Van Halen/Gene Simmons Demos 1976 Up Grade

Contains an improved version of the so-called “GENE SIMMONS DEMOS 1976,” which was produced with the help of Kiss’ Gene Simmons a year before Van Halen’s major debut. The sound quality is excellent, but the sound image, which had a slightly lumpy impression, has been upgraded with clearer and easier-to-listen sound. It is recorded with a clean sound image with excellent high-frequency omission, and the content is suitable for the definitive edition of the same sound source. Compared to the previous releases, the difference in sound quality is obvious, and I think that all fans will be greatly surprised by the sound of “GENE SIMMONS DEMOS”, which is full of bright shine and will be encountered for the first time. The contents of this disc, which can be said to be Van Halen’s Decca Tapes, has no sound deterioration at all, and is a piece that fans of all levels can enjoy (of course, it is a perfect stereo soundboard recording).The recording itself was made in 1976. The recording took place in May at Village Recorder Studio in Los Angeles, and mastering took place at Electric Ladyland in New York. Van Halen was performing at the Starwood Club at the time, and Gene Simmons of Kiss saw them perform and liked them and readily agreed to help them make a demo tape. And this “GENE SIMMONS DEMOS” was completed. There are two guitars on the left and right, the guitar solo is placed in the center, and the chorus is solid, making this a very complete collection of demo takes. The recording time is 33 minutes, which is exactly the equivalent of one album. Although you can listen to songs included in later albums and riffs used in fragments, it is characterized by many unreleased songs. “Woman In Love” is a song with the same name as the song on the second album. This demo did not lead to his professional debut, and he signed a contract with Warner in November 1977, more than a year later, but in terms of content, sound quality, and value, it is one of the best among Van Halen’s early recordings. It is a first-class title, and like the main live album “PASADENA ON FIRE”, it is definitely a must-listen and must-have for all fans. Originally recorded at Village Recorder Studio, Los Angeles, CA. USA May 1976 STEREO SBD(UPGRADE) 1. On Fire 2. Woman In Love 3. House Of Pain 4. Runnin’ With The Devil 5. She’s The Woman 6. Let’s Get Rockin’ 7. Big Trouble 8. Somebody Get Me A Doctor 9. Babe, Don’t Leave Me Alone 10. Put Out The Lights