Van Halen
Live At Wembley 1995
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- Reissue
- Gatefold cover
- Live recording from Wembley Stadium, London, June 24, 1995
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Note: David Lee Roth incorrectly credited on "The Seventh Seal" & "Feelin'" instead of Sammy Hagar
Van Halen captured this performance at Wembley Stadium on June 24, 1995, during the Balance tour—a pivotal moment documenting the band's enduring heavyweight status in hard rock. By the mid-'90s, Van Halen had weathered lineup changes and shifting commercial tides, yet remained a formidable live proposition. This recording stands as a substantial document of their touring prowess, showcasing the band's ability to command a stadium audience while delivering both catalog staples and deeper cuts with precision and energy.
The set spans Van Halen's essential repertoire: opener "You Really Got Me" charges forward with its familiar swagger, while "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love" and "When It's Love" demonstrate the band's range across their decades-long catalog. The extended "Guitar Solo" provides Eddie Van Halen space to demonstrate his continued technical command of the instrument, a fixture of their live shows. "The Seventh Seal" and "Feelin'" represent the Balance-era material that anchored this particular tour, allowing the band to explore the sonic territory they'd established on that 1995 studio album. Throughout, the recording captures the atmospheric weight of a major arena setting without sacrificing instrumental clarity.
This 2026 Rhino Records reissue brings the performance to vinyl in gatefold packaging, mastered and pressed in the Czech Republic. The release includes a transparent sticker on the shrink wrap identifying it as a Balance Tour recording. Collectors should note that the pressing credits David Lee Roth on "The Seventh Seal" and "Feelin'" rather than Sammy Hagar, the actual vocalist on these tracks—a discrepancy worth acknowledging for those tracking discographic accuracy. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking Van Halen's live documentation from this era, the format and presentation justify the physical object.
Title: Live At Wembley 1995
Artist: Van Halen
Label: Rhino Records (2)
Style: Rock, Hard Rock
Product Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue
Country: Europe
Release Year: 2026
Barcode: 6 03497 81054 3
Tracklist:
A1. The Seventh Seal (5:37)
A2. Feelin' (6:50)
A3. Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love (3:59)
A4. Guitar Solo (5:00)
B1. You Really Got Me (2:58)
B2. When It's Love (5:20)
B3. Jump (4:56)
B4. Right Now (7:00)
