: The cover features high-contrast black-and-white portraits, echoing classic rock styles from bands like The Beatles and King Crimson.
: It was the second of four consecutive #1 studio albums for the band.
The album is Van Halen's eighth studio record and their second featuring vocalist Sammy Hagar. Released on May 24, 1988, it became a massive commercial success, hitting #1 on the Billboard 200 and selling over 4 million copies. Album Overview Artist : Van Halen Release Date : May 24, 1988 Genre : Hard Rock Length : 50 minutes, 35 seconds
: "When It's Love," "Finish What Ya Started," "Black and Blue," "Feels So Good" Technical Personnel Sammy Hagar : Lead vocals, rhythm guitar Eddie Van Halen : Lead guitar, keyboards, backing vocals Michael Anthony : Bass guitar, backing vocals Alex Van Halen : Drums, percussion Producer : Van Halen and Donn Landee Key Facts & Trivia
: "OU812" is a play on the phrase "Oh you ate one too".
: A high-fidelity remastered version was released in October 2023. Track Listing "Mine All Mine" "When It's Love" "A.F.U. (Naturally Wired)" "Cabo Wabo" "Source of Infection" "Feels So Good" "Finish What Ya Started" "Black and Blue" "Sucker in a 3 Piece" "A Apascalypse"