer" and "On Fire" do not appear in the game.
Track listing
All songs by Van Halen, except where noted.
1. "Runnin' with the Devil" – 3:34
2. "Eruption" – 1:42
3. "You Really Got Me" (Ray Davies) – 2:38
4. "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" – 3:49
5. "I'm the One" – 3:46
6. "Jamie's Cryin'" – 3:29
7. "Atomic Punk" – 3:03
8. "Feel Your Love Tonight" – 3:42
9. "Little Dreamer" – 3:23
10. "Ice Cream Man" (John Brim) – 3:19
11. "On Fire" – 2:57
Members
* David Lee Roth – lead vocals
* Eddie Van Halen – guitar, backing vocals.
* Michael Anthony – bass guitar, backing vocals.
* Alex Van Halen – drums
Production
* Producer: Ted Templeman
* Engineers: Donn Landee, Peggy McCreary, Kent Nebergall, Logan Jervis
* Project coordinator: Jo Motta
* Art direction: Dave Bhang
* Design: Dave Bhang
* Photography: Elliot Gilbert
* Typesetting: Jodi Cohen
Charts
Album
Billboard (North America)
Year Chart Position
1978 Pop Albums 19
1984 The Billboard 200 117
Singles
Billboard (North America)
Year Single Chart Position
1978 "You Really Got Me" Pop Singles 36
1978 "Runnin' with the Devil" Pop Singles 84
1978 "Jamie's Cryin'"
1978 "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love"
RIAA Certification
* Gold: May 24, 1978
* Platinum: October 10, 1978
* Multi-Platinum:
o October 22, 1984 (5x)
o February 1, 1989 (6x)
o September 29, 1993 (7x)
o July 11, 1994 (8x)
* Diamond: August 7, 1996
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