Sold Date: April 29, 2021
Start Date: April 15, 2021
Final Price: $39.99 (USD)
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Van Halen Self-Titled Debut LP - Warner Bros BSK 3075  VG+ Vinyl, First Pressing with Color Insert Eruption, You Really Got Me, Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love, Jamie's Cryin', Runnin' With the Devil
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and NM Cover. Excellent shape, cover still has shrink wrap. Includes a large poster of David Lee Roth in near mint condition.
Van Halen is the self-titled debut studio album by Van Halen. Released on February 10, 1978, the album peaked at #19 on the Billboard 200 and sold more than 10 million copies in the United States, receiving Diamond certification. The album contains some of Van Halen's most well-known songs, including "Runnin' with the Devil", "Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love", "Jamie's Cryin'", and their cover of The Kinks' "You Really Got Me". The 1 minute and 42 second Eddie Van Halen instrumental "Eruption" is considered one of the best electric guitar solos of all time and popularized the technique of two-handed tapping.
Track listing
Side one 1."Runnin' with the Devil" 3:36 2."Eruption" (instrumental) 1:42 3."You Really Got Me"Ray Davies2:38 4."Ain't Talkin' 'bout Love" 3:50 5."I'm the One" 3:47
Side two 6."Jamie's Cryin'" 3:31 7."Atomic Punk" 3:02 8."Feel Your Love Tonight" 3:43 9."Little Dreamer" 3:23 10."Ice Cream Man"John Brim3:20 11."On Fire" 3:01
Van Halen
David Roth – lead vocals, acoustic guitar on "Ice Cream Man" Eddie Van Halen – guitar, backing vocals Michael Anthony – bass guitar, backing vocals Alex Van Halen – drums _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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