Van Halen Celebrates 'Balance' 30th Anniversary with Deluxe Expanded Edition Release

June 25, 2025
Van Halen Celebrates 'Balance' 30th Anniversary with Deluxe Expanded Edition Release
  • Van Halen is set to release an expanded edition of their 1995 album 'Balance' on August 15, 2025, to celebrate its 30th anniversary.

  • Originally released on January 24, 1995, 'Balance' debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and achieved triple platinum certification.

  • This album was the last studio release featuring the classic lineup of Sammy Hagar, Eddie Van Halen, Alex Van Halen, and Michael Anthony.

  • During the recording of 'Balance,' the band faced challenges from the rise of grunge music and internal conflicts, leading to Hagar's departure in 1996.

  • The 'Balance (Expanded Edition)' will be available as a deluxe set, including remastered tracks and a collection of audio and video rarities.

  • The Blu-ray will feature restored promotional videos for tracks like 'Can't Stop Lovin' You' and a previously unreleased live performance of 'The Seventh Seal'.

  • Bonus content will include non-album tracks from the Twister soundtrack and live performances from a 1995 Wembley Stadium concert.

  • Included in the collection are several unreleased live recordings from the Balance tour, with 'The Seventh Seal' available digitally now.

  • Fans can pre-order the album directly from the Van Halen Store, which promises careful shipping to ensure the vinyl arrives in perfect condition.

  • Fans can pre-order the expanded edition now and experience the legacy of one of rock's most influential drummers.

  • Eight of the live tracks are audio-only recordings from a June 24, 1995 concert in London, where Van Halen opened for Bon Jovi.

  • The album produced hits such as 'Can't Stop Lovin' You' and 'The Seventh Seal,' the latter being nominated for a Grammy Award.

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