VIA PRESS RELEASE | Van Halen’s final studio album, A Different Kind Of Truth, will be back in print on October 23 from Rhino on CD and as a 2LP set pressed on 180-gram vinyl in a double gatefold package.
A limited crystal-clear vinyl version will be available exclusively at participating indie retail stores and from Rhino.com. The lacquers were cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering. Pre-order here.
A Different Kind Of Truth features Eddie, Alex, and Wolfgang Van Halen and was the first original studio album with singer David Lee Roth since the band’s classic multi-platinum album 1984. Originally released on February 7, 2012, the album debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 and received widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1974, Van Halen changed the rock and roll landscape forever with the release of their self-titled 1978 debut album, displaying unparalleled stage presence, revolutionary musicianship, and extraordinary songwriting.
With more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, the band’s record of achievement is hard to top. Presented with two Diamond Award RIAA Certified Status’ for their albums Van Halen and 1984, the band has produced a repertoire of hits that remain some of the strongest and most influential rock songs ever written, which fans will admire for decades to come.
