Van Halen Discography (Studio Albums)

Founded in 1972 by brothers Eddie Van Halen and Alex Van Halen, Van Halen quickly became one of the biggest names in hard rock and heavy metal, with a sound that revolutionized the genre. The band stood out mainly for the unique talent of Eddie Van Halen, one of the most innovative and influential guitarists in rock history. His virtuosic style and pioneering techniques, such as the iconic “tapping,” transformed the way the guitar was played and opened up new sonic possibilities for future generations of musicians. His creative approach and relentless pursuit of innovation established him as one of the great masters of the guitar, and his leadership in the band was essential to solidify Van Halen as a heavyweight name in the global music scene. With contagious energy and a distinctive style, Van Halen won fans worldwide and left a lasting impact on rock. Initially formed by Eddie Van Halen (guitar), Alex Van Halen (drums), Michael Anthony (bass), and David Lee Roth (vocals), the band underwent several changes over the years but always maintained its sonic identity, with Eddie as the creative force behind its music. Discover the discography of Van Halen and the albums that marked the band’s history:

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Van Halen (1978)

Side A:
Runnin’ with the Devil
Eruption
You Really Got Me
Ain’t Talkin’ ‘Bout Love
I’m the One

Side B:
Jamie’s Cryin’
Atomic Punk
Feel Your Love Tonight
Little Dreamer
Ice Cream Man
On Fire

Release: February 10, 1978
Recording: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 1977
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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Van Halen II (1979)

Side A:
You’re No Good
Runnin’ with the Devil (ao vivo)
Dance the Night Away
Somebody Get Me a Doctor
Bottoms Up!

Side B:
Outta Love Again
Light Up the Sky
Spanish Fly
D.O.A.
Women in Love…

Release: March 23, 1979
Recording: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 1978
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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Women and Children First (1980)

Side A:
And the Cradle Will Rock…
Everybody Wants Some!!
Fools
Romeo Delight
Tora! Tora!

Side B:
Loss of Control
Take Your Whiskey Home
Could This Be Magic?
In a Simple Rhyme

Release: March 26, 1980
Recording: Sunset Sound Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 1979
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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Fair Warning (1981)

Side A:
Mean Street
Dirty Movies
Sinner’s Swing!
Hear About It Later
Unchained

Side B:
Push Comes to Shove
So This Is Love?
Sunday Afternoon in the Park
One Foot Out the Door

Release: April 29, 1981
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1981
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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Diver Down (1982)

Side A:
Where Have All the Good Times Gone!
Hang ‘Em High
Cathedral
Secrets
Intruder

Side B:
Pretty Woman
Dancing in the Street
Little Guitars
Big Bad Bill (Is Sweet William Now)
The Full Bug
Happy Trails

Release: April 14, 1982
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1982
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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1984 (1984)

Side A:
1984
Jump
Panama
Top Jimmy
Drop Dead Legs

Side B:
Hot for Teacher
I’ll Wait
Girl Gone Bad
House of Pain

Release: January 9, 1984
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1983
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producer: Ted Templeman

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5150 (1986)

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
Write Your Name

Release: March 24, 1986
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1985
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producers: Van Halen, Mick Jones

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OU812 (1988)

Side A:
Mine All Mine
When It’s Love
A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)
Cabo Wabo

Side B:
Source of Infection
Feels So Good
Finish What Ya Started
Black and Blue
Sucker in a 3 Piece

Release: May 24, 1988
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1987–1988
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producers: Van Halen, Donn Landee

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For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)

Side A:
Poundcake
Judgement Day
Spanked
Runaround
Pleasure Dome

Side B:
In ‘n’ Out
Man on a Mission
The Dream Is Over
Right Now
316
Top of the World

Release: June 18, 1991
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1990–1991
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producers: Van Halen, Andy Johns, Ted Templeman

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Balance (1995)

Side A:
The Seventh Seal
Can’t Stop Lovin’ You
Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)
Amsterdam
Big Fat Money

Side B:
Strung Out
Not Enough
Aftershock
Doin’ Time
Take Me Back (Déjà Vu)
Feelin’

Release: January 24, 1995
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1994
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producers: Van Halen, Bruce Fairbairn

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Van Halen III (1998)

Side A:
Neworld
Without You
One I Want
From Afar
Dirty Water Dog

Side B:
Once
Fire in the Hole
Josephina
Year to the Day
Primary
Ballot or the Bullet
How Many Say I

Release: March 17, 1998
Recording: 5150 Studios, Hollywood, CA, 1997
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Producers: Van Halen, Mike Post

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A Different Kind of Truth (2012)

Side A:
Tattoo
She’s the Woman
You and Your Blues
China Town
Blood and Fire

Side B:
Bullethead
As Is
Honeybabysweetiedoll
The Trouble with Never
Outta Space
Stay Frosty
Big River
Beats Workin’

Release: February 7, 2012
Recording: Henson Studios, Los Angeles, CA, 2011
Label: Interscope Records
Producers: John Shanks, Van Halen

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