Van Halen
Book • 2007
Van Halen is the self-titled debut album by the band Van Halen, released on February 10, 1978.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in rock history, it peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, sold over 10 million copies in the US earning Diamond certification, and includes hits such as 'Runnin' with the Devil', 'Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love', 'Jamie's Cryin'', 'You Really Got Me', and the groundbreaking guitar solo 'Eruption'.
The album set the template for hard rock in the following decade despite mixed initial reviews.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest debut albums in rock history, it peaked at number 19 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart, sold over 10 million copies in the US earning Diamond certification, and includes hits such as 'Runnin' with the Devil', 'Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love', 'Jamie's Cryin'', 'You Really Got Me', and the groundbreaking guitar solo 'Eruption'.
The album set the template for hard rock in the following decade despite mixed initial reviews.
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