Van HalenThe Collection II

Label:

Warner Records – 603497832217

Format:

Box Set , Album, Compilation, Remastered
CD , Album, Reissue
CD , Album, Reissue
CD , Album, Reissue
CD , Album, Reissue
CD , Album

Country:

Worldwide

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock

Tracklist

5150 (1986)
1-1 Good Enough 4:03
1-2 Why Can't This Be Love 3:47
1-3 Get Up 4:37
1-4 Dreams 4:54
1-5 Summer Nights 5:05
1-6 Best Of Both Worlds 4:48
1-7 Love Walks In 5:10
1-8 ''5150'' 5:42
1-9 Inside 5:01
OU812 (1988)
2-1 Mine All Mine 5:12
2-2 When It's Love 5:37
2-3 A.F.U. (Naturally Wired) 4:28
2-4 Cabo Wabo 7:03
2-5 Source Of Infection 3:59
2-6 Feels So Good 4:31
2-7 Finish What Ya Started 4:23
2-8 Black And Blue 5:25
2-9 Sucker In A 3 Piece 5:53
For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge (1991)
3-1 Poundcake 5:22
3-2 Judgement Day 4:41
3-3 Spanked 4:53
3-4 Runaround 4:21
3-5 Pleasure Dome 6:57
3-6 In 'N' Out 6:05
3-7 Man On A Mission 5:04
3-8 The Dream Is Over 4:00
3-9 Right Now 5:21
3-10 316 1:29
3-11 Top Of The World 3:55
Balance (1995)
4-1 The Seventh Seal 5:18
4-2 Can't Stop Lovin' You 4:08
4-3 Don't Tell Me (What Love Can Do) 5:56
4-4 Amsterdam 4:44
4-5 Big Fat Money 3:57
4-6 Doin' Time 1:41
4-7 Aftershock 5:28
4-8 Strung Out 1:29
4-9 Not Enough 5:12
4-10 Take Me Back (Deja Vu) 4:42
4-11 Feelin' 6:34
Studio Rarities (1989-2004)
5-1 A Apolitical Blues 3:51
5-2 Baluchitherium 4:05
5-3 Crossing Over 5:03
5-4 Respect The Wind 5:49
5-5 Humans Being 5:09
5-6 It's About Time 4:15
5-7 Up For Breakfast 4:57
5-8 Learning To See 5:15

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Warner Records Inc.
  • Copyright ©Warner Records Inc.
  • Distributed ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Made ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Remastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
  • Manufactured ForRhino Entertainment Company
  • Distributed ByRhino Entertainment Company
  • Recorded At5150
  • Recorded AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Published ByYessup Music Company

Credits

  • Art DirectionVan Halen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9)
  • Art Direction [Creative Supervision]Rory Wilson
  • Compilation ProducerJohn Jackson (2)
  • DesignTom Jermann
  • EngineerLee Herschberg (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11)
  • Engineer [Assistant]Ken Or "Murray" Deane* (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
  • Engineer [Second]Mike Plotnikoff (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Engineer, Mixed ByMichael Scott (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11)
  • ManagementRay Danniels (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Mastered ByGeorge Marino (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Mixed ByMike Fraser (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Performer, Bass, Backing VocalsMichael Anthony (3) (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 2-1 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11 & 5-1 to 5-8)
  • Performer, Drums, Percussion, Backing VocalsAlex Van Halen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 2-1 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11 & 5-1 to 5-8)
  • Performer, Guitar, Keyboards, Backing VocalsEdward Van Halen* (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 2-1 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11 & 5-1 to 5-8)
  • Performer, VocalsSammy Hagar (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 2-1 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11 & 5-1 to 5-8)
  • Photography ByRandee St. Nicholas (tracks: 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Photography By [Back Cover & Dust Sleeve]Stuart Watson (4) (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
  • Photography By [Cover]Glen Wexler (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11)
  • Photography By [Front Cover]Eika Aoshima (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
  • Photography By [Jacket]Randee St. Nicholas
  • Photography By [Label]Stefan Jermann
  • Photography [Editor]Amelia Halverson
  • ProducerVan Halen (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 3-1 to 3-11)
  • Producer, EngineerDonn Landee (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9)
  • Producer, Mixed ByTed Templeman (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11)
  • Producer, Recorded By, Engineer, Mixed ByAndy Johns (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11)
  • Recorded ByDonn Landee (tracks: 2-1 to 2-9)
  • TechnicianMatthew Bruck (tracks: 3-1 to 3-11)
  • Written-BySammy Hagar (tracks: 1-1 to 1-9, 2-1 to 2-9, 3-1 to 3-11, 4-1 to 4-11, 5-2, 5-3, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 5-8)

Notes

Official release date 2023-10-06. Some retailers shipped earlier.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Barcode: 603497832217
  • Rights Society: GEMA/BIEM

Other Versions (3)

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Title (Format) Label Cat# Country Year
New Submission
The Collection II (48×File, MP3, Compilation, Remastered, VBR) Rhino Records (2) none US 2023
Recently Edited
The Collection II (LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Album, Reissue, LP, Compilation, Box Set, Compilation, Remastered) Warner Records R1 725109, 6003497832231 Worldwide 2023
New Submission
The Collection II (File, FLAC, Compilation, Stereo, 96kHs, 24bit) Warner Records none Worldwide 2023

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Reviews

  • hawk69's avatar
    hawk69
    ok i'm selling the boxset and keep the japanese 2005 versions.
    rip the 2000 remasters in flac and these ones and you see the difference.
    Chris Bellman at bernie grundman is 100% better...
    WB is joking with us and look at the 3 single cd's from zz top that WERE remastered and the box with the 10 discs...same bullshit.
    • Ralph.Furley's avatar
      Ralph.Furley
      I don't want to come across like a audio snob but my background of listening to 10 hours of music a day for over 35 years and the ability to hear so many pressings gives me a unique take on this.

      5150 - The original vs this box set version

      Original has more treble to it, it is hotter, it is very 80's sounding production with a sharpness to all instruments. When you hear this version over and over again you accept that it is supposed to sound exactly this way.

      Box Set Version on of the first listen I was thinking clearly the original wins. But after giving it another spin with no distractions it's my conclusion that this is the better version. There is a oh so slight instrument depth not on the original, Sammy's vocals are not as high pitch/shinny. There is better instrument separation though there is some bleeding which is obviously in the master tapes. You do have to RAISE THE VOLUME 20% louder than the original. It is a softer sounding record with zero background noise.

      The winner is ths version for 5150.

      If anyone is interested in my other takes on the remaining albums from the set I will give you my thoughts (I have heard the original pressings and cds many times so I have a great knowledge of them).
      • Staldernize's avatar
        Staldernize
        I originally bought the vinyl box and was disappointed with the weird distortion on the guitars and other issues. After that I decided to purchase the CD’s and these indeed sound great. As other reviews have said these don’t have much or any DRC added so turn it up and let them rip. You do lose the 3d soundstage compared to the vinyl but in my opinion this is the superior option between the two.
        • Alpha_Rain's avatar
          Alpha_Rain
          Edited one year ago
          One of the most remarkable remastering jobs I've seen in a long time. F.U.C.K., Balance, and the studio rarities are finally freed from the loudness war here, and they're as dynamic as anything from the 80s was. I would've liked the Balance track listing to follow the original CD instead of the vinyl edition, since Baluchitherium is absent from it, but it's still on the bonus disc so there's no real loss. I hope future remasters for other artists' albums use this box set as an example to follow. "It's About Time" indeed!
          • Fender1967's avatar
            Fender1967
            How much I was looking forward to this box. All in all, very sobering after receiving it. The sound quality is consistently average for me, the original pressings sound much better to me. Someone who buys this box to own F.U.C.K. and Balance in his collection may have come to the right place. If someone expects better sound quality because of the remastered information, they could possibly be disappointed.

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