PT5150(6281) | 30 years ago today Van Halen released their seventh studio album “5150″. Released in 1986 on Warner Bros. Records. It was the first of four albums to be recorded with new lead singer Sammy Hagar, who replaced David Lee Roth.
It was named after Eddie Van Halen’s home studio, 5150, itself named after a California law enforcement term for a mentally disturbed person (a reference to Section 5150 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code). The 5150 name has been used several times by Van Halen. The album hit number 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, surpassing the band’s previous album, 1984, which had peaked at number 2 at the same time as Michael Jackson’s Thriller album, on which Eddie Van Halen made a guest appearance.. 
EDDIE’S fingers aren’t fingers they are muscle-powered pistons that hammer guitar strings to the fretboard with the force of a rivet gun”.
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PT5150(6281) | Cant believe its been 30 years..
Great album with some great songs..
Favourite songs
5150
Good enough
Summer Nights
Get Up
Love Walks In (LWAN) great version.
EDDIE’S fingers aren’t fingers they are muscle-powered pistons that hammer guitar strings to the fretboard with the force of a rivet gun”.
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vhrob(1727) | PT5150: Cant believe its been 30 years.. Great album with some great songs.. Favourite songs 5150 Good enough Summer Nights Get Up Love Walks In (LWAN) great version.
well said Pete. One of my Fav VH albums…. Rob
vhtrading member since 2000
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VAiN(2777) | Didn’t age well in my eyes… 5150 is the best song/riff on that album. The lyrics aren’t kill-yourself-bad – a rare treat.
Resident dickhead. I will hurt your delicate feelings.
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Mink(2663) | Great album! I think the songs hold up well. The electric drums kind of date it though.
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mrmojohalen(6389) | Their best album with Sammy.
When you turn on your stereo, does it return the favor?
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