Unboxing Van Halen The Collection II Vinyl & CD Box Set with Sammy & Mike 😎🔥

"Christmas comes early this year. This box set is complete awesomeness" - Sammy
“I’m soooo proud of this. Pinch me, I think I died and went to heaven!!!" - Mike
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THE COLLECTION II is a 5-CD Box Set spotlighting Van Halen’s second incarnation, with singer Sammy Hagar, guitarist Eddie Van Halen, drummer Alex Van Halen, and bassist Michael Anthony.
#vinyl #unboxing #vanhalen

[@HowardFrischer]

Always happy to see Michael Anthony.

[@alitlweird]

Right??

[@theothersongsonthealbum2598]

he sucks

[@francoispalay5773]

I was also pleasantly surprised by Michael Anthony 😅😊

[@floydgraves1003]

Mike is the real class act! I hope he gets the royalties that he deserves. So sad the way Al, Ed and Dave duped him in 84! His bass playing allowed Ed to do as he pleased and without his vocals, vh wouldn't sound like vh! All the others made out like bandits and poor Mike was like a rodeo clown, with a smile on his face, lost millions in the process! And he stayed loyal to the brand! The brothers tried to get Billy Shean behind Mike's back. Sad when you realize some of your high school heros are trash. Hope they don't sell too many if Mike doesn't get the royalties he deserves!

[@calkelpdiver]

Despite all of the turmoil they endured, they still support the band and music. That's classy. Good for both of you.

[@corbettdc]

Oh the turmoil!

[@sammyvh11]

I met Mike once he's totally gracious and genuine.

[@DaveMoth]

I love it! Sammy and Mike are great together.

[@josephbowles4995]

I remember cleaning my weed on the Kiss alive record lol

[@robblackmoreofficial]

🫵😉👍 Sammy & Mike ! Absolutely! ✌️❤️🙏

[@williambarnes4612]

Sammy and Mike are stand up guys and great musicians ❤

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

Congratulations guys. That double album cleaning your weed statement brought back memories and a laugh from my youth many moons ago. Thanks. As far as this old concert rocker who saw Van Halen many times, Sammy`s the best. First few shows I saw, Dave was drunk off his ass and stunk up the joint screamin to the crowd "You sing it". Sammy`s still got the chops! Saw many of Sammy`s shows before Van Halen The best frontman, The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar. Been a fan since 1973 with Montrose.

[@MrDoneboy]

Me too...Keep Rockin'

[@kylewood8327]

I definitely cracked up when he mentioned that to. Glad albums are back!

[@radical1wfo67]

Hell yeah

[@Hud.T.]

These guys are just true Humans Being… R.I.P. Eddie 🤘🏻🎸

[@kujo7134]

I love seeing Sammy and Micheal together. They were the best parts of Van Halen.

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

Not really. Eddie and Alex were the best parts of Van Halen.

[@kevincoulter9610]

3 years without Eddie and u guys just keep giving us more....much love homies

[@rogernilsson8571]

Love Michael's reaction when Sammy broke out the CD box sets.

[@jimmyz2098]

Awesome! Just plain awesome! The greatest Band in history. Both eras! They were the best before Sammy joined. And they were even better after he joined the fold. Incredible artistry. Incredible music. The King left us with so much magic. I still ache over his passing. But the gifts he left us! So cool seeing Sam and Mike together, doing their thing! Love these guys!

[@johnwattdotca]

I didn't know David Lee Roth had a bathing suit poster out.

[@SJUCityBoy]

Great comment, brother. Totally second the motion. Each singer brought something unique and special to both eras. Period.

[@jimmyz2098]

@@SJUCityBoy Exactly. I hate it when guys get into arguing over Roth or Hagar. They were awesome. Best ever. It broke. They fixed it. And it was equally awesome. Period. End of story! Love your reply comment, Brother !

[@slimsantilli4476]

The music of my Teens and 20s

[@thomassanio8745]

Legendary band with BOTH David Lee Roth and Sammy! How many bands have had this kind of success with two very different front men? Good seeing these two together😁👍

[@T4Tracy2]

Sammy is like a kid on Christmas 😂 had to wait for Mike😂 these 2 are attached at the hip! 😂 .Just love Sammy since, before VanHalen and with VanHalen! Sammy made VanHalen better!

[@jimmyz2098]

Agree 100 % on all accounts. Well stated!

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

Attached at the hip like the balance cover

[@SammyHagarRocker]

Thanks for being a great fan ❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@juliewessels4045]

Sammy blows!

[@BeMe91]

They were both great but it's a issue of taste. Different times. I prefer DLR.

[@shawnkilmer3079]

Out of all the times I have lost a small collection of my albums. You seem to feel that kid again after you get a new record. Michael Anthony and Sammy Hagar: You Rock!!!

[@peppermintspacecapsule9898]

Come on over to the UK and play some of those tracks, fellas! We wanna ROCK to! 🇬🇧🤘🎸🇬🇧🤘🎸🇬🇧🤘🎸

[@mrhoffame]

EVERY TIME I see these two side by side I can only hear the chorus of Best Of Both Worlds in my head LOL!! SAMMY!!!!! WE NEED MORE OF YOUR SOLO STUFF REISSED ON VINYL!!!! STARTING WITH 13!!!! PLEASE!!!!!! \M/

[@titmusspaultpaul5]

Got his solo album from '85 or '86 (had no name in Australia) and I read that Eddie played bass. Love that album and it had a couple of great singles on it. I need a re master of that for sure.

[@rhen1215]

10 13? Also most of his old stuff is cheap on vinyl

[@artvandelay2873]

I got my vinyl box set today and love it! I've been wanting For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge on vinyl forever. Thank you so much for making this box set happen!

[@grooveag25]

Take a close listen to “For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge”…the right channel is blown out. It’s particularly bad on side 2 (last three tracks, and glaringly awful on ‘316’). Bad stamper. All copies are affected…widely reported issue on KZbin, IG, Discogs, etc. Warner/Rhino needs to make it right. Make sure to listen critically, with headphones if possible, not casually while multitasking. I’ve reported this issue far and wide…Rhino shut me down/deleted my comments on IG along with others who replied to my comments who experienced the exact issues. It’s really unfortunate, especially for those of us who were anxiously awaiting “For Unlawful…” on vinyl. Others are now reporting issues with other albums in the box set. Where’s the quality control?

[@mortis5150]

Still waiting on mine!

[@neverleftthe80s29]

Got mine Sammy and MIke. Thanks for all the great music guys. Cheers from Australia.

[@Freemusicman100]

So awesome!! Thanks Sammy and Mike!!

[@tayloriginals999]

Ah, reminiscing about rolling joints on a gatefold of an album! Those WERE the days!

[@5150show]

5150 percent awesome

[@astrojoe88]

Gotta go back and see if they fixed the EQ for more bottom end on OU812. Time to relisten to it and relive it all!

[@SJUCityBoy]

Van Halen, my favorite band for over 40 plus years. Ironically, Sammy and Mike have always been the two band members to truly appreciate and respect not only the band but the fans as well. Case in point, the only band members to show up for the RRHF induction. And here they are again showing appreciation. Love and miss Edward very much.

[@jeffreysmith4965]

I just got my CD box set. It's awesome. OU812 never sounded better. Sammy and Mikey, you two rock just only big time in every way.

[@ronnywilson2112]

Excellent news, I am very happy to see that the label finally listened to the fans, and remastered and arranged these wonderful albums in these beautiful reissues using today's technology in 2023.

[@Gitbizy]

They are not remastered. Zero effort was put into properly remixing them.

[@ronnywilson2112]

@@Gitbizy Oh okay, so they're just another well-packaged reissues... I thought they remastered part 2 of the discography like the 2001 CD versions.

[@Gitbizy]

@@ronnywilson2112 it’s unfortunate- was really looking forward to a true remastering, but this isn’t it. Maybe they went from the original master tapes but they didn’t fix the recording issues. Listen to black and blue from both the original album and this one. Both have no bass, which means they didn’t fix the recordings…

[@Nahash5150]

The first time I heard When It's Love, I felt like my whole being caught on fire. Too young to really understand, it still sounded like it was from another world. To this day that song rings truth. I found her. And we will always be together. Thank you VH!

[@JonnyMainframe]

Just ordered both the Vinyl and CD sets. The Vinyl will be a nice addition to the LIVE Vinyl box set I bought a few months back! Time to get a turntable I guess.

[@scottlindsay841]

Boy , these guys have been best friends for a long time. Love how just like normal dudes that jam . Happy Birthday Sammy . We share the same b-day

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

I love that they at least chill together for something like this! Life’s too short to stay mad. ❤ badd ass 🤘🏼Imagine if they suddenly surprised us and Alex walked into the video to join them! I would officially cry lmao!

[@Blimpus]

Too funny,, Sammy described the act exactly how we used to do it! Rock on brothers this is Killer

[@jesuspena3548]

Are these remastered?

[@pb12661]

for a serious VH fan, 120 bucks isn't too bad of a deal.

[@i35photo]

Not at all! $24 a record... very good price for 1 vinyl record

[@kenmandelin7812]

Two of the most humble rockers out there!!

[@mattmorganRnR]

That’s beautiful guys! The absolute best 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@brownsfan7753]

All I can say is,It’s about time!!!

[@jasondownsnet]

It’s so great Sammy and Mike are still close friends.

[@dwaynevincent9106]

5150 is my favorite Van Halen album. Live Without A Net (Live concert recordings) was my go to concert VHS tape in the 80's. The vocals are excellent and having an extra guitar player made the band better. Congrats on the Collection.

[@ianstuart5660]

Having an extra guitar player did make it better. Just like when Paul Raymond joined UFO!

[@willsz1114]

What a pair. God bless you two.

[@ThatMichaelTGuy]

I can attest to Sammy's description of cleaning weed with a double album cover as being absolutely true circa 1970s. Sammy & Mike we love ya!

[@flashy5150]

I always loved “Good Enough”, that song is the best Sammy era song.

[@jeremydiamond8824]

F$&KING AWESOME !! 👍🏻😎🇺🇸🦅😇🙏🏻✌🏻

[@scottdavidson226]

Love it! I do miss the old days. Dropping an album on the turntable was a whole event. Clean the album and needle, make sure everything was good to go and look through the artwork and lyrics that were on the cover and sleeve. I am an old timer and musician, but I do the digital thing most of the time. Feels like I don't "listen" like I used to.

[@p4cbassman]

VanHalen was my first rock concert so I will always remember Sammy, Alex, Eddie, and Michael. It quickly took me to another level in my life. Thanks Sammy for haunting my head for decades!

[@shanesmith2808]

I wish i could afford to but these vinyls man I have them all on cassette still, but due to the economy groceries first

[@graemeknowles1431]

I brought the CD version. Sounds fantastic. OU812 Sounds like a whole new Van Halen album....

[@johnparsons6750]

That was the first thing that came to mind when I saw this, did they fix OU812. Loved it but always sounded like the bass was cut out.

[@batlevi2247]

I want this for Christmas! Big fan of the “Van Hagar” era

[@richardsappington1658]

Still remember that night Sammy talked about going the the Cadillac Club in Fresno for Live:Right Here, Right Now!!!!

[@brandonhawthorne1456]

Got mine! Awesome birthday present from my awesome wife! You and Mike are the dynamic duo!

[@scottwade820]

I don't have a record player but I bought the vinyl anyway. I got everything.

[@lacrossed55]

Sammy and Michael always make me smile. Been a lot of 'em.

[@CMustaine-ky5hv]

I love how Sammy just throws the vinyl in the box as where we would gently set it down

[@sithlord7530]

They don't make music this good anymore!

[@arthurklose2300]

Can't wait to get it!

[@SammyHagarRocker]

@arthurklose Thanks for being a great fan 🌹🌹❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@lhvent]

You guys are the heart and soul of some of the greatest Van Halen music of all time.

[@yzzo4people]

We've been waiting for this on vinyl for a long time- originals LP are ridiculously expensive This is great the music is unrealistically magnificent Sam and Mike - You are our heroes, thank You for You were part of the great VAN NALEN we are always with you

[@ELPCOTILLION-SD1970]

LOVE The Christmas Morning Reference...

[@ddellwo]

Now if we could only jump in a time machine and go back to the 80’s and all be young again together……..!!!!!!!

[@box510motorcycles3]

Got my set on cd! Awesome!!!

[@SteveTRYK]

Love these guys - and couldn't Alex sit down with them here for three whole minutes, even just to honor his brother?

[@mooogg]

That would be AWESOME!!! It could happen. I say to all VAN HALEN fans, let's send Good thoughts and positive energy to ALEX SAMMY MIKE and make it happen!!

[@archieferrari]

I remember fixing Michael Anthony's dryer when he lived in Glendora. He is great guy and being a musician myself we shared great conversations. Michael "You Rock" ! 😉 thanks for the picture I still have it on my wall.

[@arturoalmazan5262]

I wish I was a vinyl collector. they look awesome. its great seeing mike and sammy.

[@diequietschbeus8181]

Interesting that the two guys of this band who have been treated worst seem to be the nicest people today.

[@AlbertEhlers]

Happy Birthday Sammy love ya both

[@zaz4667]

AWESOME! WE LOVE YOU SAMMY & MIKE!

[@RKCMUZIK1111]

two legends love these cool dudes thank u both for making great music ! VH !

[@Hbarcar]

I met them back at live without a net. Those two are the most down to Earth celebs I've ever met. Mr. Hagar has got to be one of the kindest people on the planet. Van Halen left him at hotel and went rehersal because he was one minute late 😆 He was like my band left me. I can totally see why Sammy and Michael will always be tight. Does anyone know the current publicist for Sammy I have something special that I need to get in touch with his publicist. Sammy has to touch this massive project. I just know it.

[@tobysemain]

Love these guys! Mike and Sammy are just good humans (being).

[@Lemopalm]

Listening now. Never sounded better

[@CharlesBronson1977]

Yes they did. When DLR was with them.

[@markbakovic6572]

Just like 2 little boys opening some gifts 3:14 at a Birthday party. Congratulations guys for all you done God 🙏 Bless ❤🎉😅😊

[@LordVikingLive]

My favorite version of Van Halen. And the party just started!

[@mattgraham2835]

its so nice to see the red rocker Sammy Hagar with Micheal Anthony of Van Halen other than music videos and where's Alex and since eddie passed on simply beautiful album covers

[@mht525]

Sammy and Michael to Soulbrothers . Double albums, good one, Sammy ✌️🤘🇦🇺

[@troughle]

I waited a long time to get these on LP. They sound amazing, finally!!!!!!!!! Christmas came early!

[@SammyHagarRocker]

Thanks for being a great fan ❤️❤️🎸🎸

[@deadstoned]

Oh, yeah! I want it! Thank you. You both are so cool!

[@peacepipenetwork]

rollin numbers. bringin back the old days. nice.

[@Gillespie5150]

I would love to party with these two guys. I love these guys.

[@67Pepper]

2:14 Sammy going full on Zig Zag man, hilarious. 🤣

[@lloyddoubleday2534]

Going to pick mine up today!

[@demonicsweaters]

Listening now on Amazon, sounds great. I can hear Michael Anthony's bass much better on the OU812 stuff, and Eddie's guitar is so clear and nice wide stereo imaging.

[@TheBoneLoaf]

Fantastic 👏👏👏👏

[@Jim-zf2lj]

Congratulations guys. Well done.

[@stevewaldman371]

2 extremely cool and talented dudes!

[@richarde3378]

Awesome!

[@satchvanjohnson41]

"Reach for the silver rings, reach for the sky" 00:51 love the "Dreams" reference ha ha.

[@robertgroover3316]

I still have my original pressings.

[@jeffbamberger7396]

I love Sammy working in lyrics for Dreams as he's opening the box!

[@thediehardarkansasrazorbak7288]

Sammy looks great for 76!!!!

[@luisfclima]

Amazing my friends.❤

[@markbirchette8740]

Gotta get it!💯 Cause I always Roll when I Rock!

[@SammyHagarRocker]

Thanks for being a great fan ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@SammyHagarRocker]

How long have you been a fan ?

[@markbirchette8740]

@@SammyHagarRocker Since Montrose Sammy

[@SammyHagarRocker]

Thanks for your love and support ❤️❤️❤️🎸🎸🎸

[@SammyHagarRocker]

Have you ever had the chance to see me one on one before or in a concert ?

[@mben-david2064]

I don't do vinyl, for the same reasons I gave it up in 1985. I just got my CD set yesterday and I'm diggin' it. The remastering is terrific and the rarities disc is a revelation.

[@shanecopner7827]

Those 2 guys❤❤

[@brianbailey6230]

Totally cool, and Sammy and Mike are both cool. 2 of my fave musicians, and I love the box set. Been waiting for the Sammy era to get remastered. I’m definitely going to buy it. 😎🎵🎶💯

[@gokhanersan8561]

There is so much more musical detail in the remastered CDs-especially when heard through a high end CD player. To hear the vinyl versions…I’ll have to buy a turntable!

[@Gitbizy]

They are not remixed or remastered. The tracks that were mixed poorly are still bad. Listen to black and blue on this set and it has zero bass. Go listen to the original- same thing.

[@gokhanersan8561]

@@Gitbizy On a detail-revealing CD player, NAD568C, I can hear enormous difference in guitar detail on 5150…that comes at the expense of headroom. I can hear some bass on OU812 that was missing on my original CD. They should’ve remixed some of the poorly mixed tracks like Mine All Mine, AFU, Source of Infection.

[@Gitbizy]

@@gokhanersan8561 fair assessment- but the entire tracks needed remixing as EVH always mixed his guitar in the forefront. The exception was Balance which was engineered not by EVH and sounds absolutely killer. I was hoping for a clean remix of the instruments to be more clean like Balance. Since it didn’t happen on this set I doubt it will happen again in the next 25 years. Just disappointed.

[@gokhanersan8561]

@@Gitbizy I share your feelings. I will try to alleviate some of that congestion in audacity…see if I can improve the dynamics a bit.

[@stevechesney2498]

Got my copy this past weekend. Great set! 👍🏻

[@williamchandlee7790]

I've been waiting for this for a long time is this is a beautiful thing and she especially seeing Sammy and Michael Anthony sitting together and hanging out these albums are coming out being re-released it's just something special something really special thank you

[@matthewf1979]

Not too shabby for an old Fontana boy!

[@jeffreyg607]

Love you guys! Anxiously awaiting an LA area booking (perhaps a date at The Greek Theatre next Summer :)

[@Pauls-World]

Hey y’all. The class of VH right there.

[@herbcanter2114]

It was never Van Halen with Sammy . Never forget that .

[@MauricioRomero-cz8bp]

The best VH ever, with Sammy and Mike, God bless this lineup!!!! 😊😊❤❤