Van Halen Self-Titled White Label Test Pressing and First Pressing Vinyl LP (Warner Bros., BSK 3075). ...

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Van Halen Self-Titled White Label Test Pressing and First Pressing Vinyl LP (Warner Bros., BSK 3075). Two copies of Van Halen, the 1978 debut record that changed the course of heavy metal and hard rock. Combining pop hooks with guitar playing from another planet, the Ted Templeman-produced 11-track album gave the world "Runnin' With the Devil," "Eruption," "Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love," "Jamie's Crying," and their version of the Kinks' "You Really Got Me."

The white label test pressing (held in a sleeve with taped sheet featuring all of the pertinent information about the album) is in EX 7 condition. The first pressing's jacket is in VG 5 condition and the disc is in EX 7 condition. COA from Heritage Auctions. From Jim Copeland’s Crush On Vinyl Ultimate Audiophile Archive.

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