Released in 1986, 5150 marked a seismic shift in Van Halen’s history — the first album with Sammy Hagar, and the beginning of the band’s chart‑dominating second era. The sound is bigger, brighter, and more melodic, blending Eddie Van Halen’s evolving guitar style with a stronger emphasis on hooks, harmonies, and synth‑driven textures.
 
The 2026 black‑vinyl reissue brings this multi‑platinum classic back into circulation with crisp, clean sound and the original artwork fully restored. For collectors of either the Roth or Hagar eras, this is an essential piece of the Van Halen story.
 
Featuring massive hits and fan favourites like:
“Why Can’t This Be Love”
“Dreams”
“Love Walks In”
“Best of Both Worlds”
 
This is the album that launched Van Halen into their biggest commercial decade.
 
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
Essential 1986 Van Halen album — first with Sammy Hagar
2024 black‑vinyl reissue with strong collector demand
Includes some of the band’s biggest radio hits of the ’80s
Perfect for fans of classic rock, hard rock, and VH completists
Van Halen titles always move quickly in your catalogue
 
TRACK LISTING
 
Side A
Good Enough
Why Can’t This Be Love
Get Up
Dreams
Summer Nights
 
Side B
Best Of Both Worlds
Love Walks In
5150
Inside
 
Side C - Rarities
Best of Both Worlds (edit)
Dreams (edit)
Love Walks In (edit)
Why Cant This Be Love (extended)
Dreams (extended)
 
Side D
Best of Both Worlds (Live)
Rock and Roll (Live)
Love Walks In (Live)