• Limited Edition
• Reissue
• Remastered
  
  

Van Halen released 5150 in 1986, marking a significant shift in the band's sound following David Lee Roth's departure and Sammy Hagar's arrival as vocalist. The album became their first number-one record on the Billboard 200 and established a new direction for the band—leaning into polished production, synthesizer-driven arrangements, and more accessible songwriting without sacrificing Eddie Van Halen's technical prowess. Within their catalog, 5150 represents a deliberate reinvention that proved the band's commercial appeal extended beyond their original frontman, spawning multiple hit singles and cementing their status as arena rock mainstays throughout the late 1980s.

The record showcases Van Halen at their most production-conscious, with "Why Can't This Be Love" delivering an undeniable pop-rock hook that dominated radio, while "Dreams" and "Best Of Both Worlds" demonstrate Eddie's ability to layer intricate guitar work over synth-pop sensibilities. "Good Enough" and "Get Up" pulse with infectious energy, and the album's deeper cuts like "Summer Nights" reveal the band's willingness to explore lighter, more melodic territory. The atmospheric production and Hagar's confident vocal presence create a cohesive record that prioritizes hooks and songcraft alongside technical virtuosity, establishing the template that would define Van Halen's output for years to come.

This 40th anniversary reissue arrives as a two-LP set with remastered audio, capturing the album's layered production with clarity and presence that honors the original's sonic ambitions. The package includes a white paper inner sleeve and a double-sided printed insert featuring artwork and credits. Copies purchased directly from Rhino include an 11"×11" limited-edition litho of the album cover, sealed within the shrink wrap—a collectible addition that elevates this edition beyond standard reissues.

Tracklist:

A1. Good Enough (4:04)
A2. Why Can't This Be Love (3:47)
A3. Get Up (4:37)
A4. Dreams (4:54)
A5. Summer Nights (5:03)
B1. Best Of Both Worlds (4:49)
B2. Love Walks In (5:11)
B3. "5150" (5:44)
B4. Inside (5:02)
C1. Best Of Both Worlds (Edit) (4:00)
C2. Dreams (Edit) (4:23)
C3. Love Walks In (Edit) (4:26)
C4. Why Can't This Be Love (Extended Version) (5:01)
C5. Dreams (Extended Version) (5:08)
D1. Best Of Both Worlds (Live) (6:16)
D2. Rock And Roll (Live) (5:44)
D3. Love Walks In (Live) (5:05)