Van Halen - Van HalenVan Halen is the debut studio album by American rock band Van Halen. Released on February 10, 1978, Van Halen was a major commercial success. The album peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard 200 and has sold more than 10 million copies in the United States. Van Halen received diamond certification by the RIAA and was received well by the general public making it one the best selling albums in the United States. The album contains some of the band's

The album title comes from the "Weight of Water" lyric: "Make a river through the sand

Danny Thompson is the most regular side performer on the album

will be out on June 25

‘Out Getting Ribs’ and more

There is no longer a race against time

but I found peace far away from the city

recorded a Christmas classic

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and the full instrumental version of "You've Got to Help Yourself"

bold effect drops and exquisitely melodic bass

we’re rolling

elemental fury of the Ramones